By Colleen O'Connor
Many people seeking employment as nannies want a job to which they can bring their own child along. Nannies from the Heartland does place these candidates, but only in rare circumstances. Typically we will place a "nanny plus playmate" candidate only when she is an incredibly experienced nanny and has worked with our agency before.
Some nannies want to bring their child to work on a regular basis, while others may only ask to do so during school breaks or other special circumstances. In the right situation, a nanny who brings her own child can be a wonderful and unique asset to your family. Here are some reasons why:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Nanny Versus Babysitter
People often wonder, "What is a nanny? Isn't she just the same as a babysitter?" This couldn't be further from the truth. While babysitters are qualified to supervise children for short periods of time, nannies are extremely skilled in providing long-term care for a child's intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development needs.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Creating a Great Nanny Job
By Colleen O'Connor
Even in an employer's market, the best jobs will attract the best candidates. When hiring a nanny, create a position that will appeal to the kind of caregiver you seek. Here are some criteria to consider:
Even in an employer's market, the best jobs will attract the best candidates. When hiring a nanny, create a position that will appeal to the kind of caregiver you seek. Here are some criteria to consider:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Valentine's Day Party Ideas
By Kelly P. Miller
Every year, I plan a Valentine's Day Party for the children I care for. This year is no exception! We have invited the neighbor nanny and children over, and we are in the midst of planning games and activities. Here are some fun games I have found: 1. Conversation Heart Challenge -- see who can make the biggest tower out of conversation hearts in 30 seconds! 2. Heart Target Game -- tape a large heart to the floor. Give every child a balloon ... blow up the balloon, but don't tie it! Have the children let go ... whoever is closest to the target wins! 3. Hugs and Kisses Jar -- fill a jar with chocolate hugs and kisses ... whoever guesses the closest to the number in the jar gets to keep the jar! We will also do a craft and read the book "Queen of Hearts" by Mary Engelbreit.
Every year, I plan a Valentine's Day Party for the children I care for. This year is no exception! We have invited the neighbor nanny and children over, and we are in the midst of planning games and activities. Here are some fun games I have found: 1. Conversation Heart Challenge -- see who can make the biggest tower out of conversation hearts in 30 seconds! 2. Heart Target Game -- tape a large heart to the floor. Give every child a balloon ... blow up the balloon, but don't tie it! Have the children let go ... whoever is closest to the target wins! 3. Hugs and Kisses Jar -- fill a jar with chocolate hugs and kisses ... whoever guesses the closest to the number in the jar gets to keep the jar! We will also do a craft and read the book "Queen of Hearts" by Mary Engelbreit.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Communicating with Your Nanny
Family-nanny communication can be challenging because the relationship is more personal than a typical employer-employee relationship. This New York Times article discusses the issue and how parents can be effective employers.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Better Business Bureau Accreditation: What does this mean?
By Mary O'Connor
Nannies from the Heartland is proud to be a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating. We are the only BBB accredited nanny service in Minnesota. In order to be an accredited business we agree to abide by the following standards:
Nannies from the Heartland is proud to be a BBB accredited business with an A+ rating. We are the only BBB accredited nanny service in Minnesota. In order to be an accredited business we agree to abide by the following standards:
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