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 contractPaying your nanny above the table versus under the tableSalem's perspective as a nannyWhat to look for in a nanny (from both Sunni and Salem's perspective)Resources mentioned:UrbanSitter Care.comMore about Sunni VonMutius:Wildflower StrategyWildflower Strategy YouTube ChannelConnect with Lina on Instagram: @linaforrestalRead Lina's blog: Lina ForrestalEpisode edited by Chris Duffy: heyitschrisduffy@gmail.com Support the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)