How to Hire a Nanny and Best Practices with Sunni VonMutius and Her Nanny

Host Lina Forrestal had the unique opportunity to sit with new mom Sunni VonMutius AND her nanny Salem to discuss all the best practices in hiring a nanny. 

Sunni discusses her decision making in why she chose to hire a nanny. She shares how she and her partner were intentional about how they approached the process: from writing up an application, what to include on the application, and which website she used to find her nanny, Salem. 

Salem shares their perspective as a nanny. They share what makes things awkward, what to look for in a nanny, and what makes the job enjoyable. 

Also discussed in the episode: 

• Why you should have a contract
• Paying your nanny above the table versus under the table
• Salem's perspective as a nanny
• What to look for in a nanny (from both Sunni and Salem's perspective)

Resources mentioned:

• UrbanSitter 
• Care.com

More about Sunni VonMutius:

• Wildflower Strategy
• Wildflower Strategy YouTube Channel

Connect with Lina on Instagram: @linaforrestal
Read Lina's blog: Lina Forrestal

Episode edited by Chris Duffy: heyitschrisduffy@gmail.com