Nanny Employer Wellness Diary

Leaving your baby with a nanny for the first time can be one of the most emotional transitions of parenthood. The anxiety, the guilt, the constant urge to check your phone and wonder if you've made the right decision are all part of an experience many parents quietly carry. In this episode of The Nanny Employer Perspective , Relebogile explores what that fear is really about, why trust takes t...

What do you do when your nanny is consistently late, you've had multiple conversations, and nothing changes? Many parents find themselves caught between compassion and accountability. They don't want to lose a nanny who is wonderful with their children, but they also can't ignore the impact that repeated lateness has on their work, their family, and their peace of mind. In this episode...

Do you find yourself checking your nanny camera several times a day? Is it really about your nanny, or could it be about something deeper? In this episode of The Nanny Employer Perspective , we explore the difference between using a nanny camera for reassurance and using it to manage unresolved fear. Relebogile shares why cameras aren't the problem, how past experiences can quietly shape the w...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Village Perspective , a new weekly conversation about nannies, childcare, and the real challenges families face behind the scenes. If you've ever questioned whether you're expecting too much from your nanny, struggled to make childcare decisions, or wished you could see your situation from a different perspective, you're in the right place. In t...

Not every rough patch means it’s time to say goodbye. In this episode, I open up about what I’ve learned from staying the course how patience and consistency can turn small frustrations into deep trust and stability at home. I share a personal season where holding onto the right nanny brought calm in the middle of chaos and helped me focus on healing, parenting, and rebuilding with clarity. I’ll w...

 We’re back with Season 2 of the Nanny Employer Wellness Podcast ! In this first episode, Relebogile opens up about one of the hardest realities of being a parent and leader at home, letting go of a nanny. Inspired by the “storytime” videos circulating on social media, she reflects on how casually society talks about domestic workers and challenges us to handle these transitions differently with e...

After two years away, the Nanny Employer Wellness Podcast returns. Relebogile shares how life changes from moving cities to single parenting have shaped her perspective, and why a stable nanny has remained her anchor. It’s been two years since the last episode, and so much has shifted new city, new chapters in career and life, and the reality of single parenting. Through it all, one constant has k...

In this episode #010, I talk about why it is important to reflect on your leadership and management skills as a nanny employer. I touch on 3 questions that you need to ask yourself and improve how you are cultivating a healthy working environment for your nanny so that your child can thrive. Download this nanny employer reflection journal to help you reflect on your management and leadership skill...

In this episode #009, I talk about the benefits of hiring a nanny while you are in your third trimester to help you prepare better when you go back to work. I also talk about what you can do if you hire a nanny very closely when you go back to work. Download this performance management guide which has a performance evaluation template and more https://mailchi.mp/ba6e6e303f69/nanny-performance-mana...

In this episode, I talk about what you need to think about when you are pregnant and want to hire a nanny. I touch on ➡️Not allowing people to impose their opinion on you about not hiring a nanny AND ➡️Improving your people management skills Download this performance management guide which has a performance evaluation template and more https://mailchi.mp/ba6e6e303f69/nanny-performance-management-g...

Welcome to the nanny employer wellness diary podcast In this episode, I talk about how ➡️Having a limited mindset did not serve me as I did not manage our previous nannies' performance. ➡️Why it is important to have a performance management plan in place and the ➡️Importance of having a performance improvement plan in place Download this performance management guide which has a performance evaluat...

This is a clip from episode 006. ➡️Download this free nanny employer guide which has interview questions you should ask your nanny, an onboarding checklist, reference checks questions, and more https://mailchi.mp/4daef29e5114/nanny-employer-guide ➡️Sign up for the free nanny search simplified webinar https://mailchi.mp/cd483df8a7bd/nanny-search-simplified-webinar1 ➡️Book for 1:1 coaching https://w...

Welcome to the nanny wellness diary podcast In this episode I talk about ➡️Some of the mistakes I made as a result of not onboarding our previous nanny effectively. ➡️How to onboard your nanny and ➡️Recognizing the role and responsibility you have as an employer. ➡️ Download this free orientation guide https://mailchi.mp/9847b72e3bc8/onboarding-guide ➡️Download this free nanny employer guide which...

In this episode, I talk about ➡️How you should take criminal checks and reference checks with a grain of salt. ➡️The importance of keeping soft copies of your nanny’s id and proof of residence ➡️Ensuring that your nanny feels trusted in her job and at the same time, you should be observant and vigilant in your home. ➡️And then lastly be open-minded during interviews when you are asked safety-relat...

In this episode I talk about ➡️ The importance of interviewing your nanny even if your nanny is highly recommended. ➡️Why screening interviews are important ➡️How trial interviews can benefit you in getting a nanny who is a right fit ➡️Download this template for screening interview questions https://mailchi.mp/bf3f0ec036b4/job-description-template ➡️Download this free nanny employer guide which ha...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a clear job description to save you time and increase your chances of getting a nanny who is the right fit for your family. I also talk about places where you can find a nanny. Download the job description template https://mailchi.mp/bf3f0ec036b4/job-description-template Checkout Afiswitch for background checks https://www.afiswitch.com/servic...

In this episode, I talk about what you need to be mindful of before hiring a nanny. ➡️I talk about having to ask yourself if you have the capacity and identify if you have to work on your people management skills. ➡️The importance of knowing who is going to take on which role with your partner or family members. ➡️Having to assess your needs and how they have to be aligned with your budget, your c...

In this episode, I discuss mental health in private households regarding working conditions. I touch on how your nanny won't be productive if they are burnt out and I discuss the possible options for curating your own wellness program for your nanny. Download this free nanny employer guide which has interview questions you should ask your nanny, an onboarding checklist, reference checks questions,...

Hi there,Welcome to the nanny employer wellness diary podcast. My name is Relebogile and I am your host. Im excited to start this podcast. This is a platform I created to talk through some of the challenges we face as nanny employers. I have employed nannies for the past 11 years in different stages of my life and in 2019 I went through 3 nannies in 9 months and January 2020 I reflected and realiz...