NATIONAL NANNY TRAINING DAY- Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Stamford, CT

Calling all local nannies and caregivers in CT, Westchester, Rockland and NYC area. 

Wee Care Nanny Agency is proud to be the CT host of the 5th Annual National Nanny Training Day "NNTD" 2015.    

We had a sold out event last year so PLEASE register early to guarantee a seat.  Join us for a day of training featuring several experienced industry leaders speaking on a variety of topics to help you advance your employment skills and improve your work-life balance.

Along with interesting and informative workshops, we will have raffle prizes, a delicious buffet lunch and plenty of time to network and share our stories.  You will go home with a certificate indicating your participation in National Nanny Training Day 2015. Let’s make this year even bigger and better for the nanny community. We welcome all nannies and caregivers! 

 Seats are limited, so take advantage of the early bird ticket price.

Click here for all the information and to register.  Really hoping to see you all there!

Some pictures from 2014 CT National Nanny Training Day!

The Demand for Doulas Grows

Good article from the NYT about the growing demand for Doulas in the NY metro area and the push for greater recognition.

Doulas, a Growing Force in Maternity Culture, Seek Greater Acceptance

On the morning of the day Marisa Pizarro gave birth, the usual tumult reigned in her apartment in Lower Manhattan’s financial district. Her husband, a music producer known as J Grand, in shower sandals and gym shorts, was busy tending to their toddler daughter, the financial news on TV and his iPad, where he was still rearranging tracks on a forthcoming release.

His wife, her contractions now 10 minutes apart, was almost an afterthought. But who could blame him? Ms. Pizarro had her doula,...read here

 

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Scammers Posing as Parents Target Would-Be Sitters & Nannies on Care.com and Other Online Sites

As always, scammers are taking advantage of people in a vulnerable state as they seek employment. If you are using Care .com or any online listing boards, keep your guard up.  As with anything you do online, always exercise common sense.

Nannies and baby sitters are being targeted by a scam designed to take their money and leave them without jobs. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. (Published Monday, Feb 2, 2015) See Report Here


 

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Guidance on the Holiday Bonus for the Nanny or On-Call Babysitter

  

Dear Wee Care, 
"Thank you, thank you for sending Lily our way.  She is FABULOUS! Since she is our first nanny, can you provide us with some guidance on a Christmas/holiday bonus?" Understandably, we get this question a lot during this time of year.

To answer your question, a full-time nanny can usually expect a holiday bonus of one week's pay - two week's salary depending upon her length of service.  Additionally, if the nanny has been with the family under a year, half of her weekly salary is standard. If the nanny is  just starting, a $100 gift card sets a nice tone.  A hand-written note of thanks expressing your sincere appreciation and referencing a yearly highlight of the caregiver/child relationship is an additional way to show your genuine gratitude. 

Some families will include an extra little something coming from the children like a homemade card, cookies or her favorite confection which surrounds the monetary gift with genuine warmth and appreciation from the child.

For the regular on call  babysitter that provides care several times each month, a gift equal to one night's pay are the norm. Many families choose to provide a $50-$100 gift card to her favorite shop, cafe, nail salon etc.

Housekeeper/Cleaner,  one or two week's pay, depending upon her length of service and a small gift like  a bottle of wine.

Obviously, this is a general guideline of industry norms in the NY Metro Region. Some families give more or less depending on the particular circumstances and family budget.  


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