August 15, 2011 – 6:00 am
Divorce has become such a widespread issue that it affects many families nowadays. As a nanny, this means that you may encounter families and children who are facing challenges that come about due to the impact of divorce. As each family is different, each situation that is impacted by divorce will also present different obstacles and challenges.
Whether or not you plan to utilize the services of a nanny agency, you should come up with a “profile” that matches the exact person who you are seeking prior to starting the search for a nanny. This profile will be crucial to find the perfect match for your family’s needs and personality. Many parents find it hard to pinpoint the characteristics that they are seeking in a nanny, but it is crucial to know exactly what (or who) you are looking for before you start the search. This is the person who will be in charge of the safe keeping of your children while you are gone!
With so much technology available in today’s society it can seem like a time saver to use video interviews to pre screen nannies. But is it really? Watching a nanny video may seem like a great way to pre screen but there is no substitute for a personal interview. In the end you may just be adding an additional step to your interview process. Here are 5 reasons to always interview your nanny in person first.
At Nannies on Call we are constantly hearing feedback from nannies about the issues they are having with their employers. Here are 5 of their top concerns to help you avoid these issues with your nanny.
Your vacation is supposed to be a stress-free experience. Bringing a nanny along can be the key to not only a stress-free vacation, but also one where the children are tended to while you and your spouse are able to enjoy some alone time, too. However, to ensure that your vacation is as wonderful as it should be, you will need to sit down with your spouse and your nanny prior to leaving and work out all of the minor details so that everyone is on the same page.
The Internet has opened the doors for a variety of work-at-home opportunities for moms. This is great for mothers who want to spend more time with their children, maintain flexible schedules and eliminate that frustrating commute back and forth to work every day. As with any job, working in the home – with children – poses advantages and disadvantages.
December 20, 2010 – 6:00 am
A perfect day with my nanny starts with her smiling at me. She would then greet me with her cheerful and soothing morning voice. She would also give me a big hug and ask me what I wanted to do today – and pay special attention to what I had to say. It would be my day every day. She would make me feel like the most special person in the world.
December 13, 2010 – 6:00 am
Nannies are the best, hands down! Of course, that’s our opinion, and we are prepared to back our opinion up with a list of true benefits that nannies can bring to your family. If you are contrasting the services of a nanny versus a day care center, we have the answers that you are looking for right here. Below is the list of benefits that we think are important when considering nanny versus day care:
November 30, 2010 – 12:06 pm
Thinking past December at this time of year can be a little tricky! But in January a monsoon of requests for Full-Time and Part-Time Nannies hits our Placement Division. All within the first week. Monsoon.
Need a nanny? Plan ahead for January 2011.
November 29, 2010 – 9:00 am
It’s never an easy task to do. Giving feedback, both in the positive and negative form takes quite a bit of heart. The last thing you want to do is hurt your nanny’s feelings, after everything she does for your kids (and you). Positive feedback should never be overlooked, and negative feedback – provided in a “constructive criticism” type of way – should not be disregarded, either.
