by Genna | Oct 5, 2023 | For Childcare Providers, Life as an Agency Owner
In February this year, I suddenly found myself depending on a walker just to make it to my kitchen. I severely herniated a disc in my lower back while bending to pick up my dog’s bowl, an injury brought on by years of use. The pain was excruciating. On top of...
by Genna | Sep 12, 2023 | For Parents
Job interviews typically feature a standard set of questions, yet these questions often aren’t that effective at truly gauging a candidate’s values and future conduct. If you haven’t had prior experience in HR or management, interviewing nanny...
by Genna | Aug 8, 2023 | For Parents
August is a busy time as many parents work to secure an after-school care plan for the coming year. The scarcity of after-school care options is a major issue that deserves discussion on multiple fronts. In this article, we focus on the decision to hire a part-time...
by Genna | Jul 17, 2023 | For Parents
You are polite to sitters and nannies, you pay a competitive hourly rate, your kids are respectful, and they are really neat kids! Still, you have gone through several nannies or babysitters this year and sometimes you feel like no one wants to work anymore. Is there...
by Genna | Jul 10, 2023 | For Childcare Providers, Life as an Agency Owner
As the owner of a childcare agency, I have had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of applicants for nanny and babysitting positions. Since 2020, virtual interviewing has become common and I’m so glad for this time-saving efficiency. I have also experienced...
