These days, it’s easy to get caught in a spiral of negative thoughts. With all that’s going on in the world — a global pandemic, the tense political climate, racially-based violence, increased financial stress, a general feeling of uncertainty, we could go on and on — it’s hard to feel optimistic. That’s why now, more… Read more »
4 helpful tips for Nannies with parents working from home
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Nannies rarely worked in homes where the parents were present during the day. Now, since offices have closed and many parents have transitioned to working from home full-time, it has become the norm, rather than the exception. This arrangement can present some challenges, particularly for Nannies who are used to having… Read more »
Personal Development Resources for Nannies
For the last 9 months, we have been living in a world of uncertainty, fear and changes outside of our control. The pandemic has affected the health and livelihood of countless families, nannies and businesses, in every sphere of life. While it’s normal to feel hopeless in the middle of this chaos, we think that… Read more »
How to give and receive feedback with your family – Part 3
You have had the conversation, now what? Provide a summary Email the parents a summary of what was discussed in the meeting. Highlight any key points that were brought up, as well as any changes or courses of action you agreed on. End the email by thanking the family for their time and letting… Read more »
How to give and receive feedback with your nanny family – Part 2
Remember the 3 Cs of effective communication When presenting the family with the feedback, keep in mind the three Cs of effective communication: Clear, Concise, and Consistent. Identify the key messages you want to get across. Try to be direct and remain focused during the conversation — it’s okay to give a few specific examples,… Read more »
How to give and receive feedback with your family – Part 1
In any workplace, there will be things that you value and appreciate, and there will be things that could be improved upon or you wish were done differently. Many workplaces schedule regular performance reviews, which provide an opportunity for both the employer and the employee to reflect, give and receive constructive feedback, and problem-solve together…. Read more »
Five Tips for Giving Notice at Your Nanny Position
It’s okay to move to a new position. Just do it with kindness, respect and professionalism. If you have any additional tips be sure to leave a comment so other nannies can learn from your experience. Do you have a question we can help you with. Reach out, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities as an Employer
Hiring a nanny is more than just having someone come into your home to care for your children. When you hire a nanny, you become their employer and that is a huge responsibility with a steep learning curve. Employees are dependent on their employers to be able to pay their bills and put food on… Read more »
Red Flags During Your Nanny Interview
We know interviewing for a new position can be stressful. Many nannies forget that the interview is not just one way. It is not only about the family interviewing you, it is also about you learning more about the family to ensure the position is a good fit. This is the key to a successful, long term… Read more »
On Call Babysitting Service Temporarily Suspended
Dear Nannies on Call Family, It is with great sadness and regret that we have decided to temporarily suspend services of the On Call Babysitting department, effective October 1st, 2020 through to December 31, 2020. We have tried to balance the needs of working families with the growing concern of the spread of COVID-19 in… Read more »