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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Nannies and au pairs : hiring in-home childcare

by Ilona Bray
Whether you've got a new baby, toddler, or grade-schooler, turning your child over to someone else is a big transition. What's the difference between a nanny and an au pair? How will you find a care giver you trust? How much will in-home care cost? Will you feel forced to pay under the table?

This book will help you define your needs, and how a nanny might help fill them. Covers-- Sharing care with another family.  Tax and other legal obligations -- Advertising-- Prescreening, interviewing, and background checks -- Making an offer -- Developing and adjusting a routine -- How to keep a nanny you like -- Ending the relationship.

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