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I Nanny for a Military Family...

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 9/19/17 3:40 PM

Military families live a unique lifestyle. Oftentimes, a military family won’t live in the same place for more than a few years, and they learn to embrace the adventure of living in new places. No matter how exciting moving from place to place is, it can be difficult at times on each member of the family, especially the children. Add to this the stress that having a parent deployed for long periods of time, and it is understandable that the children (and the spouse at home) need extra emotional support. Having a strong family unit in place is important, but adding a nanny into the mix can be an incredibly beneficial thing, too. Here are some of the pros and cons of working as a nanny for a military family.

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction, nanny, nanny job description, agency

Nannying with a Work At Home Parent (Part 2)

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 2/28/17 4:45 PM

Now that there have been boundaries and ground rules established, the nanny and the work at home parent will need to talk about how to handle conflict/discipline as well as work on a schedule/routine that can be followed on a daily basis.

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction

Nannying with a Work At Home Parent (Part 1)

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 2/21/17 4:45 PM

Many companies are now allowing their employees to work remotely, which means they can work from home rather than heading into the office for a traditional work day. Telework for a parent has many benefits, but it can also prove challenging if you’re looking for nanny services.

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction

7 Things Amazing Nannies Do

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 9/20/16 8:00 AM

At HWS, we are taking a departure from our normal weekly post to share with you a post written by a mom we have never met, about a nanny we don't know. On a daily basis we speak to Moms and Dads across America who freely express their appreciation for their nanny. They understand the key role the nanny plays in their lives and the lives of their children. They "get it."

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction

Nanny Recommended Best Toddler Picture Books

Posted by Kathy Webb on 1/15/15 4:00 PM

Your toddler is a bundle of energy. Play is your toddler’s work. There are times, however, when just sitting down and having snuggle time is important, especially when winter weather limits activities or a cold or a flu has your child (or you) feeling down.

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction, nanny training

5 Attitudes Every Nanny Should Bring to the Workplace

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 11/18/14 6:26 PM

The keys to a nanny's success in the workplace all revolve around attitude. The "secret sauce" all successful professional nannies bring to their workplace includes the following attitudes:

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction, nanny

How a Nanny Addresses Pay on the Books with a Family

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 10/28/14 5:51 PM

I recently attended Nannypalooza in Philadelphia where I was asked by a nanny in attendance if I could coach her on how to speak to her employer about being paid on the books. Immediately several other nannies joined the conversation, sharing that this is one of the most difficult conversations to initiate with their employers.

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Topics: nanny off the books, nanny job satisfaction, nanny taxes

10 Tips from the Best Nanny Industry Insiders About Nanny Job Satisfaction

Posted by HomeWork Solutions on 10/7/14 6:53 PM

When families hire a nanny, they enter the relationship with the best of intentions to establish a mutually rewarding long term relationship between the nanny and the family. You have gone to a lot of effort to locate this nanny, what actions can you take as the nanny employer to insure your mutual satisfaction? What are the keys to nanny job satisfaction?

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Topics: nanny job satisfaction, nanny retention

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