Everything you need to know about hiring, firing and managing a nanny!
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Below is a letter from our Founder and President, Susan Fox, posted to our Listserv and shared here for the benefit of our community.
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Hey All,
I’ve been in touch with the folks from the Carroll Gardens Nanny Association. They had a meeting with nannies who are part of their organization. I wanted to share some of their concerns, as well as some issues that have
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Some of you might not know that Founder Susan Fox has her Ph. D. in Communication (from a gazillion years ago). She still teaches a graduate level Interpersonal Communication Course at NYU every so often and at the end of the semester I hand out a documnet called, "Doc Fox's Lessons for Better Communication."
When she mentions it to people they say they'd love to see it. So here it is; raw, un-prettied up, and for your knowledge. So come sit
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The 2019 data is here! PSP conducted its 7th survey of employers who employ a nanny. These results are based on 870 parents from Brooklyn who employ live-out nannies who are not part of a nanny share.
It's inevitable that your childcare needs will change as your kids grow older or work schedules change. But what can you do to still keep your nanny? According to PSP Nanny Survey Data, only 12% of nannies transition into the afterschool pick up. Here are some words of wisdom from PSP members who have changed their nanny's job description over time.
This article contains advice from two discussions on the PSP advice forum. One from 2014, and
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Looking for a nanny is always an involved process, and if you work from home full-time, there are additional considerations to factor in. Here, you’ll find experiences from WFH parents who have successfully navigated the hiring process.
No matter your working situation, be sure to review the PSP Guide to Hiring a Nanny for help with all steps of the process—from posting an ISO ad to welcoming your new nanny into your home.
Park Slope Parents has more than a dozen PSP Guides—comprehensive resources compiled from crowdsourced and expert wisdom to help you through all stages of the parenting journey.
The PSP Guides Library is available at a reduced price to PSP members, and non-members can also purchase guides for a small fee. If you're a parent in Brooklyn who wants access to all of the guides at reduced cost, plus dozens of forums tailored to your parenting
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The Park Slope Parents After School Nanny Guide explores how to secure regular part-time help (typically M-F 3-7pm schedules).
The results of the 2012 Babysitter Survey is here!
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HOW MUCH FOR A LITTLE "PARENTAL R & R"?
Over the years, Park Slope Parents has asked hundreds of local families about their Nannies. From average salary through to vacation, job duties and more - find out what you can expect and offer your Nanny in the 'hood.
Park Slope Parents strongly advises that parents hiring a Nanny should implement a Work Agreement in their Nanny arrangement. Having a Work Agreement can save a lot of trouble that could have been avoided and is useful not just for you as an employer but also for your Nanny as an employee. Our Nanny Survey data reveals that one of the main things parents wish they had done differently was to have some kind of written agreement with their
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Working moms talk about how their baby adjusted to nanny and overcoming baby’s separation anxiety.
Parents share how they made the first few days with their nanny a flying success.
Have a nanny in your life or looking for one? You definitely need to read this.
This article contains data on nanny wages data from PSP’s 2022 Nanny Survey. Please make concessions for higher pay. Here we map out the typical pay practices, including PSP community standards and FAQS from our members.
SEARCHING THE PARK SLOPE PARENTS CLASSIFIEDS
To search for nannies on the PSP Classifieds you'll need to be a member of our group. Join HERE.
We have over 100 groups on Park Slope parents, but all our CHILDCARE posts are featured on the PSP Classifieds Group. This is where you can access all our nanny posts.
Once you are on the Classifieds Group, you can search the hashtag #CHILDCARE.
Frequently asked questions about the nanny relationship, answered.
Summer's end means changing childcare needs for many of us, whether hiring a nanny or moving on from a current nanny is on the horizon. Whatever your situation, we have tons of information to guide you as you make the best choices for your family.
This article looks at what PSP members pay their nanny when they need childcare overnight. You will find what members revealed in the most recent Nanny Survey (2015) and shared across our groups.
Park Slope Parents strongly advises that parents hiring a Nanny should implement a Work Agreement in their Nanny arrangement. Having a Work Agreement can save a lot of trouble that could have been avoided and is useful not just for you as an employer but also for your Nanny as an employee. Our Nanny Survey data reveals that one of the main things parents wish they had done differently was to have some kind of written agreement with their
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What to do when you must end the Nanny relationship - on a good note! You have a GREAT situation with your Nanny. But because of schedule changes, school starting, or a big MOVE - here's advice from parents who have ended the Nanny Relationship positively and healthily.
The Park Slope Parents Guide to Hiring a Nanny is an amalgamation of best-practices, insights and honest expressions culled from years of experience by a diverse group of parents who have all been where you are now.
This article talks through the ins and outs of what you need to know and the steps you need to take for terminating your caregiver.
The pros and cons of hiring a male babysitter...
A few words to remind you about PSP's due dilligence when posting Nanny references.
If you want to post a message to our PSP Classifieds Group, here are the steps to make it happen.
Please note that you'll need to be a member of our community to post to the Classifieds. Learn more and find your new support group HERE!
A few words to remind you about what due dilligence you need to take when hiring your Nanny.
It's time to move on. Schedules have changed, the kids are starting school, or you've decided to be a stay at home parent. Whatever the reason, here are The Top Ten Tips for helping your great nanny find an equally great new family!
Looking for support in all stages of the parenting journey, comprehensive guides to starting and ending nanny relationships, access to our Classifieds, dozens of specialty groups for your interests and identities,
...Learn about doing doing due diligence and the precautions you need to take - both before you hire and on the job.
This section talks you through making a final decision, final offer, and orienting your new nanny.
Interested in a Nanny Share?
This section talks you through all you need to know about interviewing nanny candidates on the references.
Step-by-step instructions and web links for paying your nanny or other household employee on the books.
