Tag: how to become a nanny
Hi everyone, it’s Casey from Nanny Parent Connection, back with this week’s video!
Did you know that there are a wide variety of unique child care philosophies used across the United States including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Highscope, etc.?
Wait, what’s a childcare philosophy?
Today, let’s discuss what a child care philosophy is and why it’s important, take a look at four different popular philosophies and go over what our team recommends.
We hope you find this video helpful!
Hi everyone! It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection with an interesting topic we’ve been discussing with several members.
Today, let’s discuss the pros and cons of working as a provider in a daycare versus working as a nanny.
Whether you’re embarking on a career in childcare or contemplating a change, understanding the nuances of each role is essential in making the right decision for your career path.
Today, we’ll explore the pros and cons, differences in pay, responsibilities, and more to help you weigh your options effectively.
Parents – if you know of someone thinking about entering the childcare world, please share this video with them.
Let’s dive in and we hope you find this video helpful!
Hi! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with my next video.
When I was a nanny, interviews with families always made me nervous.
What if I made a mistake and said the wrong thing? Would the family see me for who I really am? What should I do to be fully prepared for the interview?
As I grew older, I realized that calming my interview “nerves” was about being confident in my abilities and being prepared.
Check out my latest video where I go over my top tips to confidently interview with families…every time. I hope you find it useful and enjoy!
Watch the video to learn more.
Hi everyone. Happy 2024! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video.
I always encourage parents to consider what their child care philosophy or style is when I am interviewing them about their nanny needs. Knowing your care philosophy is important because some of the best family and nanny relationships happen when everyone’s care styles are in alignment.
Not sure what your philosophy is? Check out my latest video where I discuss the top four most popular child care philosophies. I hope you find this useful!
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Hi everyone. Laura from Nanny Parent Connection here! Happy almost Thanksgiving!
Today’s video is about how to offer more services as a nanny. Nannying can be a fantastic field to get into as nannies are in high demand in urban areas and there is a high degree of flexibility in the industry.
For many, working as a nanny is a launch point to do more for a family. There are many ways that you can expand upon an existing nanny role in order to make yourself a more valuable asset to the family that you are working with.
Watch the video to learn more and I hope you find this useful!
What is a nanny care philosophy? That is a great question which I hear often from both parents and nannies.
A nanny care philosophy is going to tell the story of how a nanny approaches nanny care and what that care style means to the nanny.
Check out my latest video where I cover the importance of nanny care philosophies, how to create your own, and what to do once you have determined a philosophy to use.
I hope you find this video useful! Enjoy your week 🙂
Hi everyone! It’s Laura back with this week’s video.
Finding the right nanny for your family is SO important! Nobody wants to settle for a nanny that they are any less than thrilled about.
It’s not always easy to find that perfect fit but there are some things you can do to increase the likelihood of finding a fantastic nanny.
In this week’s video, check out the tips and tricks that I personally use when looking for a nanny. I hope you find it useful and enjoy!
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Hi everybody! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video.
Have you been actively looking for a nanny position but aren’t having any luck? Check out my latest video where I discuss the top ten reasons you can’t find a nanny job AND what to do about it!
I hope you find this video helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to comment on the video and I will get back to you.
To watch my video on how to write an amazing nanny resume, click here.
Hi everybody! It’s Laura back with Episode #5 in our “Top Seven Issues Nannies Care About Most” series.
The topic today focuses on benefits for nannies. Nannying is just like any other job. Nannies are professionals that expect to be treated as such. The vast majority of nannies across America are looking for benefits in addition to their hourly rate.
Not sure what benefits to offer? I’ve got you covered!
Watch to learn what benefits are considered to be nanny industry standards. Parents – if you have been looking for a nanny and are disappointed with the candidates you are finding, make sure you are advertising not only an hourly rate but what benefits you are offering as well!
In Episode #1, we discussed fair pay. Watch that by clicking here.
In Episode #2, the topic was job security. Find that by clicking here.
In Episode #3, I went over respect and recognition. Click here to watch that.
In Episode #4, I discussed clear communication. Watch here.
To check out the results of our 2023 Nanny Pay Rate Survey (which has some great information about benefits), click here.
Click the button below to launch Episode #5 and learn all about nanny benefits!
Happy Spring! It’s Laura back with my next video.
Today, I am launching a new series titled, “Top Seven Issues Nannies Care About Most”.
It’s critical that parents understand these issues as they can greatly impact your working relationship with your nanny and the quality of childcare your family receives. Over the next couple of weeks, follow along as we dive into the mindset of a nanny to discuss what matters most.
Let’s get started with Episode #1 where we will discuss the topic of fair pay. This is a hot topic currently for nannies and differs depending on variables such as location, experience level, job duties, and many other variables.
I hope you find this video useful and don’t forget to check back next week for the next episode!
P.S. If you haven’t checked out the results of our 2023 Nanny Pay Survey yet, click here.
