Do I REALLY Have To Pay My Nanny For That?

  Hi everyone! I hope that your holidays are off to a great start. “Do I REALLY have to pay my nanny for that?” I’m not kidding when I say that I have heard that phrase dozens of times in the last couple of weeks. The nanny market continues to be super competitive across the […]

Top 10 Tips For How To Keep Your Nanny!

  Hi everybody! Laura back with some more nanny related tips for you. The cost of living has drastically increased over the past year. These rising costs are impacting the nanny world and I am beginning to see many nannies leave long-term positions for other opportunities offering a higher wage or additional benefits. Have you […]

5 Tips For When The Parents Are WFH

  Hi everyone. I hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving with loved ones! Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents went to the office or their workplace. But now, many parents are working from home full-time or several days per week. This dynamic can be tricky to navigate if nanny care is happening in the home. […]

Are You A Nanny or Household Manager + Job Duty Creep

  Are you a nanny, family assistant, or household manager? Not sure? Maybe you are a combination of all three! Often, these titles are used interchangeably but there are some MAJOR differences in daily tasks, responsibilities, and compensation. In this video, I will walk you through the differences between a nanny, family assistant, and household […]

How To Handle Awkward Nanny Scenarios | Nanny Parent Connection

  Hi everyone. It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with a truly fun video! Recently, I teamed up with Michelle Kelsey who is the founder of The Nanny Solution, an amazing nanny agency based out of Canada, to discuss an unusual but important topic. In this week’s video, I run awkward nanny scenarios by Michelle […]

Should I Give My Nanny Cash For Outings? 💰

  Hi everyone! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with a quick yet helpful video. Does your nanny take your kids out for activities? What is the best way to handle any expenses associated with these activities (like a special ice cream treat or a visit to the Children’s Museum)? Have your nanny pay out […]

Guide to Background Checks!! (Part 2) | Nanny Parent Connection

  Hi everyone. Hope you had a spooky Halloween! 🎃 I’m back with the second video in my “Guide to Background Checks” series. Most parents have never run a background check before. In this two-part series, I am going to walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and […]

Guide to Background Checks (Part 1) | Nanny Parent Connection

  Happy almost Halloween! It’s Laura back with my next video. Most parents across the United States have never ran a background check on a nanny or sitter before. It’s hard to blame them! The process can feel daunting as there are so many different companies out there offering a variety of background check resources. […]

My Kids Don’t Like Our Nanny | Nanny Parent Connection

  Are your kids struggling to connect with your new nanny? Our little humans have some big emotions and may be dealing with separation anxiety when your new nanny starts caring for them. What can you do to help your kids AND nanny bond? Check out my five tips for how to go from “my […]

Is Your Nanny Quiet Quitting?

  Hi everyone! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with my next video. Today, I’d like to talk about something I am hearing a lot about (and you may be too)….it’s called quiet quitting. Quiet quitting is REAL and happening across the United States currently – even in the nanny world. Not sure what quiet […]