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Review: What’s The Best Mileage Tracker App for Nannies?

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Hi everyone, Casey from Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video. We hope you are enjoying the final days of summer!

If you’re a nanny driving the kids to events and activities, keeping an accurate record of the miles you drive is crucial to make sure you are accurately reimbursed. What is the easiest and fastest way to track your miles?

Some nannies prefer to use a small notepad they keep in their car or a running tally on a notes application they have on their phone. Many nannies use one of the many mileage tracking apps that exist for both Apple and Android devices.

But with so many apps out there, which one should you choose?

Today, we’ll be reviewing the top 10 mileage tracker apps and breaking down the pros and cons of each to help you find the best fit for your needs. Let’s dive in!

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Safety First: A Nanny’s Guide to Ensuring a Safe Ride for Kids

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura with Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video which focuses on how nannies can ensure their vehicles are safe and ready to go when transporting their nanny kids.

Nannies – don’t miss this video! And if you are a parent working with a nanny, considering sending this video over to them to check out.

As a nanny, one of the responsibilities that often comes with the territory is transporting children.

Whether it’s school drop-offs, play-dates, or various activities, ensuring the safety of the little passengers in your care is paramount.

Let’s explore 10 essential steps to help nannies ensure their cars are safe and ready for the important task of transporting children.

We hope you find this video helpful! 

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My Nanny Was In A Car Accident! | How To Handle

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Today we’re tackling a subject that everyone hopes they never have to deal with…

Car accidents!

We recently came across an article where a nanny was involved in a car accident on her way to work. Upon letting her nanny parents know, the parents didn’t even think to ask if she was okay and later, took to social media to complain about their “dramatic” nanny.

What? Yikes!

That’s not the way a car accident should be handled.

Below, we walk through what the nanny and the family should do if the nanny is ever involved in a car accident. We hope you find it useful!

PRO TIP: Ensuring that your nanny has a signed medical release form for your children is important so that they can receive immediate medical care if needed.

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Do You Need To Add Your Nanny To Your Car Insurance?

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It’s very common for a nanny to transport your kids to and from school as well as to activities like the park, movies, or sports practice.

If driving is one of your nanny’s job duties, it’s important to make sure your kids—and your nanny—are safe and properly covered. One question that comes up a lot is: do you need to add your nanny to your car insurance?

Below, we walk through our top tips, including:

– Important tips to consider if your nanny is driving their own car

– Things to consider when the nanny is driving a family’s car

– The nanny’s responsibilities when driving children

– How to reimburse for mileage

– Worker’s Compensation Insurance

– Vehicle inspections and much more!

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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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Video Blog: Six Tips For When Your Nanny Is Driving The Kids 🚗

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Many parents have questions about whether or not their nanny should drive their kids and what steps to take to ensure everyone is safe.

Between trips to school, playdates, or activities, your nanny is probably driving your kids around quite a bit. Whether the nanny is using your vehicle or their own, there are six important tips to think through before they get in the driver’s seat and begin transporting your children.

In this article, we cover:

  • how to make sure the vehicle your nanny will be driving is mechanically safe
  • how to handle changing your insurance policy
  • the importance of a “test drive”
  • reimbursing for miles driven

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