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Debbie Hip

Debbie Hipp
Debbie Hipp worked with TLC for Kids, St. Louis' premiere nanny agency since 2000. Debbie held in depth orientations covering topics such as interviewing, reference checking, payroll and taxes, and background checks. Debbie is the mother of three young children. She has a undergraduate degree in Marketing and a Masters in Business and Administration. She is very excited to be working with findthebestnanny.com

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Category Archives: Hiring a nanny or babysitter

Summer Childcare!

Summer is just a few weeks away!  Are you ready?  Do you have childcare covered? If not, it’s not to late to line up a summer nanny.  Findthebestnanny.com has had over 50 nannies register in the last few weeks.   Summer … Continue reading

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What are you thinking about over Spring Break?

If you are like me and my friends and neighbors we are talking about the summer!  Warm weather hits and I’m thinking ahead to what we are going to do over the summer. If you  need childcare this summer you should … Continue reading

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Local Reporter Offers Nanny Hiring Tips.

I just wanted to share with you a news story that aired on our local station.  The reporter (and dad to triplets) discusses the right ways to find and hire a nanny. Oh and did I mention that they interviewed … Continue reading

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How to find a nanny: Trust your instinct

Almost every parent I talked to about hiring a nanny said the same thing: “I’ve never interviewed someone before what do I do?”  The answer boils down to one answer.  Trust your instincts.  Often times you know when your little … Continue reading

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Safety First When Hiring a Nanny Online

Families everywhere are tightening their belts and saving money wherever they can.  With the help of the internet, people can do almost everything themselves.  For some families that means finding your own nanny or babysitter.  Thousands of parents use websites … Continue reading

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Should Granny be a nanny?

I read an interesting statistic today.  According to the US Census Bureau 30% of preschoolers whose mothers work outside the home are cared for by grandparents.  Wow 30%!!  I know my mother watched two of my three kids one day a … Continue reading

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Time Saving Tip When Searching for a Nanny

When looking for a nanny or babysitter through a national website like Findthebestnanny.com you could receive an overwhelming amount of interest. Most families hear from candidates within hours of their job post going live. With your busy work and family … Continue reading

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Are we praising kids too much?

When looking for a babysitter you want to find someone who shares your parenting style and technique.  Often times I have parents who say they want their kids to hear positive praise throughout the day. This has become a hot … Continue reading

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How to Keep Your Nanny

One question I hear from families when hiring a nanny, “Is how long is she going to stay?”  I tell families there are reasons why a nanny might leave that are out of your hands.  However, there are things a family can do to … Continue reading

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Hiring a Summer Nanny

I know summer may seem a long way away but in just a few short months schools will be out.  Yay summer!  Now is the best time to hire a college student as your summer nanny.  Typically, college students  start their … Continue reading

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