Trusting another person to care for your child can be challenging. Having a plan in place for hiring and employing a childcare provider will go a long way in alleviating some of the stress. Put your plan in place with this episode, including:

• when to start looking for a nanny / childcare provider (accounting for how long it can take to hire someone)
• how to pre-screen candidates and conduct the interview process (because you need more than one interview with your final selections)
• conducting a nanny trial period 
• how to develop and maintain a good line of communication between parents and care providers
• what to expect for how to pay a nanny (over the table vs under the table) and having contracts 
• how to consider the nanny's perspective, including pressure they may feel (e.g. if you don't have any backup care)
• how to set clear household expectations 

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Alyce's book The Nanny Manual: How to Choose and Nurture the Perfect Childcare Partner

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