How To Hire A Nanny - With "The Nanny Manual" Author Alyce DesRosiers

Trusting another person to care for your child can be challenging. Having a plan in place for hiring and employing a childcare provider will go a long way in alleviating some of the stress. Put your plan in place with episode 63, including:

when to start looking for a nanny / childcare provider (accounting for how long it can take to hire someone)

how to pre-screen candidates and conduct the interview process (because you need more than one interview with your final selections)

conducting a nanny trial period 

how to develop and maintain a good line of communication between parents and care providers

what to expect for how to pay a nanny (over the table vs under the table) and having contracts 

how to consider the nanny's perspective, including pressure they may feel (e.g. if you don't have any backup care)

how to set clear household expectations 

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