Martha's Adult Care Blog Posts

Back in 2009, I received a question from a parent who had found what appeared to be the perfect nanny, but had several tattoos on her arms and back of her neck. This parent was concerned about the impression this would leave on her children, and wondered if the tattoos represented anything about the nanny.

I just received an upsetting phone call from a woman who has been ‘taken’ by a nanny agency in Toronto. The story she tells, tells a story of human trafficking. Many would think that the issue of human trafficking doesn’t exist in Canada, but it very much does.

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So you’ve picked the applicants that you’re going to interview for the position. Should be easy, right? Sit down, explain the role to them, ask them questions and evaluate them after. It’s the people you’re interviewing that are being evaluated and you don’t have to worry, right? Maybe not.

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Have you read our How-To Guide on Hiring a Nanny ? Step 4 is conducting phone interviews with the short-listed nannies. After you have reviewed the applicants to your position and feel that she could be a fit for your family, your next step should be a brief telephone interview.

If you mention the words "Nanny Cams", you're likely to get some interesting reactions. The use of nanny cams is a very sensitive topid in the nanny/caregiver world. We often get questions from families asking us if they should use a nanny cam in their home. Personally, I think you should discuss it with your nanny.

We regularly get asked "What will a nanny do?" These parents are wondering what duties nannies will do other than childcare; everyone has a different definition of a nanny role, so it's a great question to cover. However, sometimes its easier to answer "What WON'T a nanny do?"

How exciting! You've gone through the searching process and have been interviewed by one or more family, and now you've got a job offer with a family. There are a few things to consider before accepting the job to be sure that it's the right job for you now, and that you're the right person for the family.

There are plenty of myths and misconceptions when it comes to caregiver taxes and employer responsibilities. The best advice is to seek information from knowledgeable resources (and I don’t mean your friends who are in the same boat!).