Cultivating a culture that encourages lasting relationships Have you ever been employed in a toxic work environment? During that time, did you find it hard to do your job? Was it hard to complete tasks and be productive? How did the environment impact your emotional state and your mental health? Maybe it was difficult to … Read more
Hiring a nanny is no easy task. And when you’re entrusting them to care for your children, ensuring you have the perfect fit is paramount. While we’d like to believe everyone is good and who they say they are, the truth is you can never be too careful when hiring a caretaker for your children. … Read more
And How to Successfully Nanny When Parents Are Home. Whether it’s a result of COVID-19 or due to preference, there’s no doubt more and more people are working from home these days. And while this is convenient in so many ways — no commute, pajama pants, your favorite coffee mug, lunch in your own home … Read more
As a nanny, it can be hard to practice self-care. When your focus is always on the ones you’re caring for, it’s easy to throw yourself on the back burner. You tell yourself you’ll worry about yourself later. When you’re working long days and full weeks, how do you give yourself permission to take care … Read more
Nannies know having health insurance covered under their benefits package goes a long way. Not only does it provide an incentive to work with a family, but it also provides security for them and their own family. Many nannies are accustomed to paying for their insurance. Including nanny health insurance in your benefits makes you … Read more
What many families forget—or aren’t even aware of when hiring—are the standard nanny benefits that should be a part of every family-nanny relationship. Whether you employ a part-time or full-time nanny, certain benefits are standard and should be upheld. In fact, a willingness to provide basic standard nanny benefits like overtime, a standard working agreement … Read more
By now, your family has sifted through candidates, interviewed many, and hopefully completed a working trial with a few nannies before extending an offer. Hello, Nanny! has helped you find the nanny your family loves and that will want to stay with you long-term. So what is next? How can you make the nanny your family … Read more
They’ve become part of your family, your children idolize them and your house wouldn’t be running smoothly without them. Your nanny is a true gem. Because of this, your nanny Christmas gift deserves thought and care. If you’re stuck on what to give your nanny this year for Christmas, we’re here to help. Read on … Read more
Your family needs help. It is hard for you and your partner to find quality childcare while working full-time jobs, maintaining your household, managing school schedules, after-school activities, and more. Finding reliable childcare can be a nightmare for many parents. When the struggle of everyday life gets to where you need help, it may be … Read more
Having a regular nanny can provide incredible value to your family as a whole. As parents, your careers are supported, and you have time to take care of your needs with the knowledge that your children are getting their needs met with more individualized attention than they would receive in a traditional daycare setting. But … Read more
There are blurred lines as “nanny” duties vary wildly from family to family. So let’s scrap that word for now and focus on what we really are as human beings: Taxpayers. The question becomes, is “worker” a contractor or an employee?” It doesn’t matter what you call your on-residence “worker”, it matters what the state … Read more
There are 5 things that a family should know and understand before hiring a nanny. The more you know, the better off your nanny experience will be. Finding the right nanny is essential. Nannies provide a service that is important to the smooth operation of your home and transition into going back to work or … Read more
