If you’re thinking of hiring a nanny to care for your kiddos, you might be wondering how the actual hiring works. You’re not a business owner, so they’re not an employee, right? Aren’t nannies considered independent contractors? While it’s a common belief that nannies are just paid like contractors, the […]
You’re all set to go to work or leave your home and oh no — your nanny calls and says they’re sick. What can you do? Let’s talk about what steps you should take immediately if your nanny calls in sick, plus what you can do when the next sick […]
If you’ve been thinking about offering health insurance to your nanny, there are a couple of great options you can explore. You have two choices: the Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) and the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Including health insurance as a perk doesn’t just benefit […]
It’s that time: your nanny’s annual performance review is quickly approaching. Regular performance reviews are essential in maintaining a good relationship with your nanny — don’t skip them! If this is your first performance review ever or you need a refresher on how to conduct one, check out our tips below. […]
Before the coronavirus pandemic, around half of families in the United States reported having trouble finding child care. Post-pandemic? That number jumped to nearly two-thirds of families because of business restrictions, school closures, and stay-at-home orders. There’s no doubt about it: the nanny industry has changed in the wake of […]
As a nanny, the coronavirus pandemic may have changed your hours or your day-to-day routine. You may be working more hours than ever, or you may have even lost your job. Like many others, you may be feeling more stressed and worried about the future in general. We understand. Times […]
As a nanny, what do cultural differences look like between you and your employers? While we often think about big differences, such as religious practices or foods we eat, these differences can be much more subtle than we realize. How you speak to the kiddos, play with them, feed them, […]
