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Nanny Binder: Keep Your Kids Safe!

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Hi everyone!

I’m back with my next video that focuses on nanny binders. Wait, what is a nanny binder?

A nanny binder is a collection of all important information that your nanny or sitter might need to ensure your kids are safe including topics such as:

– Food allergies

– Your emergency contact info and what to do if there is an emergency

– How to close and lock that sticky door or window

As well as other tidbits of information like your home’s wi-fi password, how to operate the heating/cooling system, and that little Johnny can’t get to sleep without his favorite blanket 🙂

Nanny binders are especially important (and helpful) if you have a new sitter watch your kids or routinely cycle through different care providers.

Pro Tip: Make sure that you leave the nanny binder on the kitchen counter, dining room table or another highly visible location. You don’t want your provider to be scrambling searching for the binder in case there is an emergency.

In today’s video, I focus on what a nanny binder is, why they are important and what to include. I hope you find it useful!

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10 Tips to Find A Summertime Nanny

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Summertime will be here before we know it and I’m already seeing both nannies and families start to schedule child care for the summer.

For many families, finding summertime child care can be a STRUGGLE because there is so much competition for available nannies. Check out my top 10 tips for how to find a summertime nanny!

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In today’s video, “Top 10 Tips to Find A Summertime Nanny”, I discuss my top suggestions to find a summertime nanny to ensure you and your family aren’t left scrambling as summer kicks off!

I go over:

– When to start your search

– Decide how much you can afford

– Consider working with a college student

– Why a nanny share might be the best solution

…. and six other great tips that will help you find that dream summertime nanny!

The MOST important tip that I can share with you is to start your search now (late April/early May) if you plan to hire a nanny in June.

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Watch This Before Filing Your Taxes! Nanny Tax Breaks (2021 and 2022)

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Hi everyone!

With the federal tax filing deadline just a few days away, don’t miss out on these money-saving tax breaks if you worked with a nanny in 2021 or are currently with a nanny in 2022!

In today’s video, “Watch This Before Filing Your Taxes! Nanny Tax Breaks (2021 and 2022)”, I sit down with Tom Breedlove, Senior Director of Homepay to discuss how your family can save money on your 2021 taxes and what changes might affect you for the 2022 tax year.

We discuss:

– Child Tax Credit

– Child Care Tax Credit

– Build Back Better Act

– Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

– Who qualifies for these tax breaks

Did you know you can get a tax break if your kids attend summer camp (i.e. sports, Lego, Minecraft camps)? I didn’t and this video helped my family save money on our 2021 taxes!

I learned about several new tax breaks while producing this video and hope that you do too.

If you would like to talk to the HomePay team or sign up for their highly rated payroll services, click here. Sign up today and your first month is FREE!

Nannies – the HomePay team can answer any questions that you have as well.

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How To Part Ways With Your Nanny (My Eight Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.15

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There may come a time when you have to part ways with your nanny. It may be because your kids are heading to daycare, the contract with your nanny is almost over, or things are just not working out for your family, your nanny, or maybe for both of you!

Parting ways with your nanny can be difficult for everyone. Many nannies and parents experience feelings of anger, frustration, confusion, and disappointment during the process. The kids can sometimes feel that it was their fault.

In my latest video, “How To Part Ways With Your Nanny (My Eight Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.15”, I discuss how to part ways with your nanny (or with your family if you are a nanny) in a way to prevent some of these negative feelings I mentioned above.

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first fourteen episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s video, I go over my eight top tips for how to end the relationship, tie up loose ends, and (hopefully) maintain some sort of relationship with your nanny moving forward. Most importantly, never hold back payment from your nanny due to a conflict. It can quickly lead to legal action and paying some seriously large fees to attorneys!

 

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The Annual Review (My Top Seven Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.14

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Parents – are you sitting down with your nanny on an annual or quarterly basis to compare notes on how the relationship is going?

If not, make sure that you do! One of the keys to a strong, long-lasting relationship with your nanny is communication – what’s working, what’s not working, and what does the future look like for both your family AND your nanny.

I’m back with Episode #14 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss why annual reviews are important and how best to approach them!

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first thirteen episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s video, “The Annual Review (My Top Seven Tips) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.14” I discuss my top tips for how to conduct an annual review so that both you and your nanny walk away feeling clear and positive about the status of your relationship. Click here to watch the episode.

Don’t forget to pay your nanny for the time it takes to conduct the annual review!

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The First Week: 10 Conversations You Need To Have – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.12

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Hi everyone. Happy almost spring!

It’s Laura back with Episode #12 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss ten conversations you should have with your newly hired nanny during the first week of working with your family!

Why have these conversations the first week? Because, if these topics aren’t covered early in the working relationship, they can get weird and awkward.

A good example is “saliva sharing”….are you okay with your nanny sharing a spoon or fork with your child? Or kissing your child? Most parents are not and it can feel a bit awkward to bring it up. That’s why you should discuss it before it gets weird!

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first eleven episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “The First Week: 10 Conversations You Need To Have – Working With A Nanny From A-Z”, I discuss topics that you should cover with your nanny during their first week on the job such as:

  • Food in your home. What can the nanny eat or not eat?
  • Cell phone use. What’s okay and not okay?
  • Meal and rest breaks. How will your nanny handle taking breaks during the day?
  • Inclement weather policy. What happens if there is a snowstorm or flooding?

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How To Handle Problems With Your Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.13

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Hi friends! It’s Laura back with Episode #13 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss how to handle problems with your nanny.

A common message I receive from parents:

“Hey Laura, I need some advice as I am not sure how to handle this issue. I’m noticing that….”

Sitting down with your nanny to address a problem can feel awkward and uncomfortable for many parents. If you aren’t sure how to sit down and discuss an issue with your nanny, don’t stress….you’re not alone!

Click here to watch Episode #13 and check out my tips!

New to our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” videos? In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first twelve episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s video, I discuss the common problems that I hear from parents and go over my five top tips for handling an issue with your nanny so that both the parent and nanny feel heard and there are no hurt feelings.

Nannies – what tips do you have for other nannies that might be experiencing a problem with their nanny family? I’d love to hear from you. Simply comment below!

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Twelve Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.11

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Hi! It’s Laura back with Episode #11 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss my 12 Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer!

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first ten episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “12 Tips To Be The Best Nanny Employer”, I discuss why you should strive to be a great nanny employer and how this can ensure your relationship with your nanny is top-notch. I cover my top tips including:

– Stay away from “banking” hours but do “guarantee” hours

– Make sure you pay your nanny on time

– Don’t be late to relieve your nanny at the end of the day

Check back next week when I drop Episode #12! We’re getting close to the end of the series 🙂

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How To Successfully Onboard Your Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.10

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Hi! It’s Laura back with Episode #10 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. In today’s episode, I discuss how to successfully onboard your nanny to ensure a stress-free start to childcare!

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first nine episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “Episode #10: How To Successfully Onboard Your Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series”, I discuss the importance of having an onboarding process for your new nanny so that they feel supported and prepared as they begin working with your family. Specifically, I cover:

– House Tour (how should the nanny enter your home, parking, cleaning supplies, WIFI, can they have snacks, etc.)

– Information Binder (daily schedule, a copy of the nanny contract, emergency contact info, medical release, child’s routines, allergy considerations, etc.)

– Car/Neighborhood Tour (show the nanny local parks/activities, asking your nanny to drive to check their style, etc.)

Check back next week when I drop Episode #11! We’re getting close to the end of the series 🙂

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Everything You Need To Know About Nanny Contracts – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.9

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I’m back! 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend! A few days ago, we released Episode #9 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. 

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first eight episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “Episode #9: Everything You Need To Know About Nanny Contracts – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series”, I go over the pros and cons of having a nanny contract in place plus I discuss the topics that you want to ensure your nanny contract covers (i.e. sick policy, vaccinations, compensation, etc.).

Pro tip: If you are not located in Washington state and need a contract, feel free to download ours and modify for your local and state laws!

To check out the “What Can Happen If You Don’t Pay Your Nanny Legally” video I referenced, click here.

Want to check out the contracts we offer? Click here. We also offer a contract specifically for nanny shares. Find that by clicking here.

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