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Steven Lampert's Articles in Career

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  • What's in a Name?: How to Identify the Right Childcare Provider for Your Family
    Searching for a childcare provider can be a confusing process due to the many different terms that are used, often interchangeably, within the industry to describe different types of positions, including "nanny," "babysitter," "au pair," and "home childcare provider." In order to find a childcare provider that is the right fit for your family's needs, it is important to understand the true definitions of each term.
  • The Benefits of Using Online Nanny Services
    There are many types of nanny services with which one can work when beginning the search for a nanny to care for one's children. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of working with bricks and mortar nanny agencies or with online nanny services. Find out what the benefits are of choosing an online nanny service, including lower fees and a wider range of candidates.
  • Searching for Nanny Jobs: A Guide to Finding the Right Family Fit
    When searching for nanny jobs, finding just the right fit is the key. By taking the time at each step in the hiring process to ask key questions about the nanny positions and by observing the situation from all angles, a nanny will be able to determine ahead of time if a family might be a good fit.
  • Searching for Nannies: How to Check References Like a Pro
    When a family is researching nannies, there are several important steps that should be taken before one is hired. Most important in this process is checking references - a step that many are tempted to skip when time constraints are a factor or because the family has a "good feeling" about a candidate. Learn more about what you need to know about checking a nanny's references, from questions to ask to how to spot fake references.
  • Keeping Your Nanny Happy
    There are families that hire a nanny and keep her for years and years, and there are families that go through many nannies on a regular basis. How can you be one of the families that hire one nanny for the long term? Learn about what you can do to keep your nanny happy, from writing a nanny contract that outlines her duties to rewarding her financially to giving her the respect she deserves every day.
  • Hiring a Nanny: Traditional Nanny Agencies vs. Online Nanny Services
    When searching for a nanny, there are two types of nanny agencies available to you: the traditional bricks and mortar agency and the online nanny service. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each type of agency and the different kinds of clients they serve so you can pick the service most appropriate for your needs.
  • Everything You Need to Know about Nanny Salaries
    If your family is looking to hire a nanny, you may have questions about what an appropriate nanny salary is. There are several factors that you should consider when determining the salary range that you will offer. Nanny salaries vary depending on the area of the country, whether the job is live-in or live-out, and what experience the nanny brings to the table. Learn more about how to determine the appropriate salary for your nanny.
  • Ensuring Success with Nannies - The Nanny Contract
    Using a nanny contract is the best way to ensure a successful relationship between families and nannies. This article discusses what should be included in a nanny contract and the best ways to avoid common problems and ensure the best care for your children.
  • Ensuring a Safe Interview Process for a Nanny Candidate
    For a nanny beginning his or her job search, one of the first steps is to set up interviews with new families. However, it is important that each nanny interview is conducted safely. The nanny should make sure that she trusts her instincts and that she gives friends or family members information about when and where the interview will be held. Read on for more important safe interviewing tips for nannies.
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