DID SOMEONE SAY BENEFITS?
Perfect Nanny Match truly put the needs of the nannies and educators we work with as the top priority. We go to great lengths to make sure the families we work with understand their role as an employer.
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Halloween is Coming!
Halloween is a little over a month away. Where is the time going!? That means that families in the Metro Detroit area are going to be scurrying to the store (or to be safe, online) to find their family a proper Halloween...
Refer a nanny to Perfect Nanny Match, and if they are matched with a family successfully (stays for over 60 days) you will receive a $75 gift card to Target, Amazon or Starbucks (your choice)!
We have plenty of available positions, all...
Perfect Nanny Match did not design this rating scale, however we are utilizing this as a tool to better match our clients and nannies.
APNA has prepared this handy COVID-19 Risk Tolerance Scale you can use in your office and share with...
If you are a nanny or employ a nanny, you have surely thought about how this pandemic, and mandated lock-down will affect employment status.
Perfect Nanny Match has been fielding questions all week attempting to help our clients and...
Now that Perfect Nanny Match has helped you find your "perfect nanny", you might want to freshen up your "being a boss" skills!
Many families we work with have never directly employed someone before. This article written...
Ever thought about offering health insurance to your nanny, but were unclear how to go about that?
Take a look at this handy article from our trusted partners for all things nanny tax/payroll HomeWork Solutions Inc Household...
Perfect Nanny Match has many families in the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor area who are in need of temporary nanny services starting on/around January 6th. These families all most likely are either searching for their permanent 'perfect...
Blog post written by Lena, the owner of Perfect Nanny Match as well as recipes used from various blogs: curveycarrot.com and hungryhappenings.com
Thanksgiving is a time for family, thankfulness and FOOD! While you are busy trying to get all the...
Fun game to play for kids ages 4-10 while on a road trip or at the dinner table! "Would you Rather" is a classic, fun, and entertaining game for everyone!
We have had a busy 2017 getting ready for several new launches and ideas for 2018. All changes will benefit both our amazing families and nannies!
INA!! Perfect Nanny Match is now a renewed International Nanny Association member! We have...
Helpful Year End Bonus Guide
Are you considering offering some type of bonus for your nanny or household staff? They sure would appreciate it! Giving a bonus at the end of the year is a great way to show your appreciation for all their hard work...
Feeling hot cooped up indoors? Stay cool with your kids at some splash pads and parks! No matter where you live, this list from Metro Detroit Mommy will sure to have something...
Haggling on the cost of a nanny might be an awful idea. Going back and forth on what this person is worth to you is a mistake. These are a few reasons why:
This person is playing a huge role in your child's' life and is providing an...
Have you ever wondered what your nanny was thinking about you as an employer? Find out, in the video below!
Perfect Nanny Match delves into the difference between a nanny and a babysitter, how to find the perfect nanny and what your nanny wishes...
Did your kids start school this week in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county? When they came home on their first day, I bet you asked the dreaded question: "How was your day?". Bor-ing!
As a nanny myself, I know I've asked that...
Is your house babyproofed? I've been asked by several families with new babies lately if I have any tips for baby proofing. There are SO many different tips, I decided to link a great article with extensive proofing information. There are...
Hi Everyone! Do your kids like to snack during the day as much as I do? If so you AND your kids will love this easy, two ingredient fruit roll up recipe. It's super simple, and the kids can help! Here are the directions, and see video...
There are plenty of activity lists for the Oakland County areas' children, but not as many for Macomb County, Michigan. Here are a few of my favorite places to take my little ones. These are not super budget friendly, so please keep that in...
Spring break is coming! As you travel the web in search of new and exciting ideas to have fun with your children you’ll occasionally come across a gem! We happened to do just that when we found Activity Mom today.
Maybe you’re...
Recently, one of my clients sent me an excited email because one of my nanny candidates sent them a thank you card after her interview. They were extremely impressed by the gesture! They told me that out of at least 10+ candidates that they had...
Halloween is Coming!
Halloween is a little over a month away. Where is the time going!? That means that families in the Metro Detroit area are going to be scurrying to the store (or to be safe, online) to find their family a proper Halloween...
Even if you don't use cloth diapers in your house, this recipe from my good friend Brandi Hohner will work for your family! Check out her price breakdown at the end, it's a staggering difference from store-bought detergents. Thanks Brandi...
Ever wonder what nannies do when they aren't wiping snot off of a child's nose? Well, we like to have fun. We like to go out, we like to tell jokes, we like to have a glass (or two) of wine, and we like to share our stories. Take a look at...
Over the weekend I hosted a kid friendly Halloween party. I spent Friday preparing a few cute Halloween activities, and recipes for everyone to enjoy. I have added the recipes so you can do them with your family and children. I tried to take the...
Thank you to Morningside Nannies who wrote this fabulous article. See original article here: http://www.morningsidenannies.com/blog/placeholder/
Qualities of a GREAT Nanny:
1. A great nanny genuinely loves the company of children. Nannies...
All my life I was out in time outs. I was told to stand in the corner, go to your room and 'think about what you did' and told to 'sit quietly, and tell me in 5 minutes what you did wrong'. This was how I grew up, so I hardly know...
Happy Sunday everyone! This list comes from the blog 'www.growingajeweledrose.com' and I just had to share it!
This blogger-Mom realized she was using many, many items from the Dollar Tree to help her daughter explore fun activities. She...
Many of my nannies and sitters lately have been confused as to why they are not getting jobs quicker, or are not getting called back after interviews. The main reason for this, is because many nannies/sitters come to Perfect Nanny Match unprepared....
Check out this fun, easy way to make a caterpillar out of a banana, and some peanut butter! Add celery/carrots to make it cute!
http://www.peanutbutter.com/recipes/detail/9929/1/peanut-butter-caterpillar
Ingredients
1 banana
2 Tbsp....
This poem was written by a few nanny friends of mine.
Based off the book 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
If you give a nanny a naptime…
She’ll finally get to go to the bathroom in peace.
While she’s washing her...
Spring break is fast approaching for many families. That means that unless you are going on vacation, you will have some very bored kiddos here in Michigan! I have compiled a list of some really fun, inexpensive (and some for FREE) activities to do...
Job creep, when your employer keeps adding tasks to your job description, is one of the biggest challenges you can face as a nanny. You want to help, you want to do a great job, you want to pitch in but you also don’t want to feel taken...
11 Step Program for those thinking of Having Kids: (from a good friend...had to share!)
Lesson 1
1. Go to the grocery store.
2. Arrange to have your salary paid directly to their head office.
3. Go home.
4. Pick up the paper.
5....
I love ideas for easy crafts, don't you?
This idea takes only two main ingredients (and food coloring if you want to make it pretty)
There are a few ways to make slime, however I found this recipe works best ~
1 1/2 cups of CLEAR glue...
Perfect Nanny Match was featured in the Farmington Patch website this morning! They feature one small business every week and I happened to be the chosen one this week. Here's the article! Thanks Patch for featuring Perfect Nanny...
Many parents ask: "How do I get my kids to go to bed and stay there?"
Dr. Charles Fay has some answers:
During the first year or so, simply comfort them.
Emotional bonding and the development of trust are the critical...
'Tis the Season – for Some Quiet
By Hedda Sharapan
A colleague of mine told me she’s already feeling the stressful effects of the holiday season in her child care. There seems to be more anxiety, tension, irritability and...
This article is excerpted from “The Mister Rogers Parenting Book” the last book Fred Rogers worked on before his death in 2003.
Making Rules:
Choose a few rules that matter most. Children are more likely to know what’s...
It’s easy to think of bullying as a normal part of childhood—and no big deal. After all, it’s been going on since time immemorial. The popular kids have always picked on the less popular kids. We’ve seen it at school, watched...
Choosing the right childcare situation is never easy. Determining what situation best suits your family requires careful consideration of your needs, budget, and care giving expectations. If you’re wavering between nanny care and daycare, here...
I really like the nanny I hired. How do I make our relationship work?
(From babycenter.com) For starters, realize that your job doesn't end once you find a suitable nanny. For your arrangement to be a success, you must be a good...
Nanny 101
You’re extremely flexible. You are always prepared if your employer asks you to do something at the last minute regarding the child.
You don’t mind working holidays. There may be times where you are needed on Christmas...
With all the holidays coming up, we wanted to share a few ways travelling with your nanny, could become a life saver! We all know that a nanny can make your life easier when you find yourself balancing multiple priorities, but have you ever...
In today’s fast paced world, there never seems like there is enough time to do everything. Between husband, kids, school, birthday parties, classes and work (phew), moms today are expected to be Super-Mom. With the increasing workload,...
