Because your nanny cares for your children, has an intimate knowledge of the inner workings of your household, and may even live in your home, it's easy for personal and professional lines to blur. Oftentimes, nannies become more like friends or treasured members of the family than employees. There are, however, a few boundaries that are wise to keep in place. Specifically, parents should avoid viewing their nanny as a ...

Establishing a nanny share relationship can allow two families who wouldn't ordinarily be able to afford private childcare to split the costs of her salary and the requisite employment taxes in order to provide their children with in-home care. These arrangements are also effective ways of allowing only children to socialize with a peer or small group of peers on a regular basis, learning important social skills along the way. ...

When your child acts out in front of his friends or classmates, figuring out the best way to discipline him without humiliating him in the presence of others or damaging his self-esteem isn't always easy. These delicate situations demand careful handling to ensure that your child understands what he's done wrong and that there will be consequences for his actions, all without incurring the teasing wrath of onlooking peers. Privately Acknowledge ...

When you place an ad seeking a new nanny, the sheer number of responses you receive from applicants can be staggering, especially in today's difficult economic climate. Depending on the qualifications that you're looking for in a childcare provider, however, the majority may not even be eligible for consideration. If you do manage to get to the interview stage with an applicant before discovering that she's not what you're looking ...