Rewards Program Is Now Live!
Word of mouth advertising is the lifeblood of our community. As a small company, we can’t afford to spend thousands of dollars per month on advertising. I started asking myself recently, why can’t our members get paid to refer their friends to our community? I have seen huge companies use programs like that, why […]
May 2018 Nanny Pay Rate Survey – Caring for Two Children
Over the last several months, we have asked our members to complete pay surveys to provide the parents and care providers of our region a snapshot of the average pay for different child care scenarios (i.e. one child, two children, nanny shares, etc). You can find the results of those surveys by clicking here. […]
New Feature: Last Minute Care Text Message Service
As a former nanny, I find myself constantly brainstorming new tools for the care providers in our community to use to help offer their services. Recently, I decided to ask the nannies and babysitters in our Facebook community what feature they would like to see us build next. There were some great ideas floated […]
Exclusive Offer from the Pacific Science Center!
FREE PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FLEX PASS FOR NANNY PARENT CONNECTION MEMBERS! Huge thank you to the Pacific Science Center for putting together this deal for us! My family loves checking out the exhibits at the Science Center (the boys are fascinated by the dinosaurs) and we have had a membership there for several years. […]
Could an Au Pair Solve Your Childcare Dilemma?
Guest post from Nanny Parent Connection member Wendy Poleski who is an Educational Consultant focused on connecting families with that special au pair. Where do culture, conversation, family, food, and laughter come together? Right at your dinner table! Bring the world to your doorstep with an au pair and watch your child experience the […]
5 Tips for Nannies Choosing Health Insurance
Guest post from Three Kings Financial Group As a nanny, life keeps you busy. So below, we’ve listed 5 tips to make it easier when navigating your choices this year. Choosing health benefits may be one of the most important decisions you make every year. The current uncertainty about healthcare premiums, deductibles, and coverage may […]
Eight Things to Consider When Hiring A Nanny
There are so many things to consider when hiring a nanny! The obvious things include job duties, work hours, and pay rate. While it’s impossible to imagine every aspect of the relationship with your nanny, here are eight things not to forget about when hiring a nanny. Guaranteed Hours This is a big one […]
My Morning Sanity Savers for the School Year
I am admittedly not the most organized person in the world. This has likely been made worse with the addition of the twins over the summer. But I couldn’t say for sure 😉 Last night I had every intention of making my oldest son’s lunch for school the next day. This wasn’t the case – instead […]