Nannies: Live-In vs. Live-Out

Nannies tend to become a part of your family, but it’s a personal choice as to whether or not they will actually sleep under the same roof as you. Many nannies appreciate the live-in option because it offers job security and the ability to focus on their work....

Buying and Using a Nanny Cam

When it comes to having strangers in your home, you shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting some surveillance. Many businesses and offices have cameras in their buildings, and while you’re away, your home is somebody’s work place too. The only thing you...

Deciding on Daycare or Nanny

For parents seeking care for their child or children while they are working, there are quite a few choices available. The two most popular options are choosing a daycare center to send the child to, or hiring a nanny or babysitter to care for the child at home. Both...

Creating the Best Relationship with Your Nanny

Few relationships are as complex as the mother-nanny relationship. When you bring a nanny into your home, not only are you someone’s employer, but you are also co-parenting with that person. This creates a very strange blend of professionalism and intimacy. To...

Paying Your Nanny Legally

While it may be tempting to pay your caregiver under the table, the penalties for doing so greatly outweigh the benefits. Not only is paying your nanny on the books the right thing to do legally, but there are also many advantages for the both of you, such as: -People...

How to Find a Nanny

Choosing the right nanny is very important as you bring up your child. You have to choose wisely since that person will be responsible for the happiness and safety of your child, and also likely to become an integral part of your family. You have to be ready to sift...