Tag: tips for parents

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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Hiring a New Nanny? Don’t Skip the Working Interview!

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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.

In this guide, we walk through all aspects of working interviews, including:

– How to prepare for the working interview

– What to look for during the interview

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

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Overnight Child Care: Flat Fee or Hourly Rate?

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

One of the most common questions families ask is how to pay for overnight or vacation child care. Do you pay a flat fee or per hour? Or both?

We’ve got you covered. Below, we walk through everything you need to know about overnight and vacation child care, including:

– What is the best way to pay your 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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Save Money On Childcare: My Top Tips to Beat Inflation

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

But what is inflation, and how is it affecting the nanny world? Below, we break down how inflation is impacting both parents and nannies, plus some great tips on how you can save money on childcare during this time of increasing costs.

In this article, we cover:

– What is inflation?

– What causes inflation?

– Some trends we’re 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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Things Nannies Don’t Say Out LOUD!

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There’s a popular corner of the internet dedicated to the secret thoughts of nannies, and it’s worth a look. While these “things nannies don’t say out loud” are meant to be funny, many of them point to real lessons for the families they work with.

A few examples: why it’s best not to answer the door for your nanny in your bathrobe (it can make the nanny feel uncomfortable), and why you should make sure the iPad or tablet your child uses isn’t synced to your phone (your nanny doesn’t want to see your private text messages).

Below, we walk through some of our favorites, along with our reactions and the takeaways for parents and nannies alike.

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