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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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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 #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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The Top Ten Reasons Why Nannies Leave a Position: Reason #2

Jan 9, 2012

Reason #2: The family frequently gives their full time nanny the “day off” without pay, OR pays her for the day but takes it out of her vacation days, OR gives the nanny erratic hours when the nanny expected consistent hours upon hire. No matter how much your nanny loves your family, she needs consistent […]

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How To Handle Nanny Taxes

Jan 6, 2012

Understanding Nanny Taxes Tax Obligations When you hire a nanny, you are considered by the IRS to be a Household Employer. As a Household employer, you have both Federal and State tax liability. Your nanny also has the typical tax liability that comes with being a wage earning employee. As an employer, you are required […]

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How Nanny Databases Are Affecting San Diego nannies and families

Apr 11, 2011

Nanny Databases Nanny databases have allowed families to find nanny candidates on their own. They’re the electronic equivalent of placing an ad in a newspaper. They provide a low cost alternative to using an agency, but as with any low-cost alternative, they come with pitfalls such as requiring extensive time and effort to find the […]

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Paying A Nanny A Fair Wage Pays Off In The Long Run

Nov 1, 2010

During the current economic recession, most families are especially cost-conscious. It’s understandable that they want to be conservative with their nanny’s salary. But scrimping too much on your nanny’s salary could result in high nanny turnover or less-than-wonderful childcare. The quality of care during your child’s early years is crucial to his or her healthy […]

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Assessing Personality Traits in San Diego Nannies

Nov 1, 2010

When you’re conducting a nanny search either on your own or through an agency, here are a few ways to assess personality traits in a nanny candidate: Longevity in previous jobs. Look at her employment history and remember that past performance is the best predictor of future performance. You want a nanny who has the […]

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