100 Tips for Nannies and Families

I recently had the great pleasure of working with Jon and Kate Gosselin, from the hit television show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, to help them find a nanny.  As you can imagine, these parents of eight young children were looking for an extra pair of hands to help out around the house.

I was thrilled to help this lovely family interview - and ultimately hire - a nanny to help care for their children.  I worked closely with Kate to determine what she was looking for in a nanny, and like many of the families we work with, she needed someone flexible, experienced, patient, nurturing and able to multi-task effectively.  And she wanted a part-time nanny to provide support, as needed.

Kate understood the key to successfully finding a nanny: being able to clearly articulate what they needed.  Obviously experience, patience and nurturing are important attributes for a childcare provider, but she also knew that their nanny faced some unique challenges and needed to keep up with the hectic pace of their household.  Their nanny had to be energetic enough to keep up with their multiple sets of multiples!

Additionally, Kate was up-front about her expectations, which is a critical step in forming a successful relationship with a nanny.  She explained the nanny’s responsibilities up front, so everyone was clear from the beginning of the relationship.  Whenever our clients hire a new nanny, we encourage them to define responsibilities from day one so there’s no confusion or miscommunication.  Let your nanny know if you want them to assist with bath time, dinner preparation, laundry or other household tasks.

It was a joy to work with Jon and Kate and meet their adorable children.  And I was delighted that we were able to match them with a wonderful nanny to assist them with their childcare needs.

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