As a parent do you need help with interviewing a nanny or babysitter? Don’t know the questions to ask? I have come up with a few ideas to help you have a sucessful interview with a childcare giver. 1. Always have your children around so you can see how the Read more…
Here is a novel way to meet your new nanny/babysitter. Mei Koon is the founder of Meet the Sitter. She came up with the concept of ‘speed-dating’ for parents as she thought there was a need for more nannies and sitters in her area. During one of her ‘face-to-face’ networking Read more…
The primary role of a nanny is of course to care for your children. Responsibilities will vary between households but the basic duties usually remain the same. The important thing is to discuss the expected duties openly in advance and agree what these should be. All potential nannies will expect Read more…
The role of a nanny is to care for and nurture your children in your own home, in very much the same way a parent would. A baby sitter however provides short term temporary care, usually in the evenings, and often while chidren are sleeping. There are 3 main types Read more…
Finding a Nanny that’s right for you can take some time. Even after you’ve checked out all the basics, you may still need to meet and talk to a few possible Nannies before you feel comfortable making a decision. And that’s OK. This is someone you need to feel happy Read more…