Hiring a nanny for the first time? Yeah, it can feel like a total whirlwind. There’s the logistics: job descriptions, references, contracts, all that jazz. But there’s also the emotional part of inviting a stranger into your home to care for your little ones. It’s a lot to navigate, and most parents end up stuck somewhere between too low of expectations (can I really ask for someone with experience?) and way too high (wanting someone available 24/7 but only paying for 40 hours a week - yikes).

This week, I’m chatting with Shenandoah Davis from Adventure Nannies about what the hiring process actually looks like and how to set yourself up for success. Shenandoah’s got nearly a decade of experience matching nannies with families, so she’s dropping all the wisdom on everything from the vetting process to the common mistakes families make when hiring.

Listen in to hear us talk about why paying a living wage is more important than you think, how to figure out if you need a clone of yourself or a complement, and what it’s really like having another adult in your house all day. Plus, we dive into the shift toward nanny/family assistant roles, why good nannies get snapped up fast, and how to avoid the trap of undervaluing someone who’s taking care of your most precious people.

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