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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Is Your Nanny Water Safety Certified?
June 29, 2010In July of 2008 and now in June of 2010 two nannies have died in drowning accidents while caring for young charges. That is two nannies too many.
Many years ago, I myself as a nanny on duty at the time had to dive into a deep pool to pull a struggling child out of the water.
When I heard of both tragedies the immediate thought that came to mind was could they swim? Why did they never learn what to do in case of a water emergency?
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It seems like my nanny isn’t listening to me. I tell her one thing and she looks like she is agreeing and then will go and do something else.
June 25, 2010As a professional nanny consultant, I hear from nannies and families all over the world about their struggles and daily challenges. The topic of a nanny not being a “self-starter” tends to be quite a common issue, however this topic is a bit more complex than it may seem on the surface. As with all nanny-family relationship issues, we need to look at both parties’ potential part in the problem. Take a look at this article on evaluating nanny success. Continue reading
Posted in hiring a nanny | Tagged hire a nanny, nannies, nanny services, Nanny work | 7 CommentsTime to hire a nanny. Where do I start?
June 21, 2010by, Dr. Lindsay Heller, The Nanny Doctor So you’ve decided that you need a nanny. The first thing you need to do is identify your family’s nanny needs. For more information on identifying your family’s nanny needs please see this … Continue reading
Posted in hiring a nanny | Tagged hire a nanny, nannies, nanny services, Nanny work | 6 CommentsWe have found the right nanny for our family, what information should I keep on file about her?
June 14, 2010Once you have been through the nanny interview process and the vetting and nanny background check and have decided on the right nanny for your family, it’s important to collect important information to have on file about your new household employee. You are now an employer and your household is now a workplace. This may be the first time you have ever managed or employed someone. See our handy list of iterms to have on file for your nanny. Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Background Check | Tagged nannies, Nanny Background check, nanny contract, nanny interview | 4 CommentsHow do I conduct a nanny background check?
June 10, 2010Congratulations! If you are ready to conduct a nanny background check, you are probably very close to finding the right nanny for your family! There are several layers to the background check that you need to be aware of before you hire your nanny. Check out these tips for conducting a nanny background check. Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Background Check | Tagged Nanny Background check, nanny background checks, nanny contract, Nanny Salary, nanny services | 6 CommentsHow do I get my nanny involved in doing crafts and activities with my kids? How can I help our nanny to get in the groove?
June 4, 2010Sometimes new nannies need some guidance and sometimes a nanny you’ve had for awhile needs a little jumpstart when it comes to being a self-starter. As a nanny employer, you need to provide your nanny all of the tools she needs to be successful! Here are some tips. Continue reading
Posted in hiring a nanny | Tagged nannies, nanny contract, nanny services, Nanny work | 6 CommentsReview your nanny’s position yearly
June 1, 2010Review your Nanny Job description yearly
When was the last time you updated your nanny’s job description? As your life goes on and your children develop, your needs will change over time. As a result, you will need to update your job description accordingly. Continue reading
Posted in hiring a nanny | Tagged nannies, nanny contract, Nanny Salary, nanny services, Nanny work | 5 Comments
