In today’s unprecedented times, an increasing number of professionals are working from home rather than going into a physical office. But with many schools closed through the rest of the academic year, working professionals who are parents are also struggling to do their jobs and take care of their kids at home at the same time.
One great solution is to work from home and hire a nanny so that you can be productive while still ensuring that your children’s needs are cared for.
Benefits of Hiring a Nanny While Working from Home
It can be very overwhelming trying to work a full-time job from your house while little ones are in the house all day long. You may feel distracted while trying to complete work tasks, neglectful of your children’s constant needs, or a little bit of both.
Whether you hire a part-time, live-out nanny or a full-time live-in nanny, this household staff member can tend to the children while you uphold your professional responsibilities. Little ones are often excited to have their parents at home and simply don’t understand why parents need to split their attention between work and play.
Even just having a nanny in your home for a few hours during the day can give you the uninterrupted work time you need to maintain your career and reduce daily stresses. You can be much more productive, efficient, and even safer if you can attend virtual meetings or run essential errands without having the kids tag along.
Creating a Successful Nanny Relationship When You Work from Home
It’s important to develop a good relationship with your nanny when you work from home and in such close proximity. You and your nanny will be working in tandem in the house during the day, but it is still advisable to give your nanny a certain level of autonomy and not micromanage her on minor issues.
Make a point to establish separate work areas from your nanny so that you each have your own domain in the house and aren’t distracted by each other’s activities. Parents can set “do not disturb” hours for nannies and also designate times when it is more appropriate to come over to say hi or ask questions. While working from home, parents should resist the urge to step in and help with the kids while the nanny is on duty. Meanwhile, nannies should be held accountable for working around a child’s routine and providing structure in lieu of the child’s normal daycare or school schedule.
Nanny vs. Daycare When You Work from Home
Compared to a daycare facility, having a nanny while you work from home allows you to keep a closer eye on the care your children are receiving. You can play a more active role in their daily care and join in certain activities during the day, such as lunchtime or taking a walk around the block as an afternoon break.
By having a nanny come to your home, you will also reduce your child’s risk of exposure to germs and sickness brought into a daycare by other children and staff members. If you don’t need a full day’s worth of childcare services while working from home, having a part-time nanny come in is also an excellent way to save on childcare costs compared to full-time nannying or a daycare facility.
Why Hire Your Nanny Through Household Staffing International
If you are working from home right now and looking to find a better balance between family and career, Household Staffing International can help. We work with the very best nannies in the industry and are confident in setting you up with one who meets your needs and who your children will love.
Now more than ever, this is not the time to compromise the stability of your job or the wellbeing of your children. Please contact us at 212-683-7722 to learn more about work from home and hiring a nanny.