Want to Earn More $$$ on your TLC Jobs?

WHY FAMILIES TIP 1. You confirm the job in a timely manner and give the client peace of mind that you will be a wonderful and prompt caregiver.  2. You are on time! You should arrive 5-10 minutes before the time that has been booked with a smile on your face, dressed appropriately for childcare in your TLC shirt*, a goody bag in hand, and an enthusiastic attitude. 3. You are a professional! You ask them to provide you with rules and regulations, directions for meals, bed-time, and, of course, favorite activities. 4. The kids are neat, clean and happy! Parents want to come home and find that their children had a good time, too. All diapers should be changed, baths taken, etc. If it is an evening job, they should be asleep when parents get home. 5. The kids say you were awesome! Kids are your biggest advocates.  Parents want to feel that their children received a lot of attention. 6. The house is cleaned up! Nobody wants to come home to a mess. All dishes should be put in the dishwasher, clothes and toys are put away. Counters where food has been eaten or crafts have been done should be wiped down. 7. Your report about the kids is positive!  Parents want to hear that their child was well behaved, fun to be with, creative... unless something really bad happened, focus on the positive. 8. Show them what you did while they were gone! We have provided you with sheets to fill out. Use them! 9. You show them you like them! Let them know you want to be requested back. Clients want to feel they can get some consistency for their kids. 10.  You provide quality TLC!  Parents want and need to feel like their children are receiving the same care and attention that they would get from their parents! And don't forget to visit the links on this page frequently for great Goody Bag ideas!

Free Webinar: Nanny Taxes: Facts, Fiction and Conversation How-Tos

I've just discovered a series of free webinars for nannies!  You'll find wonderful information and helpful hints for both permanent and temporary nannies.  Let me know what you think!

Spring 2011 Free Webinar Series for Nannies

Thursday, February 17^th7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
Nanny Taxes: Facts, Fiction and Conversation How-Tos
Presenters: Tom Breedlove and Lora Brawley

Sunday, March 6^th, 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
How to Keep Your Job When the Kids Go to School
Presenters:  Kellie Geres, Charlotte Hilliker and Lora Brawley

Monday, March 28^th, 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
Hop on the Bus, Gus.... and 50 other ways to leave your family
Presenter:  Sue Downey

Tuesday, April 19^th, 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
From Headache to Harmony: getting parents on your side when dealing with challenging behaviors 
Presenter:  Lora Brawley

Sunday, May 1^st, 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
What Triggered That Meltdown?  secrets of high-needs, ultra-sensitive kids
Presenters:  Tara Lindsey and Janice St. Clair

Time to Stock Up On School Supplies & Craft Materials

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR BACK TO SCHOOL TAX HOLIDAY

Even though it’s mid-summer, the backpacks and school supplies have taken center stage at most local retailers. Most of these stores are offering tremendous door buster deals on these necessities just to get you in the door (knowing that you’ll spend more than you planned), but don’t forget to combine these great deals with the Back to School Missouri Sales Tax Holiday! The offer starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 6^th, and runs through midnight Sunday, August 8^th.

According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, and St. Charles are joining the state in the sales tax holiday, so depending where you shop, you may only pay the ticket price for each back to school item!

The sales tax exemption is limited to:

• Clothing – any article having a taxable value of $100 or less

• School supplies – not to exceed $50 per purchase

• Computer software – taxable value of $350 or less

• Personal computers – not to exceed $3,500

• Computer peripheral devices – not to exceed $3,500

Helpful Links:

Counties NOT participating

http://dor.mo.gov/tax/business/sales/taxholiday/school/counties.php

Towns NOT participating

http://dor.mo.gov/tax/business/sales/taxholiday/school/cities.php