Month: July 2012

Those dreaded words are a parent’s and/or babysitters worst nightmare, particularly over the summer holidays. While it’s a great time for the kids – after all, schools out – it can be trying for parents who are scrambling to find activities to keep the children occupied.

Now that you have selected a candidate that you like and who meets your family’s needs, it is time to finalize the hiring process and negotiate the salary and specific details of her responsibilities with your future nanny.

SOSsitter contest – win KOOB, a family outdoor game streight from the Vikings. Great for the beach, the lawn or even snow.

It is important that you address the subject of discipline early in baby sitter selection process. To ensure that the candidate doesn’t merely agree with your views, ask her questions about her perspective and opinions, and what she would do in specific situations.