# Nanny and parent communication that works

> Good nanny–parent communication combines a short written update every day, a brief weekly check-in, one shared calendar, written records of hours, money and incidents, and a single agreed channel for messages, kept separate from personal texts.

Source: https://nannydaily.com/guides/nanny-parent-communication

Published: 2026-10-12 · Updated: 2026-10-12 · By NannyLog

## The five habits

1. A daily written update: meals, sleep, mood, activities, anything notable.
2. A ten-minute weekly check-in: what went well, what to change, the week ahead.
3. One shared calendar for shifts, days off, appointments and school events.
4. Hours, pay, expenses and incidents always in writing.
5. One agreed channel for messages, not scattered across texts, email and sticky notes.

## Talking about money

Money conversations are easier when both sides are looking at the same numbers. Track hours as they happen, log expenses with receipts, and agree on payday. Then the conversation is “here is the week” rather than “I think I worked more than that”.

## Raising concerns

Raise concerns early, privately and with specifics. Parents: describe what you noticed and ask before assuming. Nannies: describe what happened and what you need. Write down what you agree.

## Putting it all in one place

NannyLog keeps daily reports, the activity timeline, messages, the shared calendar, hours, invoices, expenses and incident reports in one app shared between the nanny and the parents. Parents use it free.

## Frequently asked questions

### How often should a nanny update parents?

A short daily report at the end of each shift, plus a quick message for anything important during the day. A weekly check-in covers bigger topics.