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What Insurance Do I Need To Have A Nanny Work In My Home?

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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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Help! I Think The Parents Might Be Drunk!!!

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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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Nannies: Interview Confidently with These Tips!

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For many nannies, interviews with families can feel nerve-wracking. What if you say the wrong thing? Will the family see you for who you really are? How can you be fully prepared?

The truth is that calming those interview “nerves” comes down to being confident in your abilities and walking in prepared. Below, we share our top tips to help you confidently interview with families every time.

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Let’s Discuss: Top Four Child Care Philosophies

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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!

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How To Ask For A Letter of Recommendation (And How To Write One)!

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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?

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Holiday Gift Guide for Sitters and Nannies

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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.

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Do We Really Owe Our Nanny $15,600 For Unemployment? | Q&A

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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.

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Should I Offer My Nanny Paid Holidays?

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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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Can I Ask My Nanny To Do The Dishes?

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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!

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How To Offer More Services As A Nanny (And Earn More!)

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Nannying can be a fantastic field to get into, as nannies are in high demand in urban areas and there is a high degree of flexibility in the industry.

For many, working as a nanny is a launch point to do more for a family. There are many ways that you can expand upon an existing nanny role in order to make yourself a more valuable asset to the family that you are working with. Below, we share how to offer more services as a nanny.

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