Hiring a caregiver for your child is a complex process that starts with the nanny job description. If you’re too vague, you might get a large number of applicants, but you’ll waste time weeding them out during the interviews. If you’re too rigid, you might miss out on the perfect candidate. Strike a balance and save time by following these tips for writing the perfect nanny job description. 1. Clarify The Necessary Qualifications Many people say that patience is the primary qualification that they seek in a nanny. However, kindness, experience, education, dependability, excellent references and hands-on experience are also…
How To Choose A Nanny That’s Right For You
Have you ever been to a park or a playdate and noticed the way that someone else’s nanny interacts with her charges? You might recognize that other parents do things differently because certain things would never fly in your household. Employing a nanny is a highly personal process. Part of the caregiver hiring process involves determining if a nanny is right for you. Do her qualifications meet your needs? It seems obvious that a potential candidate needs to have the skills and experience that you desire. The problem is that many families don’t stop to think about what they’re looking…
Manny or Nanny – Which Is Right For Me?
Many people fondly remember the episode of Friends in which Ross and Rachel hire a male nanny for their daughter, Emma, but Ross has a hard time accepting the gender of his child’s caregiver. That stereotype might still exist in some minds, but the childcare workforce has expanded to include a large percentage of highly qualified male nannies, or mannies. Many of these professionals are on the lookout for nannying jobs, and some have a hard time finding work specifically because of an outdated stereotype. As a parent searching for someone to work in your home with your child, it’s…
Why Having A Nanny Could Be Beneficial To Your Marriage
When you meet someone and fall in love, the relationship seems more important than anything. The bond is intense. Your emotions are heightened. You want to be together all the time. Then you have a baby, and you wonder if your marriage is beginning to unravel. No matter how hard you try, keeping things up is exhausting. You’re so busy taking care of this new human being that you feel like you don’t have time for anyone else, including your partner. Hiring a nanny could help you rekindle that spark that you used to have. You’re Touched Out When you’re…
9 Best Bay Area Companies For Working Moms
Naps, snacks, work from home and Childcare It’s tough being a working mom. Although you get the satisfaction of getting time to yourself and doing something productive that also works your brain, you don’t always get to spend as much time with your kids as you’d like. When do you fit in the grocery shopping? What about parent and teacher conferences? How do you manage taking care of your child when he or she is sick without tearing through your vacation days? Then, there’s the guilt. Sometimes, it can be hard for a mom to hire someone else to watch…