Happy almost Halloween! It’s Laura back with my next video.

Most parents across the United States have never ran a background check on a nanny or sitter before. It’s hard to blame them! The process can feel daunting as there are so many different companies out there offering a variety of background check resources.

But when it comes to the safety of your children and family, confirming that your child care provider has a clear background is so critical.

In this two part series, “Guide to Background Checks”, I am going to walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and understand the results. I’ll cover everything you need to know to make the process of choosing and ordering a background check as stress-free as possible.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– What Is a Background Check?

– Different Types of Background Checks

– Why Is It Important to Run a Background Check?

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Are your kids struggling to connect with your new nanny? Our little humans have some big emotions and may be dealing with separation anxiety when your new nanny starts caring for them.

What can you do to help your kids AND nanny bond?

Check out my five tips for how to go from “my kids don’t like our nanny” to “when is our nanny going to come and play with us again”!

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Hi everyone! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with my next video. Today, I’d like to talk about something I am hearing a lot about (and you may be too)….it’s called quiet quitting.

Quiet quitting is REAL and happening across the United States currently – even in the nanny world.

Not sure what quiet quitting is? Concerned that your nanny might be “quiet quitting” on you? What should you do if you think your nanny is quiet quitting?

Check out my latest video where I discuss what you should do if you think your nanny is quiet quitting, how to discuss with your nanny and what you can do to prevent quiet quitting.

Make sure to watch to the end where I discuss what steps to take if your nanny quits.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– What is Quiet Quitting?

– Could Your Nanny Be Quiet Quitting On You?

– How Do You Tell If Your Nanny Might Be Quiet Quitting On You?

– How Can You Avoid The Risk Of Your Nanny Quiet Quitting On You?

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Hiring a new nanny? Don’t forget to conduct a working interview!

A working interview can give parents a better sense of the nanny’s work style and how they connect with your children before making a formal job offer. Remember to pay your nanny for the time they spend at your home during the interview.

Check out my latest video where I discuss all aspects of working interviews including:

– How to prepare for the working interview

– What to look for during the interview

– What to after the working interview if it goes well (or doesn’t go well)

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Each week, my team and I review dozens of nanny resumes. Most of these resumes are well put together but we constantly see the same nanny resume mistakes being made.

Check out my latest video, “Nanny Resume Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid” where I discuss the top common mistakes that we see on nanny resumes and how to fix them. Make sure to check out my pro tip at the end – it’s a game changer when applying for nanny jobs!

Some of the mistakes that I’m going to discuss in this video are: 

– Listing babysitting experience when it’s actually nanny experience

– Not listing special skill sets

– Not including child care experience on your resume

– Your resume is not up to date

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection.

Considering having a nanny watch your children overnight? Or going on vacation and want to take your nanny with you?

How much do you pay for overnight or vacation child care? Do you pay a flat fee or per hour? Or both?

I’ve got you covered! Check out my recent video where I discuss all things overnight/vacation child care related. I hope you find it useful!

In today’s video, I discuss:

– What Is the Best Way to Pay My Nanny for Overnight Care?

– Rules of Thumb You Will Want to Follow

– What Job Duties Are Okay to Ask of Your Nanny During Your Time Away?

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura back to talk about something that is impacting each of us on a daily basis….inflation.

It seems that anytime we turn on the news these days, we hear about rising inflation. Nearly everything is more expensive this year than it was last year. Inflation is driving up the cost of everything from food to gasoline prices to your morning coffee, and it’s even increasing the cost of working with a nanny.

But what is inflation? How is inflation affecting the nanny world?

Check out my latest video where I discuss how inflation is impacting both parents and nannies plus some great tips on how to save money on childcare during this time of increasing costs.

In today’s video, I discuss:

– What is inflation?

– What causes inflation?

– Some trends I am seeing in the nanny world as a result of inflation

– Several great tips on how you can save money on childcare

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection.

Happy September! The other night while struggling to fall asleep, I came across this hilarious website of the secret thoughts of nannies. I had to share some of my thoughts and reactions with you!

While all of these “things nannies don’t say out loud” are humorous, there are some important lessons to learn here such as why parents shouldn’t open the door for the nanny in their bathrobe (could make the nanny feel uncomfortable) or making sure that the Ipad or tablet your child has access to is not synced to your phone (your nanny doesn’t want to see your private text messages).

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What happens if your nanny is injured while caring for your children? Are they covered through your homeowner’s insurance policy? Or your umbrella policy? Are you on the hook for medical bills? How much do you have to pay?

Check out my latest video where I share a real world story about a nanny falling down the stairs and breaking her leg while at work. I cover who is responsible for paying the nanny’s medical bills, how to protect yourself in case this happens in your home plus:

– Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Coverage

– Umbrella Policy Coverage

– Workers Compensation Insurance Policy

– How to setup Workers Compensation Insurance

– How much does Workers Compensation Insurance cost?

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura back with my next video. Today, I am going to share the top skills, attributes, and traits families are REALLY looking for in a nanny.

Looking to separate yourself from other nannies that might be applying for the same job?

Check out my top tips on what parents are looking for in a nanny. I developed these tips from over 5,000 family interviews!

In today’s video, I discuss:

– Skills And Qualifications

– Most Requested Attributes or Characteristic Traits for Nannies

– Top On-The-Job Interactions

Pro Tip: You don’t have to have a “perfect” driving record. A speeding ticket or accident is normally not a deal breaker for parents.

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