Diva Nannies: New York Post Article

Excited to be interviewed for an article featured in the New York Post Escalades, Hamptons homes, and much more: The rise of the diva nanny. 

It is important to understand that there are so many fantastic nannies out there!  The majority of nannies work very hard and have a very important job- one of the MOST important careers in my opinion: caring for and educating children. 

My hope and vision for Choice Parenting is to help parents in the New York City metro area navigate the complications of hiring nannies, and maintaining healthy and mutually beneficial employment relationships with a true childcare professional.

“Most nanny relationships fail after a buildup of small issues that explode into something beyond repair,” says Holly Flanders, CEO of Choice Parenting consulting.

“Parents just don’t know what to discuss during the hiring process and [while] negotiating the nanny’s contract,” she adds. “They’re confused by the overtime rules and complex tax situation.

My role as a childcare consultant is to teach parents the best practices for hiring and keeping a quality nanny: what questions to ask when interviewing candidates and their references, information on the legal responsibilities as an employer, educating parents on how to perform quality background checks and assist them to create a professional relationship with clear expectations and communication.

I was recently interviewed about nanny employment relationships in this article from the New York Post. While there are...

Posted by Choice Parenting on Thursday, April 9, 2015

I would love to help your family find a great nanny! Contact Choice Parenting for a free 30 minute phone consultation to discuss your childcare needs.