How Much Do I Pay a Nanny? Setting a salary for a nanny can be a tricky proposition. When presented with the issue, many people are completely unsure about how to proceed. From the parents’ standpoint, throwing a random number out there is never a good idea. From a nanny’s point of view, it is…
Finding the right nanny is like finding that perfect and elusive pair of shoes – you know as soon as you try them on that they’re the ideal fit and then you wear them for as long as possible. Finding the perfect nanny is no different; as soon as you meet them and watch them…
There can be several different reasons for letting a nanny go. It may be simply a change in the employer’s circumstances, but, more often, it is due to dissatisfaction with the nanny. This may be a performance issue or it may simply be personality conflict with the parents. Whatever the reason, here are some tips…
Whether you’re introducing the very first nanny to your kids, or you’re introducing a new replacement nanny, care needs to be taken in how this situation is handled. Change can always be a bit unsettling for children, especially if they’re not old enough to fully understand the reasoning behind it. Here are some tips for…
For many families, Grandma is the first childcare choice. Parents love the idea of a family member whom they know and trust caring for the kids. But there are challenges that automatically come with this childcare option. Here are some questions parents should think about before having Grandma care for their kids. What type of…
While maintaining a relationship with a nanny who lives on-site has become a bit less common than it once was, the practice is far from obsolete. In fact, there are nannies who specialize in providing live-in care in order to help with sleep training or other overnight childcare needs. Even though this venerable childcare tradition…
Whether your child’s goldfish, Guppy, has been found upside down in the fish bowl or your beloved cat has reached his last life, the loss of a pet can be traumatic for children and adults. It’s likely your child has grown attached to her pet and does not know how to cope with the loss….
After going through the hassle of finding and securing the perfect in-home childcare provider, navigating through the adjustment phase and watching your children learn to love and trust their nanny, the last thing you want to do is let her go. The old adage holds that all good things must come to an end, though,…