Washington State Minimum Wage Increasing

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 by Admin Team

Hi everyone. Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with an important video!

If you live in Washington state, the minimum wage is increasing on January 1, 2024.

Working with a nanny? Make sure to watch this video to ensure that you are paying your nanny minimum wage. This is especially important for families working within a nanny share.

Don’t live in Washington state but want to see if the minimum wage is increasing in your state? Often, changes to minimum wage laws take effect on January 1st. It’s simple! Head on over to Google and search for “(your state) minimum wage” to check.

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How To Use ChatGPT To Create Custom Stories For Your Kids

Posted on November 2, 2023June 23, 2026 by Admin Team

As the days grow shorter and you start thinking about indoor activities for the kids in your care, here is a fun, free idea worth trying. In this article, we’ll show you how to use ChatGPT to create amazing, customized stories about your children (or nanny kids).

Kids love seeing themselves as the heroes of their own story, and there is no limit to the tales ChatGPT can create. Does your child like the Berenstain Bears and superheroes? Build a story where the Berenstain Bears are superheroes with their own specific powers and your child joins them!

It only takes a few moments to set up. Here’s how it works.

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What Nannies Can Learn From The Barbie Movie

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Admin Team

The Barbie Movie is everywhere right now and has some great messaging about self worth as well as the world we live in. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out. It’s fantastic!

Working as a nanny can feel a bit isolating at times. You aren’t interacting with coworkers or peers on a regular basis and you may spend hours every day with a little person that can’t communicate with you yet.

Check out my latest video where I discuss four lessons that nannies can learn from the Barbie Movie. I hope you find this video fun and useful!

Remember, you are “kenough” 🙂

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My Family Wants Me To Remain Available But They Are Cutting My Hours | Q&A

Posted on October 17, 2023June 23, 2026 by Admin Team

One question we hear regularly from nannies can be a bit of a complicated topic:

“I absolutely love working with my nanny family and I want to continue working with them. However, as we are transitioning to the school year, they are cutting my hours by wanting me to commit solely to them and remain available to work additional hours. How can I go about navigating this with them while keeping my income requirements in mind?”

Let’s dig into it below.

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I Don’t Have Any Nanny Experience. Can I Work As A Nanny?

Posted on October 9, 2023June 29, 2026 by Admin Team

At Nanny Parent Connection, we hear from nannies and parents all the time, and we love sharing the answers to common questions so they can help our whole community.

One question we hear weekly is:

“I am interested in working as a nanny but don’t have any actual “nanny experience”. Is there any way around this?”

Below, we walk through this topic and share practical tips we hope you find useful.

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Nannies: Do You Have A Care Philosophy?

Posted on October 5, 2023June 29, 2026 by Admin Team

What is a nanny care philosophy? That is a great question we hear often from both parents and nannies.

A nanny care philosophy is going to tell the story of how a nanny approaches nanny care and what that care style means to the nanny.

Below, we cover the importance of nanny care philosophies, how to create your own, and what to do once you have determined a philosophy to use.

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Don’t Get Stuck Without A Nanny Sick Policy! 😣

Posted on September 27, 2023June 23, 2026 by Admin Team

One of the most common reasons that nannies and families reach out to us is because of problems with their sick policy….or lack of a sick policy!

Why is a sick policy important when you are working with a nanny?

Below, we discuss the importance of a sick policy and how to ensure yours will not turn into a source of stress and frustration between your family and nanny.

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What I Look For In A Nanny: Interview with Laura

Posted on September 22, 2023September 23, 2023 by Admin Team

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

Finding the right nanny for your family is SO important! Nobody wants to settle for a nanny that they are any less than thrilled about.

It’s not always easy to find that perfect fit but there are some things you can do to increase the likelihood of finding a fantastic nanny.

In this week’s video, check out the tips and tricks that I personally use when looking for a nanny. I hope you find it useful and enjoy!

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Ten Reasons You CAN’T Find A Nanny (And What To Do About It)!

Posted on September 14, 2023June 23, 2026 by Admin Team

Are you struggling to find the right nanny for your family? If your search is taking longer than expected, you’re not alone, and there are usually a few common reasons why.

Below, we walk through the top ten reasons families can’t find a nanny and the steps you can take to turbocharge your search.

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