Below you will find a number of Articles created specifically for our Parent members covering a variety of topics.  If there is something that you would like to contribute or feel there is something we are missing, please feel free to contact us via email at info@weneedananny.com.au.
  • Interview tips for parents
    Use this checklist to help you interview prospective nannies and babysitters
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  • First Aid Courses
    First Aid courses and First Aid kits
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  • Nanny Checklist
    Checklist to be left with the nanny when you go out
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  • Babysitter Guide
    Tips on how to make everything run smoothly
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  • Nanny Screening
    One of the most important parts of employing a nanny is the screening process. The following article should help you .....
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  • Parent's Responsibilities
    When employing a nanny, there are certain legal obligations that may affect you.
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  • Who is a nanny ?
    Just who is a nanny ? Many people don't realise what a nanny can provide or what their true job is.
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  • Who makes a great nanny ?
    What type of person makes a good nanny ? Not everyone that can be a nanny should be one
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  • What help do you need ?
    What type of help do you need ? This is essential to consider when hiring a nanny
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  • Money and time : What's a nanny cost ?
    How much should you pay your nanny ?
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  • Nanny Training
    What different types of training can a nanny have ?
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  • Interviewing a potential nanny
    No matter how you find your nanny, you'll have to interview them
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  • Bringing a Nanny Home
    Now that you've selected the best nanny for you, it's time to bring him or her home
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  • Contracts and the legal stuff
    Since you are officially going to be an employer, you’ll need to get a contract together to work with your nanny
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  • Suggested websites
    The following is a list of helpful websites for parents
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  • Childcare courses and skills
    Great information to help you learn about children's physical and emotional needs
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  • Easier Parenting
    Take the frustration out of parenting, visit www.easierparenting.com.au
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  • Employer Funded Childcare
    Smart companies are realising that providing childcare can be good business. It makes sense to provide childcare, or at least support it in some way. The benefits aren’t just for parents either. Organisations are finding that childcare can become muc
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" Just would like to let you know,i reactivated my account last wednesday,had an interview set up for saturday and had a new job by sunday!!!!! Thank you very much.This is the second position that i have gained through this site.I hope to be just as happy in my new position as i an with the one i am moving on from. "

Frances - ( Manly ) - NSW. Sept 2010


" Thanks we have found a wonderful girl who is babysitting this weekend forus. Thanks again "

Kym - ( Newtown ) - Victoria. December 2009