Although every family has different needs, they want to make sure that their treasured children are loved and engaged by their nanny. If you’re a nanny, you know that there are certain qualities that parents look for, such as trustworthiness and experience. Did you know that there are some characteristics that every family looks for but might not come across on your resume? Make sure that you discuss these traits in your interview because they’re just as important as your job experience and salary requirements. Patience Anyone can exhibit their best qualities in an ideal setting. The real test happens…
How To Keep Your Nanny Happy and Long-Term
It is hard to find a good nanny. A dream nanny is worth a little extra effort, and there are some simple ways to make her feel appreciated and willing to stay with your family for the long term. If you have a really good nanny that does everything expected of her and more, you should be sure to show her that you appreciate her efforts. Appreciation can take the form of kind words or if you can afford it, small gifts or tokens of appreciation like bringing her favorite food sometimes when you get home from work. Let your…
7 Reasons Why Your Nanny Search Is Going Nowhere
You have decided to hire a nanny to watch your children. Many of your friends have regular babysitters and nannies. You know that your town is full of qualified candidates. You didn’t think that it would be so hard to find the perfect caregiver. Now, you’re in a time crunch, and you’re getting stressed out. You might need to dig deeper into the reasons why your search isn’t resulting in an ideal match. 1. Your job description is unrealistic. Many nannies are over the moon to take care of your children. They’re more than willing to do whatever it…
5 Screen-Free Activities To Do With Your Child This Fall
Now that the summer is coming to an end and the weather is going to get cooler, it’s easy to want to stay inside and get cozy. This makes it easy to turn on the TV or a video game to entertain your child. The average child between the ages of 8 and 18 spends more than seven hours on screens every day, says the National Wildlife Federation. Get your kids out of the habit of sitting in front of electronics by doing these screen-free activities with them. These are great activities for your nanny to do with your kids. 1….
How To Be The Kind Of Nanny That Parents Beg For
Many parents have a list of criteria that they look for in a nanny. As a nanny, you can certainly match those standards. However, simply doing your job isn’t always enough. Although it’s not necessary to take on responsibilities that don’t match your pay scale, there are some things that you can do to get rave reviews from your employer. Be On Time Parents often build their lives around their nannies’ schedules. If you’re late or absent, you might cause your employer to miss a big meeting or another important function. Always be on time. In fact, allowing an extra…