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Summary: Don't get Xed, read the ABCS
Review: A new novel about nannies says all the wrong things about nannies and the families they work for. This hiring handbook will help you make the right choice. Check your nanny's background and use the needs assessment questionaire. Working as a nanny is a full time commitment and you need to make sure the nanny working for you isn't more committed to her education and social life than she is to your children The online appendix abcnanny allows you to down load all the forms you need. Downloads are a way of life today, but this site links to the forms you need as well as the irs site.The direct links save you a lot of search time, every form you need is designated in the book. The forms in the book and on the CD proivde a lot of information about the hiring process.
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Summary: Excellant book
Review: As a parent and a child care provider for over 14 years I found this book to be outstanding. This book gives good information about finding childcare. The forms, needs assessment questions, interview techniques and back ground checks should be considered when looking for child care. Other than the telephone listing or classified ad how much do you know before you place your child in a stranger's care. The information in this book gives you a good set of guide lines to help make the right choice for you and your child.
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Summary: IRS Says Your Home is a Work Place
Review: Develop a compensation package as suggested by the author before you start the search process. Stick to your guns, if using an agency, make them understand they are not doing YOU a favor. Don't get hooked into an agency by paying an application fee. The consumer information in this book is great! The abcnanny website is very helpful, the one shortcoming is the limited directory of nanny training schools. That however is not the fault of the webdesigner and author. The forms in the book give you a lot of information about the many aspects of the search and it is important you develop a packet of documents to use during each process. We found the interview techniques and questions very helpful. The author even has developed a language of her own, I like the term "child care trio" , and having a had a nanny snatched away from us, "Nanny Napper" is a very appropriate term! This book is great, don't be concerned about the page count, every time you run off the forms from the included CD, the page count increases. You can also download the forms you need immediately from the website.
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Summary: The ABC's of Hiring a Nanny is a must!
Review: Every young parents' handbook for parenting - a plain language manual with a CD of important forms. Tips & information on parent needs assessments; hiring agencies; interviewing techniques; pertinent state & federal laws; the do's & don'ts of hiring; investigating references & credentials; employer/employee relationships & contracts.Who is watching your children? Do you really know, whether it's the baby-sitter or the nanny? Are you an educated employer of your children's primary influence -after you? Do you dread the thought of interviewing applicants for the job of being your children's nanny? What questions can you ask & what do the answers mean? Do you have any idea what the government expects of you as an employer? When you realize how unsuitable was your choice, how do you terminate the employment relationship? What really is a nanny? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then The ABCs is for you! Frances Anne Hernan has written a no-nonsense exuberant, acerbic & informative manual to make the job of hiring & firing more palatable, understandable & practised. The CD containing every form you'll ever need is a blessing! I was fortunate to eInterview this author & what an enlightening one it is!
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Summary: The ABC's of Hiring a Nanny is a must!
Review: Every young parents' handbook for parenting - a plain language manual with a CD of important forms. Tips & information on parent needs assessments; hiring agencies; interviewing techniques; pertinent state & federal laws; the do's & don'ts of hiring; investigating references & credentials; employer/employee relationships & contracts. Who is watching your children? Do you really know, whether it's the baby-sitter or the nanny? Are you an educated employer of your children's primary influence -after you? Do you dread the thought of interviewing applicants for the job of being your children's nanny? What questions can you ask & what do the answers mean? Do you have any idea what the government expects of you as an employer? When you realize how unsuitable was your choice, how do you terminate the employment relationship? What really is a nanny? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then The ABCs is for you! Frances Anne Hernan has written a no-nonsense exuberant, acerbic & informative manual to make the job of hiring & firing more palatable, understandable & practised. The CD containing every form you'll ever need is a blessing! I was fortunate to eInterview this author & what an enlightening one it is!
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Summary: My opinions by Elaine Butler
Review: FRANCES ANNE HERNON , has done a terrific job of writing this book . It is a truly wonderful guide for all parents . I certainly could have used the help of a book like this one , while raising my four sons . without a guide like this , the hiring of household help leaves a lot of questions unanswered . I for one would not remember all of the important questions to ask . The forms are an excellant guide for parents to use ,when interviewing prospective help . I strongly recommend the " ABC'OF HIRING A NANNY ", as nescessary reading for all parents , and prospective parents . Elaine Butler , Mother of four sons .
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Summary: abcs of hiring a nanny
Review: hiring a nanny is a very difficult task beause your little one's safety is at stake. this book really gives you a piece of mind and comfort to know you are doing all you can to get the best nanny for your little one or whomever you need to be cared for. Thumbs up to the author for giving such a great tool.
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Summary: Would you let your cat wash dishes?
Review: I didn't think so, that's as silly as hiring a nanny withoutchecking her experience or references. If knowledge is power, thenThe ABC's of Hiring a Nanny puts the power of an employment agency inthe palm of your hand. This handbook is a one of a kind resourcethat all parents should have when hiring child care of any kind. Theresources in the book and on her website..give every parent the edgethey need when hiring a nanny, babysitter, or any type of childcare. Not only does Frances Hernan advise you on what to look for ina nanny, she guides you through the entire hiring process from A-Zincluding what to ask potential nannies, hiring through an agency, howto word your your classified ad, what tax forms you will need, andwhere to find them and more. If you hesitate to answer thesequestions: Who's watching your children? and How much do you reallyknow about them?, you really need this book. There's a lesson to belearned for every parent in The ABC's of Hiring a Nanny.
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Summary: The ABC's of Hiring a Nanny
Review: I found this book extremely informative. The examples given of the job description and how to explain your scheduling needs are very detailed. They make it easy to figure out exactly what you need and expect from a nanny. Also once you have it on paper the prospective nanny will know what you are looking for and whether she is able to provide these services. This book is a must for anyone hiring a nanny and the information would be useful for parents just needing an occasional sitter. It will also make a great gift for first time parents.
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Summary: Timely
Review: In a culture that increasingly devalues children, "The ABC's of Hiring a Nanny" shines as a light. This ground-breaking work reminds us of the importance of finding a good nanny, with practical advice on how to do this.
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