Welcome back everyone! It’s Casey with Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video. 

As pay rates for nannies in the Puget Sound region have continued to increase since the COVID pandemic, we started kicking around an interesting question.

Is Seattle now the most expensive market for nanny care in the United States?

In past years, cities like New York and San Francisco held the title for highest average nanny pay rates in the nation. But as our team and many of you have noticed, pay rates continue to march upwards in our region with no end in sight. 

Our team spent the last three weeks researching historical data and speaking with nannies and child care agencies across America about nanny pay rates in their areas. 

Watch the video to find out what we learned!

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura with Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video which is an important one!

One of the ways Nanny Parent Connection makes a difference in our community is by sharing valuable information and resources, including up-to-date child care compensation data. Thanks to the participation of hundreds of child care providers, parents, and agency representatives, we’re able to gather data and present our pay rate survey results every year.

Today, I’m thrilled to announce that the results of our 2024 Pay Survey are out! And in this video, we’ll be diving deep into the comparison between the 2023 and 2024 survey results, discussing trends and changes in the local child care world.

So, whether you’re a parent seeking insights into childcare expenses or a caregiver curious about industry trends, stick around as we dive into this year’s survey results!

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Hi everyone. Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video!

I recently had a family reach out with a question that I wanted to share with you focused on nanny unemployment benefits.

“Do we really owe our nanny $15,600 for unemployment?”

This can be a tricky topic based on where you live.

Watch the video to learn more and I hope you find this useful.

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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.

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura back with this week’s video.

Not sure how much to pay your nanny? Nanny pay rates used to be pretty static. But with COVID-19, inflation, high demand and a nationwide shortage of nannies, pay rates have dramatically increased across the United States over the past year.

Check out my latest video where I discuss how to determine an accurate nanny pay rate and don’t forget to check out our Pay Rate Worksheet!

You can use the worksheet to determine a pay rate range for your specific childcare situation no matter where you live in the United States. And it’s 100% FREE to use!

I hope you find this video useful and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any advice about your specific situation!

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Is the United States headed for a recession?

We’ve seen a big uptick in the number of nannies laid off over the last couple of weeks. Most are reporting that this is due to one of the parents they work with being laid off themselves.

Nannies, while you may not be able to avoid a lay off, there are steps you can take now to prepare in case you find yourself unemployed.

In today’s video, check out my six tips to recession-proof your nanny career.

Pro Tip: An emergency savings fund can make a huge difference if you are laid off and need to find a new position. Even saving $20/week can create a $1,000 emergency fund over the course of a year!

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Nannies – looking to make more money in 2023?

Check out my top tips for how to increase your take home pay by hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month!

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– Work in a Nanny Share

– Earn Certifications

– Work as a Doula

– Take Career Advancement Courses

– Focus on Gig Work

– Get the Word Out About the Services You Are Offering

– Verify Yourself

I hope this video helps you hit your financial goals for the year!

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Hi everyone! I hope that your holidays are off to a great start.

“Do I REALLY have to pay my nanny for that?”

I’m not kidding when I say that I have heard that phrase dozens of times in the last couple of weeks. The nanny market continues to be super competitive across the United States and inflation is pinching us all in the wallet.

This has forced parents to increase the pay rates and compensation packages that they are offering to their nanny in order to be competitive.

For first time parents or those families that haven’t employed a nanny recently, these increases in nanny compensation can come as a HUGE shock.

I surveyed our team recently and below are the top four nanny pay questions that we have heard from parents in the past month:

  • Do I really have to pay my nanny overtime pay, that gets really expensive?
  • Can I offer only half the guaranteed hours to my nanny while we are away on vacation for the holidays?
  • I don’t need my nanny for all of their guaranteed hours this week, can I pay them the same amount this week and next week, but just have them make up those hours that next week?
  • Do I have to reimburse for mileage when my nanny is using their car for driving on the job? She’s only taking our kids a few miles away to the park.

In today’s video, I break down several incorrect assumptions about nanny pay.

Check it out and I hope you find it useful!

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Hi everybody! Laura back with some more nanny related tips for you.

The cost of living has drastically increased over the past year. These rising costs are impacting the nanny world and I am beginning to see many nannies leave long-term positions for other opportunities offering a higher wage or additional benefits.

Have you found a great nanny? Make sure you are doing everything you can to keep them happy, cared for and valued as they work with your family! Check out my top ten tips for how to keep your nanny in the long term.

I can’t stress how important communication boundaries are for many nannies. Don’t text or call your nanny late at night!

Finally, make sure to check out my bonus tip at the end of the video.

Click the button below to watch the video and I hope you find a tip or two that you haven’t thought of yet!

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Are you a nanny, family assistant, or household manager? Not sure? Maybe you are a combination of all three!

Often, these titles are used interchangeably but there are some MAJOR differences in daily tasks, responsibilities, and compensation.

In this video, I will walk you through the differences between a nanny, family assistant, and household manager, how the compensation (pay) is different for each, and a discussion about the dreaded “job duty creep”.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– Nanny Job Duties

– Family Assistant Duties

– Household Manager Job Duties

–  How to Handle Job Duty Creep

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