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Top Seven Issues Nannies Care About Most – Episode #1: Fair Pay

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Welcome to our series on the 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. In this series, we dive into the mindset of a nanny to explore what matters most.

We’ll start with the topic of fair pay. This is a hot topic for nannies and differs depending on variables such as location, experience level, job duties, and many others.

P.S. If you haven’t checked out the results of our 2023 Nanny Pay Survey yet, click here.

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My Nanny Just Quit! What Do I Do Now? 😣

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Did your nanny just quit? Or did you have to let them go?

First things first, don’t panic!

Below, we cover what you should do immediately after your nanny quits or if you have to let them go.

Pro Tip: Hand your nanny their last paycheck when they drop off your house key. Don’t withhold the final payment no matter how the relationship ended!

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Should I Post This Picture To Social Media? My Top Nanny Privacy Tips!

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Working with a nanny means that your normal private space (i.e. your home) is being shared with someone from outside your own family. Your nanny might have access to information about your family that others don’t and that the family might not want shared.

Parents – what policies should you put into place to honor your family’s privacy? Nannies – what can you do to ensure the family you work with is comfortable sharing their private space with you?

Below, we cover our top privacy tips that both nannies and families should keep in mind when working together.

Here’s what we’ll discuss: 

– Photo Policy

– Social Media Policy

– General Privacy

– Non-Disclosure Agreement

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Nannies! Advocate For Yourself

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Our team receives dozens of calls and emails each week from nannies. Many of these are requests for advice on how to discuss compensation related issues with their nanny family. Some of the most popular questions we receive are:

– How do I ask for a raise or an annual review?

– How do I talk to the parents about putting a nanny contract into effect?

– Should I be reimbursed for mileage when using my own car to transport my nanny kids?

– What is the best way to discuss job duty creep?

If you have ever found yourself asking these same questions, you are not alone. Below, we walk through the eight most common advice requests we hear from nannies, along with our thoughts on how to advocate for yourself with confidence.

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Is Your Nanny Quiet Quitting?

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Quiet quitting is something we’re hearing a lot about lately, and you may be too. It’s 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?

Below, we cover what to do if you think your nanny is quiet quitting, how to talk it through with your nanny, and what you can do to prevent it. We also share the steps to take if your nanny decides to quit.

Here’s what we’ll cover: 

– 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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The Annual Review (My Top Seven Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.14

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Parents – are you sitting down with your nanny on an annual or quarterly basis to compare notes on how the relationship is going?

If not, make sure that you do! One of the keys to a strong, long-lasting relationship with your nanny is communication – what’s working, what’s not working, and what does the future look like for both your family AND your nanny.

Annual reviews are an important part of working with a nanny, and approaching them thoughtfully helps both you and your nanny feel clear and positive about the relationship. Below, we walk you through why annual reviews matter and how best to approach them.

Don’t forget to pay your nanny for the time it takes to conduct the annual review!

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The First Week: 10 Conversations You Need To Have – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.12

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Hiring a nanny is exciting, but the first week sets the tone for everything that follows. There are ten conversations we recommend you have with your newly hired nanny during that first week with your family.

Why have these conversations the first week? Because, if these topics aren’t covered early in the working relationship, they can get weird and awkward.

A good example is “saliva sharing”….are you okay with your nanny sharing a spoon or fork with your child? Or kissing your child? Most parents are not and it can feel a bit awkward to bring it up. That’s why you should discuss it before it gets weird!

Below, we walk you through ten important conversations to have with your nanny during their first week of employment, so everyone starts on the same page.

These are the topics we recommend covering with your nanny during their first week on the job, such as:

  • Food in your home. What can the nanny eat or not eat?
  • Cell phone use. What’s okay and not okay?
  • Meal and rest breaks. How will your nanny handle taking breaks during the day?
  • Inclement weather policy. What happens if there is a snowstorm or flooding?

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Twelve Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.11

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Being a great nanny employer is one of the most important things you can do to build a strong, lasting relationship with your nanny. In this article, we share our 12 tips to be the best nanny employer, covering everything from pay and guaranteed hours to communication, reimbursements, and showing appreciation.

Whether you’re brand new to employing a nanny or you’ve worked with one for years, these practical tips will help you create a positive working partnership where your nanny feels valued and your family runs smoothly.

Striving to be a great nanny employer goes a long way toward a healthy nanny-family working relationship. Below, we cover our top tips to help your nanny enjoy coming to work every day and to support a smooth working partnership. A few of the highlights include:

– Stay away from “banking” hours but do “guarantee” hours

– Make sure you pay your nanny on time

– Don’t be late to relieve your nanny at the end of the day

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Everything You Need To Know About Nanny Contracts – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.9

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A clear nanny contract is one of the most important tools for setting up a successful working relationship. In this guide, we walk you through everything you need to know about nanny contracts, including the pros and cons of having one in place and the key topics you’ll want to make sure your contract covers (such as sick policy, vaccinations, and compensation).

Pro tip: If you are not located in Washington state and need a contract, feel free to download ours and modify for your local and state laws!

Want to check out the contracts we offer? Click here. We also offer a contract specifically for nanny shares. Find that by clicking here.

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Should Your Nanny Get Rest Breaks?

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Rest breaks are one of the most overlooked parts of a nanny’s day. Because nannying doesn’t come with the built-in pauses most jobs have, it’s easy for families to forget that their nanny needs real time to sit down, eat, and recharge. In this article, we walk through why rest breaks matter, what they can look like, and how to set clear expectations so your nanny feels supported.

We encourage parents to keep clear communication with their nanny about their daily workload so that there’s time built in for breaks and meals. Having a specific conversation about rest breaks helps create an atmosphere where your nanny feels comfortable and welcome to take a breather and rest for a bit.

For a closer look at the legal side of rest breaks, you can also read the post by Nanny Cara, linked here.

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