Sep 10, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Q: We use a nanny occasionally in the mornings and afternoons, but we are going out of town and she will be staying two nights with the kids. She has never stayed overnight before. What do we need to know? How should she prepare? A: A nanny staying overnight on...
Aug 20, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
Q: My nanny wants to get a tattoo. Can I ask her not to do so, or require that she cover it while in my home? A: An issue like this warrants a discussion with your nanny, and in this case it’s fortunate that she brought up the idea with you beforehand, as...
Aug 6, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
We hear many questions from both current and prospective nannies about what it means to be a household employee, but sometimes we hear some not-so-frequently asked questions, such as the ones below, that bring important issues to light. Q: I am a nanny and my employer...
Jul 24, 2015 | Employing a Nanny, Working as a Nanny
While there are many quality nannies out there, once you find one you really like, you want to do what you can to make sure she/he wants to keep working for you. Usually this doesn’t mean heaping extravagant gifts on your nanny or giving in to anything your...
Jul 21, 2015 | Employing a Nanny
Thinking about participating in a nanny share with another family? In a nanny share, the nanny cares for the children of two or more families at the same time. But it takes thoughtful planning to create a successful nanny share arrangement. A nanny share helps make...
