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Tips for Establishing & Maintaining Great Communication with Your Nanny or Family Assistant

Tips for Establishing & Maintaining Great Communication with Your Nanny or Family Assistant

by Chelsea Saldivar | Mar 16, 2023 | Tips for Household Employers

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Hiring a nanny or family assistant to work in your home with your children is a personal decision that requires careful consideration. This is a professional relationship, but the dynamic of domestic employment means there...
What to Include in Your Family’s Emergency Plan

What to Include in Your Family’s Emergency Plan

by Chelsea Saldivar | Feb 16, 2023 | Nannies Plus Tips for Nannies and Parents

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Whether it’s an earthquake, flood, fire, or other disaster or emergency that requires your family to leave home quickly, it is important to have an emergency plan in place that everyone in your family and on your family...
Tips for Planning PTO with Your Nanny or Family Assistant in 2023

Tips for Planning PTO with Your Nanny or Family Assistant in 2023

by Chelsea Saldivar | Feb 2, 2023 | Tips for Household Employers

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Have you recently hired or are you considering hiring a nanny or family assistant? In addition to paying a competitive wage, it is important to understand mandated leave policies and industry standards when it comes to...
Tips for Finding the Right Nanny or Family Assistant Job in 2023

Tips for Finding the Right Nanny or Family Assistant Job in 2023

by Chelsea Saldivar | Jan 12, 2023 | Nannying in the Bay, Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus The beginning of a new year is a great time to turn over a new leaf and begin searching for the perfect nanny or family assistant position that matches your skills and experience–but sometimes, finding the right placement...
3 Fun Resources for Learning to Draw with Kids

3 Fun Resources for Learning to Draw with Kids

by Chelsea Saldivar | Dec 22, 2022 | Activities for Kids, Nannies Plus Tips for Nannies and Parents

Written by Vicki Macchiavello for Nannies Plus Picture this: in the midst of the longest holiday break of the school year, the child you care for has expressed an interest in drawing. They look you in the eye and say “Today for our afternoon activity, will you teach...
End-of-the-Year Raises & Reviews

End-of-the-Year Raises & Reviews

by Chelsea Saldivar | Dec 8, 2022 | Tips for Household Employers

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus With the beginning of the new year on the horizon, it’s a good time to start fresh by talking about performance.  Many families choose to provide an end-of-year employment review for their professional nanny, family...
Planning for Your Nanny’s Year-End Bonus

Planning for Your Nanny’s Year-End Bonus

by Chelsea Saldivar | Nov 23, 2022 | Tips for Household Employers

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Believe it or not, the end of 2022 is right around the corner. With this time of year being a season of giving, it is standard for families to recognize their nanny or family assistant with a holiday bonus. There are many...
Unique On-the-Job Joys for Nannies & Family Assistants

Unique On-the-Job Joys for Nannies & Family Assistants

by Chelsea Saldivar | Nov 9, 2022 | Nannying in the Bay

Written by Vicki Macchiavello for Nannies Plus The work of caring for children and assisting in the management of a family’s home is exciting yet demanding. Being a nanny or family assistant requires consistency, dedication, and an open heart, but those who...
Why Does My Nanny Cost More Than Daycare?

Why Does My Nanny Cost More Than Daycare?

by Chelsea Saldivar | Oct 27, 2022 | Finding a Nanny or Family Assistant

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Have you recently begun researching childcare options for your kids? Weighing your options is essential! Should you hire a nanny or family assistant to work in your home, or should you enroll your children in daycare? What...
3 Awesome Ways to Play with a Laundry Basket

3 Awesome Ways to Play with a Laundry Basket

by Chelsea Saldivar | Oct 13, 2022 | Activities for Kids

Written by Vicki Macchiavello for Nannies Plus Coming up with creative ways to play with ordinary things is one of the best parts of being a nanny for young children. Take the average laundry basket. To an adult, it’s just a plastic container used to schlep...
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