As soon as your maternity leave starts, you can almost hear the time ticking away. With every tiny smile and little yawn, your heart lurches as you think about the day when you’ll have to go back to work. You worry that your infant will miss you. You wonder whether your baby will get the best care while you’re gone. The truth is that the switch is probably much harder for you than for your little one. Leaving your baby for the first time may be one of the toughest things that you’ll do as a parent. However, taking some… 

This is going to be the most important hiring decision of your life, so make sure you leave no room for error. Below are some of the most common mistakes people make when hiring a nanny. Starting the search too late If you only have a few weeks before you head back to work, it’s a little late to begin your search. It’s going to take time to find the right person to care for your children except you get lucky. If you wait too long, you might end up making a desperate last-minute decision and end up with the… 

While you’re applying for jobs, you might feel like any income will make you happy. Getting paid to do what you love is the ultimate goal, isn’t it? Unfortunately, many nannies accept positions that aren’t perfect for them. When it comes to taking a nanny job, you need to look beyond the salary. Here are some other factors to consider so that you end up with the perfect match. Look At The Whole Package Money doesn’t make the world go round. Even if you have a desirable salary and attractive benefits package, you may have to deal with some factors… 

When you finally hire the perfect nanny, you breathe a sigh of relief. The application process can be demanding, and you’re happy to begin getting comfortable with the person who will be caring for your little ones. However, have you ever had a nanny quit just when things seem to be on a roll? Dealing with the resignation of a caregiver can be even harder when they’re not honest about why they quit. Find out the real reason your nanny might desert you so that you can prevent it from happening. 1. Salary Although many nannies love their charges as… 

Congratulations. You’ve found the nanny of your dreams, and everything is going wonderfully. Great nannies are very hard to find, so make sure you follow these best practices to avoid losing your dream nanny. Set clear and realistic expectations & communicate clearly Let the nanny know what is expected up front to avoid any conflicts in the future. Address concerns as they come up, and communicate clearly if expectations change. Communication is key to every successful relationship. Because a nanny works in your home, it’s easy for lines to become blurred and boundaries to be crossed. If your nanny does something…