Nannies Wanted: Using In-Home Care on the Grow

Nannies seem to be getting a lot of attention as of late, in part due to reality shows such as Supernanny and movies such as Nanny McPhee and the upcoming The Nanny Diaries. Whatever the reason, demand for nanny services is on the rise. A great nanny creates flexibility for working parents, who sometimes must work late or get caught in unavoidable meetings or traffic. Some nannies even can help drive kids to practices and lessons, which helps time-crunched working parents as well. Since we know Mary Poppins isn't really around the corner, here are things parents considering a nanny should think about before adding a child care professional into their home and hearts.