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Do You Have The Time And Expertise To Find The Best Nanny On Your Own?

Oct 25, 2016

I want to talk about time. Specifically—your time. My guess is that the reason you need a nanny is because a large chunk of your time goes toward providing for your family. Your income is probably vital to your child’s future, his or her education, your family’s standard of living, your environment, your financial security, […]

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Don’t ask your nanny to do the following tasks

Jul 24, 2012

If you’d like to keep your nanny long term, here are a few things you don’t want to ask them to do • Cook family meals every night. (cooking for children is a typical job responsibility.) Some nannies love to cook and you may pay a nanny extra for cooking dinner for your family. But […]

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5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring a Nanny: #3 Underpaying A Nanny

Jun 19, 2012

Pitfall #3: Underpaying a Nanny Hiring a nanny rather than using a daycare is a luxury for many people. It’s understandable that a family would look for the best rate possible when hiring a nanny. Her employment is typically a long term commitment, and her pay represents a substantial monthly expense to the family. Unfortunately, […]

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Five Fatal Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring a Nanny: Pitfall # 2

Mar 17, 2012

Pitfall #2. Neglecting to look at the job from the nanny’s point of view. To attract and keep a great nanny long term, the family needs to consider her needs as well as the family’s. Although the economy is not as strong as it used to be, good nannies are still in high demand. Parents […]

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Top Ten Reasons Why Nannies Leave a Position: Reason #9

Feb 27, 2012

9) The Nanny Has Too Much Responsibility for the Child. In Some Cases There Is Not Enough Involvement on the Part of the Parent. Very few parents, (if any) set out to turn over the role of parent to the nanny. These situations are relatively rare, but we sometimes see them, especially when the parent(s) […]

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Top Ten Reasons Why Nannies Leave A Position: Reason #8

Feb 8, 2012

8) General Lack of Respect and Consideration Sometimes a family is so immersed in the demands of working and raising children that they neglect to treat their nanny with respect and consideration. Some of the most important points to keep in mind when employing a nanny are: Respect the nanny’s schedule. Give her plenty of […]

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Top Ten Reasons that Nannies Leave a Position: Reason #7

Feb 3, 2012

7) Poor Relationship Boundaries Between Family and Nanny. Boundaries are a uniquely sticky topic when it comes to nannies. Most families tell me they want their nanny to be a “part of the family”. After all, the nanny will be caring for the most important person in their lives. Nannies also love the idea of […]

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Top Ten Reasons That Nannies Leave Their Positions: Reason # 6

Feb 1, 2012

6) The nanny is overworked. Some families try to obtain high quality, education-minded childcare and heavy housecleaning from the same person. This is especially common in live-in positions, but it also occurs in live-out positions. I frequently need to explain to families that being a great nanny and being a great house cleaner require two […]

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Top Ten Reasons that Nannies Leave Their Positions: Reason #5

Jan 23, 2012

5) The family underpays the nanny. Nannies are typically not very good negotiators. The best nannies are in the childcare profession because they truly love children, not because they’re hoping to make a lot of money. However, they need a secure income so they can practice the profession they love. Nannies are frequently not highly […]

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Top Ten Reasons Why Nannies Leave a Position: Reason #4

Jan 17, 2012

4) The family micro-manages the nanny. Although economics dictate that many families need to hire childcare, not every family is a good candidate for employing a nanny. Every parent initially has reservations about leaving their child in the care of someone else, and it is true that no-one, not even the best nanny, can be […]

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  • Don’t ask your nanny to do the following tasks By Ann Wycoff, Ph.D. on July 24, 2012 2
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