I can’t even tell you how many qualified nannies end up not getting a job that they want, simply because they flopped during an interview. Interviewing for a nanny position is a little different than interviewing for a corporate job. You’re expected to be reliable and professional. However, the interviewer will also be looking for a natural connection. The role that a nanny plays is much more complex than that of a typical employee. You’re part of the family, but you’re getting paid to do your tasks. Your responsibilities are similar to those of a parent, yet they’re different. Navigating…
What to do if you can’t afford the nanny you want
Perhaps the perfect nanny has years of experience, a degree in early childhood education and, disappointingly, is asking for a salary you can’t afford to pay. You may be surprised at what some candidates may accept; even if you can’t offer cash directly, there are other ways you can try to make the perfect nanny accepts your offer. Offer perks If you can’t afford to pay a candidate the salary that is commensurate with his or her experience, you can offer incentives to sweeten the deal. These bonuses might prevent the nanny from accepting a job offer from another family….
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…
How To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids This Summer Even If You Work
Being a working Parent is hard. You feel guilty that you can’t spend as much time as you want with your kids. However, the alternative, not being able to provide for your children, also brings about parent guilt. Instead of focusing on the fact that you don’t get to spend long summer days frolicking in the sprinkler with your child, try to make the most of the time that you do have. Extend Bedtime If you can put your child to sleep even 15 minutes later, you can take advantage of an evening snuggle-fest. Turn off the TV and devote…