Your Guide to Providing Meal and Rest Breaks for Nannies: All workers need breaks. Taking breaks for rest and meals have been shown to increase our energy level, job satisfaction, and overall mental health and well being. Taking an uninterrupted break can allow a nanny to be more emotionally and physically present, and better able to
Guide to End of Year Bonuses
At the end of the year many of us think about giving and showing appreciation. For those of us who employ workers in our homes, this also means showing care for those who provide care for us by providing a holiday bonus. An average year-end bonus is usually one to two weeks pay, although you
Everything you need to know about hiring a nanny
Finding childcare is a rite of passage for new parents in the U.S., where we don’t have a national childcare system for working parents to plug into. Many of us choose to hire a nanny to care for our child when we return to work. And the stakes can feel very high. After all, finding
New Report: The State of Nanny Jobs in the Pacific Northwest
The Seattle Nanny Parent Connection recently put out their yearly report on wages, pay and benefit practices for nannies in the puget sound region. Reports like this one are so important to share the current practices of nannies employers in our region. Although some of our employment practices are governed by labor laws, many are
National Nanny Share Tips
Tips for a Putting Together a Successful Nanny Share You’re a good fit for a nanny share if: You have a limited budget for childcare but want to pay a fair wage. You want your child to benefit from socializing daily with another child. You’re willing to be flexible and compromise on some of the
New York Nanny Work Agreement
A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING A WORK AGREEMENT WITH A CHILDCARE PROVIDER IN NEW YORK Are you planning to hire someone to provide childcare services in your home? Do you already employ someone to provide childcare services and want to improve your employment arrangements? If so, this guide will help you: focus your initial discussions with the
California Nanny Work Agreement
A GUIDE TO DEVELOPING A WORK AGREEMENT WITH A CHILDCARE PROVIDER Are you planning to hire someone to provide childcare services in your home? Do you already employ someone to provide childcare services and want to improve your employment arrangements? If so, this guide will help you: focus your initial discussions with the person you’re hiring
A Simple How-To Guide: Annual Evaluations for Employers of Caregivers/Attendants
Managing caregivers or personal attendants doesn’t have to be difficult! When we intentionally set up systems of communication, we create opportunities for healthy, professional boundaries. For example, there might be a really important change coming up in your life — you might be returning to school, have a new romantic partner in your life, or
How to hire a LGBTQ+ affirming nanny: Helpful interview questions & tips
We all want our kids to be around adults who affirm who they are and help them grow with self-esteem and confidence. For families with queer parents, it’s critical to determine if a nanny candidate is LGBTQ+ affirming before inviting them to in our homes. Many straight parents or guardians also want to make sure
Tips for Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny can be overwhelming and daunting. Here are three tips about how to help ensure that you’ll have a great relationship with the person you hire.
