Wondering why you aren't landing your dream job? Confused as to why nanny agencies won't represent you? Be sure you aren't waiving these red flags during your nanny interview process.
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For nannies, working in a private home can bring challenges never expected. And these challenges are rarely about childcare. The business side of working as a nanny encompasses wage, tax, and payroll compliance, written work agreements, the management of benefits like paid time off, and communication around topics that are typically reserved for human resources department. But in the nanny world, that’s YOU.
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Read one nanny’s real life struggle and how the nanny community got her help.
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Experience and nanny knowledge matter. But without integrity, you have nothing. Learn why.
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As an award-winning nanny turned educator, Michelle LaRowe has over thirty years of nanny industry experience. During the end of the year, holiday gifts and annual bonuses are all the buzz. Here’s Michelle’s best advice on how to handle it when you don’t get the gift (or bonus) you want.
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2024 Nanny Industry Happenings and Calendar of Events. Check out the must attend events of the industry and learn more about professional development opportunities and networking for nannies.
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Biden administration issues sample written work agreements for domestic workers, including nannies.
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Discovering that someone has disclosed a crime to you can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. Your response plays a crucial role in ensuring justice and the well-being of yourself and those you care for.
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While professional development is not required for nannies to land a job, it can certainly help you land THE job when you are one applicant in a competitive pool of candidates. Enroll in these 10 free classes to boost your nanny resume.
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Every professional nanny has a first nanny position listed on their résumé, and most have experienced at least one situation where they learned something new about industry standards and had to advocate for themselves in a current or next position. For many nannies, that includes addressing the IRS mileage reimbursement rate with their employers.
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Ensuring you have the coverage when you need it is one of the benefits of hiring a nanny care, but what happens when that occasional need for additional coverage turns into a daily or at least predictable expectation? Read on.
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Expecting a holiday bonus in your last check of the year only to be disappointed when it’s not there? Read on. You may not be alone.
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For nannies and families who share different faiths or celebrate different holidays, the holiday season can be a sensitive one. Read these five tips for navigating the holiday season with cultural sensitivity.
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Is all childcare training created equally? Definitely not. When it comes to nanny training, enrolling in programming designed specifically for nannies is essential. Read more to learn why.
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What is the most common issue between parent(s) and their employed nanny? Communication. Read on to find out how to improve this vital component of the nanny/family relationship.
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Recently, a working nanny in the Midwest of the United States and content creator, Justine Mattson, (ADHDZebra on TikTok) garnered lots of attention in response to her instantly popular video, “You Can’t Afford a Nanny.” Here’s what she had to say.
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