Giving your new nanny all the information she needs to do her job well will start her off on a path to success. While talking to your nanny about household and childcare related items is essential, giving your new nanny all the information she needs at once can be overwhelming. Instead of leaving notes on the fridge or simply writing things down in a notebook as you remember them, consider ...

While the process of finding and negotiating a contract with an experienced, qualified nanny may seem like an overwhelming task, it often pales in comparison to the difficulty of navigating the complex world of nanny taxes and payroll requirements. For parents that employ a nanny and own their own business, adding their childcare provider to the payroll of that business may seem like the path of least resistance. The misconception ...

The process of returning to work, either after the birth of a child or after a long stint as a stay-at-home mom, can be one of the most trying, disheartening things that the mother of young children will encounter. Guilt over leaving your kids in the care of someone else, especially another woman, can lead to jealousy, feelings of inadequacy, and questioning your ability to effectively parent your own children. ...

For divorced parents with shared custody, coordinating childcare can become a real dilemma. Where there was once two parents jointly juggling the family, work, and home related responsibilities, after parents divorce each parent is often left to fend for themselves and, as a result, childcare arrangements can become a mere afterthought. When children of divorced parents need full-time childcare, hiring a nanny can be a feasible childcare choice. In addition to ...