Gifting your Families this holiday season? ( Ideas for the placed FT/PT/Temp Nanny)

I recently had a NannyMall Nanny email to say she was giving gifts to the children of the family in which she was placed and she asked a really great question:
Is it appropriate to gift the parents and if so, what do you give them?
Etiquette dictates you don't truly need to gift the parents because after all, it's the children you are there for.....however.....if you'd like to give to the parents, here are a few easy, inexpensive ideas.

For the Permanent Nanny:

1. Make a coupon either on your computer or by hand for a "free of charge evening." Then give the dates on the back of when you are available to watch the children.
2. A small gift basket packed with popcorn and/or sweets and a child's movie; it encourages "family time."
3. A board game that has at least as many players as there are in the family.
4. A tin of cookies that were prepared by you and your charges.
5. A simple thank you note expressing how thankful you are for your position.
6. A framed finger-paint picture (done by the children of course!) :-)
   
7. A holiday themed "Welcome" mat.
8. A couple of holiday kitchen towels.
9. Gift card to their favorite restaurant.
   

For the Temp/On-call Nanny: (who probably has many Families)

1. Again, a coupon would suffice, however you probably want to limit it: i.e. "1 hour free" or "free trip to the zoo" for the children, etc...
2. Thank you cards with a nice written sentiment about the Family.
   
3. Small boxes of their favorite candy.
4. A gift card to their favorite coffeehouse.
5. Art projects completed by the children.
   
6. A small house plant, i.e. poinsettia. (animals should be kept away as they are poisonous)
7. A simple phone call to share holiday well-wishes.
   

There are many, many other ideas that won't set you back too much....just remember to have fun with the ideas and don't let it turn into a stressor! Holidays are meant to be joyful!

Please post your ideas in the comment section....after all, sharing is within the season!

Happy Holidays from NannyMall!

NannyMall.com is THANKFUL for.....

NannyMall, LLC....what a great place to find great Nannies!

I'm thankful our Nannies are:

• Humble (they take a compliment very well and their heads don't swell!) yes, it rhymed.
  

• Sweet (they offer to help in any way that the agency may need it)
  

• Nice (these Nannies have never had a negative thing to say!) really!
  

• Thoughtful ( I get an email or two every week with encouraging words)
  

• Generous (they give of their time for different projects/meetings even when not getting paid)
  

• Giving (they give out information about the agency to anyone who will listen) yay!
  

• Professional (these Nannies take their positions seriously and strive to be the best they can be!)
  

• Creative (just ask them, they have a craft for every occasion and then some!)
  

• Grounded (there's no funny business going on in their heads)
  

• Smart (I've yet to come across one that I can't have a great "daily life" conversation with!)
  

• Goal oriented ( School? Professional Nanny? You betcha!)
  

• Funny (these girls always make me laugh! they have awesome stories and funny ways of explaining things!)
• Appreciated (I really, really appreciate them, they'll never know how much!)
  

• are THE BEST NANNIES EVER!

Nannies, Families, Visitors, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and make sure you tell someone how thankful you are for them!
If you'd like to find out more about our awesome Nannies please give us a call 314.769.MALL
or email: Info@nannymall.com

NannyMall recognizes Nannies in their GREATNESS

On a personal note.....
If the title doesn't give it away then perhaps this brief description of the St. Louis and St. Charles Nannies will:
These people, these Ladies, these Nannies of all different backgrounds, are simply amazing.

As the owner of a Nanny Agency, it could all easily become a chore to crank out emails, to call on individuals, to post a blog, to make sure advertising is in place, to even just think about what has to be done for the day, BUT it's not a chore, it's a privilege.

The Nannies that are in this Agency are a daily inspiration. With their niceties, their compassion, their drive, their professionalism, hard work and dedication, it all makes it worth while.

I don't know if they realize how valued and important they are, that they are worth every bit of thought and energy I, (we) put into this Agency.
When new clients don't call or when emails seem to still themselves, I, as they do, wait patiently for the flurry of activity to pick up again, and in those still times, they are emailing or calling with encouragement, with ideas, with a story, all to show their dedication for this Agency.

NannyMall is very, very blessed to have these awesome Nannies, my appreciation for them will never cease. That is why I have written this, so that others too may see and appreciate their kindness and dedication.

Because here, YOU are valued!

NannyMall opens Nanny support meetings to all Nannies!

NannyMall is announcing it's next Nanny Support Meeting! It will take place on November 14th at Kaldis Coffeehouse in Chesterfield Valley from 10am to Noon.

The reason why we are announcing it so soon is because we are opening it up to Nannies from other Agencies and to independent Nannies and want to give them plenty of time to find out about it!

Human contact seems to have taken a back seat in this day and age of technology so the importance of having a meeting where Nannies can get together and share their stories is, in my opinion, very much needed!

No one knows but another Nanny what it takes on a daily basis to be a Professional Nanny, so what better place to meet with Nannies that understand than at a tailored support group?
Here you will possibly connect with old friends, meet new friends and for sure leave with a sense of "belonging."

So if you are a NannyMall Nanny and happen to know Independent Nannies or Nannies from other Agencies, please invite them! The more the merrier!

We will post an addition to this as more details are solidified.

Hope to see you there!
NannyMall.com, here is where YOU are valued!

First Quarterly Nanny Support Meeting a success!! NannyMall.com where it all begins!

NannyMall, LLC is very excited to announce that it's first quarterly meeting on Sept. 19th, was a huge success!

We thought that only a few would participate but we had roughly half of our registered Nannies in our meeting. That's awesome! Thank you Girls for being there, your time was very much appreciated!

We were very blessed in having our Guest Speaker, Glenda Propst of RegardingNannies.com, share her 25 years of Nanny profession with us! Not only has she made a lifetime commitment to being a "Super Nanny," she has also dedicated many, many years in promoting and supporting Nannies in their various roles. She is a true inspiration to us all! Thank you, Glenda!

Our Agency is very dedicated to our Nannies. We feel very strongly about making sure our Nannies get a chance to meet with other Nannies to swap stories, give advice, connect with one another and have an understanding that there are others who may have the same questions, feel the same way about a situation, etc.... Support groups can make a huge difference in the lives of not just the Nannies but their Families as well!

NannyMall, LLC is already planning the next meeting! It will be sometime in early December before the holiday shopping rush begins. And I'm taking this moment to welcome Lauren to our Planning Committee! She will bring fun, fresh ideas to the table!

So if you are a Nanny and weren't able to meet with us this time, we invite you to join us the at next meeting ! Details will be posted here at a later date (or emailed).
**If you are registered with another agency and are interested in the meetings, we are seriously considering opening it up to all registered Nannies, not just our NannyMall Nannies. Please contact the office with your interest.**

Thank you to all who made it a success! I feel as if we are on to something big and I personally cannot wait to see where it takes us all! :-)

And a big shout-out to Kaldi's coffeehouse in Chesterfield for making the meeting room such a nice meeting spot!

NannyMall Nannies, you ROCK!

NannyMall discusses your choices in childcare

Growth, development, safety and stability for your children are top priority. You are a working parent so what options do you have in childcare?

Family daycare is probably the most cost effective and hopefully licensed. Your child(ren) are most likely supervised by one worker per 4 or more children (not including their own).

Daycare centers are another reasonable choice however you may find the worker turnover is high which could be detrimental to your child if he or she gets attached. If you have 2 or more children in daycare, it may get a little pricey.

Then you have the choice of hiring a professional Nanny.

If you choose to hire a Nanny, you can be assured she (or he) will provide your children with warmth, care, education and consistency. Your Nanny will be there daily for your children with joy in her spirit and a smile to share.

Parents are comforted with the knowledge of their children at home in their most comfortable and familiar environment. With a Nanny there isn't an extra charge (like you would receive from a daycare) if you are going to be home 30 minutes late and there's also little or no concern about other children at daycare who may have been brought in sick and contagious.

You can rest assured your children will be happy and content playing in their own yards, their own rooms, going on special play dates and perhaps even participating in parent approved field trips! These factors allow parents to achieve peace of mind.

Nannies, expensive? No, not really when you consider all the advantages!
Industry standard averages are $10.00 - $14.00 per hour. The Nanny’s rate is based on experience, education and other household responsibilities families expect. The rate may be higher depending on whether you have the Nanny cook and clean for the entire family. The cleaning of the kitchen, the children's rooms, their play areas and laundry are included in the normal pay.

Many Nannies will work for the lower stated pay if you are willing to pay as an incentive, money towards her health/dental insurance.

They always appreciate gas cards, a small bonus, an extra paid day off, etc... Note: pay is always negotiated between family and Nanny before Nanny start date.

We as a Nanny Placement Agency, would like the opportunity to share more information with you about choosing the perfect Nanny!
Please call, email, visit or website or meet with us for more info!
Thank you!
http://www.NannyMall.com
314 769.MALL (6255)
Info@NannyMall.com

NannyMall Nannies, the best of the best!

To take a different approach to the Blog today I am going to sing praises about the Nannies that are currently with the Agency. ---Normally what is posted are happenings around town----NOT today!
Today I would like to tell whomever reads this: NannyMall Nannies are Rock Stars!

• They stay in constant contact with the agency and communicate very well with us.
  
• They arrive on time for their interviews and positions.
• They're all very excited about working with children.
• They know what direction they are headed in life.
• They are clear with their wants and needs within a placement.
  
• They call in and update regularly with the agency.
  
• They ask, "what's next, what can I do to help?"
• They are so very funny and good natured!
  
• They are experienced and love children!
  
• They are all happy to help a family in any capacity!
  
• They are very, very helpful to the agency and I couldn't ask for a better core group of Nannies!

Thanks Nannies, this Blog's for you!!

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