Nanny and Au Pair Internet Use Do’s and Don’ts: We have been discussing issues of privacy for nannies and au pairs. Using the Internet at work can become an issue as privacy as well. The use of computers commonly pervades every facet of life. Yet, nannies and au pairs may not always have computers available […]
PRIVACY FOR NANNIES & AU PAIRS
January 5, 2009 24 Comments
Nannies and au pairs should expect total privacy from employers against all searches of personal property unless nannies freely consent to such searches. Without prior permission, parents cannot open or examine the contents of packages, bags, coats, or any personal property of nannies and au pairs. Diaries, mail, and personal computers are not subject to […]
Tracking Nannies
January 4, 2009 10 Comments
More Than Nanny Cams Yesterday we discussed building trust between nannies and parents by conducting thorough interviews, background checks, and by using nanny cams. http://bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com/2009/01/nanny-cams.html We should mention there are other technologies parents use to track nannies. Parents may use global positioning systems (GPS) in the cars used by nannies to transport children. Employer supplied […]
Results: Did the Economy Affect Nanny Bonuses?
January 2, 2009 7 Comments
The Results Are In After posting our article, Did the Economy Affect Nanny Bonuses?, http://bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com/2008/12/did-economy-affect-nanny-bonuses.html the results of our Best Nanny Newsletter Blog poll asking nannies if their end of year bonus was affected by the economy is complete. Eighty-eight (88) nannies replied to the poll. Fifty-one nannies (58%) answered “No,” their holiday bonus was […]
Professionals that Become Nannies
January 1, 2009 9 Comments
Many nannies are well educated professionals who worked in other fields but now love their chosen occupation. If you fit into this category, please comment below this article and tell us why you choose to be a nanny. Andrea Gassert, a professional nanny in Beachwood, Ohio worked as a legal secretary in the property management […]
What to Charge on New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2008 30 Comments
Is it Fair to Ask for More Per Hour Working on New Year’s Eve? Andrea Flagg, professional nanny and co-founder of Nanny Alliance of New York and New Jersey http://www.nannyalliancenyandnj.com/ asked Best Nanny Newsletter http://www.bestnannynewsletter.com/ “Is it fair to ask for more than usual on New Year’s Eve?” We believe, in the spirit of the […]
Did The Economy Affect Nanny Bonuses?
December 26, 2008 18 Comments
We received many responses about the topic of holiday bonuses for nannies after Best Nanny Newsletter was quoted in the Wall St Journal (see below or click this link): http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2008/12/19/holiday-bonus-what-to-give-the-nanny/ Now that Christmas is over we asked Best Nanny Newsletter subscribers, “If you work as a nanny did the economy affect your holiday bonus or […]
Holiday Bonus: What to Give the Nanny?
December 20, 2008 33 Comments
Best Nanny Newsletter was quoted in the Wall Street Journal: http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2008/12/19/holiday-bonus-what-to-give-the-nanny/ Recently, we discussed guidelines around gifts for classroom teachers and other folks who help us with our juggles. But if you’re still pondering what to get your child’s babysitter, nanny or tutor as a holiday gift, in this tough economy, I have one word […]
Nanny Versus Au Pair Care
December 17, 2008 20 Comments
Foreign Exchange: Au Pair Care On the Rise Do our readers agree with the Wall Street Journal on this topic? Comment on this topic below the article. Posted by Sue Shellenbarger More families are relying for child care on foreign au pairs – the child-care workers who come to the U.S. under a State Department […]
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