When my son was born and we needed a babysitter, I remember feeling completely overwhelmed. Where do you even start when it comes to hiring someone you barely know to care for your child? It’s a feeling that so many parents share, and that’s exactly what today’s episode is about: nanny the process, the common mistakes and how to navigate them.
In this episode of Yoga | Birth | BabiesI have Sarah Davis. Sarah has been in the nanny industry for over 25 years and has owned Nanny Agency Olive You Nanny Agency for 20 years. She also created The Nanny Playbook, a step-by-step guide that empowers parents to confidently hire and build lasting relationships with nannies.
In this episode you will learn about:
- Sarah, and what brought her to daycare
- The very first step in hiring a nanny
- Some of the biggest mistakes parents make during the hiring process
- Sarah’s relationship-based approach: what it looks like in practice and why it matters for long-term success
- Practical ways families can build a strong foundation for open communication with their sitter
- What Sarah suggests parents include in a ‘nanny-family agreement’ – to help set expectations from the start
- Red flags that parents should look out for during the job interview or trial period
- A personal story from Sarah’s experience that illustrates the impact of a strong nanny-family relationship
- Advice for families struggling with guilt or uncertainty about hiring outside help
- How the process changes when hiring a sitter for a newborn versus a toddler or school-age child
- One last tip or advice that Sarah would like to give to new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Sara:
Sarah has been in the nanny industry for over 25 years and has been the owner of nanny agency Olive You Nanny for 20 years now. She is an expert on all topics related to nannies and has spoken to many new and seasoned parents.
Connect with Sara:
www.oliveyounanny.com
IG: @oliveyounanny
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