Category Archives: Advice for Nannies

5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Nanny Families

When it comes to holiday gift giving, finding just the right gift for your charges’ parents can be a real challenge. Trying to find something that isn’t too personal, yet personal enough can make Christmas shopping more stressful than fun. … Continue reading →

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Avoid These 5 Nanny Job Mistakes

Working in a private household can be a real challenge. With no human resource personnel to serve as a go between, parents and nannies are on their own when it comes to navigating the employer and employee relationship. For nannies … Continue reading →

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How to Pay Your Nanny for an Overnight Shift

Provided by GTM Payroll Services, Inc. Often parents will turn to their nannies for overnight or weekend care of their children. Maybe work trips take them out of town or they plan a getaway to have some time together without … Continue reading →

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Driving Children Around? Car Seat Safety Tips you Must Know!

Most nanny positions require you to transport children. This could be to a playdate, school, activities, the grocery store, or on other outings or errands. This means that most likely, you will need some sort of car safety seat for … Continue reading →

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was not explicitly extended by the new stimulus package so household employers are no longer required to provide federal paid leave for qualified reasons related to the pandemic as of December 31, 2020. … Continue reading →

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What is Childcare Work Experience?

What is considered recent childcare work experience? Many individuals believe that caring for their own child or providing informal care for family in friends is considered experience enough to be qualified to work as a nanny. While the experience gained … Continue reading →

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Dear Nannies…

Dear Nannies, We have heard from so many of you over the past few weeks and we’re so proud of the work you are doing and the way you are managing through this storm. We often see the meme circling … Continue reading →

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Can Nannies Work During COVID-19

We’ve been reaching out to Judge Hidalgo’s office regarding the stay at home order and the impact on Texas nannies. On 3/30/20 we received the following guidance: Nannies are allowed under the order to work. In regards to the documentation … Continue reading →

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Guidance for Nannies and Families | COVID-19

We are receiving many calls and emails from families and nannies seeking guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. While the situation continues to unfold hour by hour, we have put together some thoughts for you to consider during this time. According … Continue reading →

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4 Factors of a Successful Match

While both parents and nannies should ensure that every applicant or job they interview for meets their basic requirements, it’s essential that regardless of how good things look on paper, the nanny and the family are a good fit. While … Continue reading →

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