It is not too late to find a great gift for your nanny. Your nanny takes great care of your children and probably many other tasks around the house. Give them something special this holiday season to let them know how much you appreciate the work they do. Below find our top 10 for 2022 [...]
Discretion and confidentiality is key when it comes to the nanny/family relationship and at some point in your career you may be asked to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement). A non-disclosure agreement is a contract by which you agree to not disclose confidential information, and it can work both ways. Families won’t disclose information about [...]
With the rising cost of just about everything these days, more and more parents are looking at Nanny Shares when it comes to childcare. While becoming more popular as a choice for childcare, many families and Nannies are still unclear as to what a Nanny share is and how it works. We'll walk you through [...]
National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is happening September 18 - 24 this year. “What began as an effort of few now spans hundreds of professionals the last full week of September each year. NNRW continues to focus on the positive, quality aspects that nannies bring to their charges and jobs every day; and for parents [...]
As you begin planning your family vacation, taking your Nanny with you may seem like the perfect solution, but our experts at The Washburn Agency want to give you some things to consider while planning your next vacation with a Nanny. Ask the Nanny if they will go on the trip with you. Don’t assume [...]
Finding and keeping a Nanny can be difficult, confusing, and time-consuming. Where do you start? What resources do you use? How do you screen and check references? When will you schedule interviews? What about legal pay, benefits, and a trial period? The answer? Use an Agency. Online services, personal referrals, and local Facebook groups may [...]
When it comes to finding a Nanny job, you have many options - word of mouth, local Facebook groups, online services, and Agencies. Many Nannies utilize all options available to them when looking for a new position. When working with an Agency, it’s important to choose one that you are comfortable with, one that communicates [...]