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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Why You Should Always Have a Work Agreement and What it Should Contain
Being a nanny is both a privilege and a responsibility, as you are entrusted with the safety and well-being of another family's children. However, like any professional, it's crucial to establish your terms of employment through a work agreement. This vital tool helps...
Hiring a Nanny: A Soon-to-be New Dad’s Guide
You are expecting your first baby. Congratulations, how exciting. The joy, anticipation, and love are mingled with a bit of anxiety and uncertainty. So much to know about and so many things to do. As you and your partner prepare to welcome your bundle of joy, you may...
Juggling Breastfeeding and Work: Best Practices
Introduction Breastfeeding, the natural act of nourishing a newborn, can be an exceptionally rewarding experience for new mothers. However, as maternity leave concludes and returning to work looms, the prospect can appear daunting. The task of balancing work...
Main Differences Between Babysitters, Nannies, and Au pairs
Babysitters, nannies, and au pairs are all individuals who provide care for children, but there are some differences in terms of their role, responsibilities, and arrangement. Babysitters: Babysitters are typically hired on an as-needed basis to watch children for a...
Household Payroll vs. Traditional Payroll: What’s Best for Nanny Services?
In childcare services, household payroll has its own unique rules and filing requirements. Make sure you have the right nanny payroll service on your side. Household payroll -as opposed to the traditional payroll service- has many unique and often nuanced laws,...
Is Your Child Developmentally Ready for Potty Training?
It’s an exciting time when your little one begins to display the signs of being ready to transition from using diapers to using the toilet. But how can you tell when that time has arrived and how do you move forward when it has? Below are some tips to help caregivers...
What Training Should a Nanny Have?
While there may be no formal training required to become a nanny, taking specialized child care training courses will make a nanny a more professional and knowledgeable caregiver. Every child is different and when selecting the best Nanny for your home, specialized...
The Impeccable Nanny Agency Interview: Betty Franco
Betty Franco has been in childcare service for over 25 years. We sat down and asked her questions about her experience, the ups, the downs, and what makes The Impeccable Nanny Agency such an outstanding Nanny agency. 1. Why did you get involved with childcare? I’ve...
Pets Are a Wonderful Part of Life
Many people love coming home to a pet. Animals bring us joy, love, comfort, and can really make a home feel like a home. Pets are a great responsibility. They require attention, training, feeding, walking, nurturing, and full-time care. When you have a Nanny working...