Transitioning from Nanny to Household Manager Tips

As kids get older the needs of the family change.  The family you are working for no longer need you to plan play dates, work on gross motor skills, and work on imaginative play.  Instead you are needed for house organizing, chauffeuring duties, and homework help.  TLC For Kids places nannies in full-time Household Manager…

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Beware, online nanny employment scams!

I was looking at Debbie’s blog today on findthebestnanny.com and thought I would share! Summer is here and many are seeking temporary or permanent employment, but be careful if using online sites. This is sound advice for all. While looking for jobs online one always needs to be cautious. There are scams everywhere. I was…

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Nanny Mileage Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement: Asleep At the Wheel It’s very common for families to ask their employee to perform job tasks using her own car (i.e. errands, drop-offs, pick-ups, etc.). With the high price of gas, mileage reimbursement has become an increasingly important line item on the paystub. This case helps families understand the law regarding mileage…

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Nanny agencies work for both nannies and families!

 In 2009 the International Nanny Association polled almost 600 nannies to obtain results for the 2010 Nanny Salary and Benefits Survey.  I found some interesting results and wanted to share! These results are based on nannies have reported for 2009.  Out of all of the nannies who were asked almost 50% found their current positions…

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