2014 Nanny Employer Tool Kit
This month is a great time to step back and reflect on your role as a nanny employer. In this role, you are accountable to your family, your nanny, and to the government. We suggest creating an action plan with…
Hiring a Nanny
Best Nanny Practices when you Work from Home
As a work-from-home parent, hiring a nanny can be extremely beneficial to maintaining a well-balanced family and work life. While I spend a lot of time in the office, my husband spent many days working from home when my children were…
10 Steps to Hiring a Nanny (You won't want to skip any!)
Hiring a nanny can be a daunting process and, for many, the idea of bringing someone new into their home and leaving their kids in the sole care of someone they don’t know can be scary. It’s very important to…
Creating a Job Description for your Nanny
It might seem a bit formal to create a job description for your nanny, but you will find that writing things down really helps you to determine what you are looking for. We work with families to create this job…
The Woes of a Part-time Nanny
I began this nanny agency 18 years ago, but it took me about 16 years of that to come to the conclusion that placing part-time (10-25 hrs/week) nannies was simply not in the best interest of the family or caregivers.…
Maintaining Personal Boundaries with Your Nanny
Often times, conflict can arise when personal boundaries have been crossed between a family and their nanny. Let's face it, having someone work in your home is bound to push professional and personal boundaries. A Wall Street Journal article called…
Top 10 Questions About Nannies We Get From Families (Part 2 of 2)
Below are the final questions most asked by our clients and potential nanny clients: 6. What happens if I hire and they aren't a fit? What is your replacement policy? The majority of our placements are a long-term success, so…
Top 10 Questions About Nannies We Get From Families (Part 1 of 2)
After being in business for over 17 years, we find that many parents have the same questions about how a nanny search/placement works. We thought it would be a good idea to compile our top 10 questions and the answers…
My Child Called My Nanny Mom
Has this happened to you? The mother/nanny/child relationship is both beautiful and emotionally challenging at the same time. When we choose a caregiver, we want someone to stand in for us, be smart and trustworthy, show initiative, and surround our…
"Bargain Nannies"
Hiring a nanny is a big decision; there are many things to consider when deciding to go this route. Once deciding what your needs are, the next step is to decide what the nanny's duties will be and to determine…