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How to Negotiate Your Nanny’s Pay and Still Get the Best Person for the Job
One of the hardest parts of hiring a nanny could be negotiating a pay rate. With the proper preparation and mindset, negotiating pay with your nanny will be just like a conversation. Here are some tips on how to negotiate your nanny’s pay.
15 Relaxation Tips for Parents
Parenting is stressful. Not taking time for yourself to relax or decompress can have a negative effect on your health and keep your family on edge. But stress happens to everyone. So here are some relaxation tips to add calmness to your day and help your body and mind deal with stress.
Deciding on a Nanny Tax and Payroll Service Provider? Here are 9 Questions to Ask
Considering a nanny tax and payroll service provider? Here are the questions to ask that will help you remove the risks, hassles, and worries of paying a household worker the right way.
The Top 10 Qualities of an Awesome After-School Nanny
From helping with homework to driving your children to organizational skills, look for these 10 qualities in an after-school nanny.
National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Introduced to Provide Protections for Household Employees
The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act would ensure the rights and protections of millions of household employees throughout the country, address the exclusions of these workers from past labor laws, and establish innovative solutions to long-held problems within the domestic employment industry.
Alexa, Where are the Diapers? How to Create a Customized, Virtual Nanny Guide.
With your Alexa device, you can easily create a customized, virtual guide for your nanny to help them find things, remember steps, and get important information like emergency contact numbers and your child’s schedule for the day.
Seattle Domestic Workers’ Protections Now in Effect
Seattle’s Domestic Workers Ordinance went into effect on July 1, 2019. It provides minimum wage, rest and meal breaks rights, and employment protections to full-time, part-time, and temporary household employees.
Finding a Nanny: 13 Qualities to Look for in a Caregiver
You’ve decided to hire a nanny and only have a vague sense of what you want in a caregiver for your children. Without a specific plan on what you’re looking for you may wind up with a bad fit for your family. Here are some qualities you may want in a nanny and how you can determine if your candidate has the attributes you desire.
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