Tag: tips for parents
Being a nanny is a rewarding but demanding job. The responsibility of caring for someone else’s children comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes, it can lead to burnout.
In this article, we’ll explore the signs of nanny burnout and provide some practical solutions for nannies to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Parents – if you are currently working with a nanny, please share this article with them.
Should you drug test your nanny? It’s a question that comes up often, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tightrope walk.
On one hand, some families argue that drug testing is a must to keep their children safe. On the flip side, others say it pokes into territory that doesn’t belong to them and infringes on a nanny or sitter’s privacy.
In this article, we’ll walk through the different sides of this debate, and then share the advice our team gives families in our community. We hope you find it useful!
Hi everyone! It’s Nea with Nanny Parent Connection back with this week’s video.
The start of the new year means many families will be looking for a nanny in the coming months. For some families, this will be the first nanny they have ever hired.
One of the first questions that parents need to address is:
“If we have a nanny working in our home, what types of insurance do we need?”
This can be a confusing “rabbit hole” as there is a plethora of conflicting information available on the internet. Not to worry as we have done the work for you!
Let’s dive into what insurance policies you should have in place.
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Hi everyone. It’s Nea with Nanny Parent Connection back to discuss a touchy subject.
Child care is often seen as a fun and rewarding job, but every now and then, situations can arise that test your ability to handle the unexpected.
One such scenario is when parents return home drunk, posing a challenge for sitters and nannies to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in their care.
In this video, we’ll explore the steps a child care provider can take when faced with this uncomfortable situation.
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We always encourage parents to consider what their child care philosophy or style is when thinking through 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? Below, we walk through the top four most popular child care philosophies. We hope you find this useful!
A strong letter of recommendation can make all the difference when a nanny is searching for their next family or when parents are vouching for a childcare provider they trust. In this article, we walk you through what letters of recommendation are, why they matter, how to ask for one, and how to write one.
Specifically, we cover:
What is a letter of recommendation?
Why are they important?
How to ask for a letter of recommendation?
How to write a letter of recommendation?
The holidays are in full swing, and if you are like many parents, you might be wondering what type of holiday gift to give to your nanny or sitter.
To help, we put together a holiday gift-giving guide so you can find that perfect way to say thank you to your sitter or nanny.
A family recently reached out to us with a question we wanted to share, because it comes up more often than you might expect when a nanny position comes to an end.
“Do we really owe our nanny $15,600 for unemployment?”
It is a tricky topic, and the answer often depends on where you live. Below, we walk through when a nanny may or may not be eligible for unemployment benefits, and what you should do if you receive a claim.
Hi everyone. Laura from Nanny Parent Connection here.
Many parents are confused (or just don’t know) about the nanny industry standard for paid holidays. Should you expect to pay your nanny for federal holidays? Which federal holidays should your nanny be paid for? How does this affect overtime?
I’ve got you covered 🙂 Check out my latest video where we discuss everything you need to know about paid holidays.
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A common question parents ask us is: “Can I ask my nanny to help with the dishes?”. While it’s not a simple “yes” or “no” question, there are some job duties that are considered standard for a nanny position.
But there are other duties that can move the role more towards a family assistant position. When this happens, the nanny/family assistant will typically ask for a higher hourly rate to account for the additional job duties.
Let’s discuss standard nanny job duties and how to handle dishwashing duties!
