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Our Popular "10 Tips" Series distills common problems and challenges household employers face into 10 easy to follow steps to resolve. Families who take the necessary time to understand their family's needs, thoroughly screen the nanny candidates and resist the urge to 'settle' on the less than ideal candidate report the best long term satisfaction with the employment arrangement. Ultimately, a family will spend less time on staffing when they staff right the first time!  **Our tip sheet, How to Hire the BEST Nanny, will take you step by step through employer best practices when hiring a nanny.** Fill out the quick form at the right and we will email this to you immediately. 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