1. Get to know the family:
When first taking on a new nanny job, it is important to get to know the entire family. This can best be accomplished by spending a few hours in the home while the parent is there in order to learn their routine.
2. Have a schedule:
While it is always important to stay flexible when working with new children, it can also be helpful to have a normal routine. If you live in the home, then you will want to have a typical schedule that includes events such as a time to wake up, eat and take baths for the children.
3. Share your culture:
4. Plan activities:
An advantage of being a nanny or au pair is having many hours to spend with the children. In order to keep the children from becoming bored, it can be helpful to have a variety of activities planned that are designed to fit the children’s interests.
5. Get out of the house:
6. Help with homework:
Many parents work long hours and find it difficult to help with homework when they get home. For this reason, it can be a nice touch to help children to complete their homework after school so that the family can enjoy their evenings.
7. Plan for emergencies:
Working as an au pair or nanny is a rewarding job that most people find offers them a great career while working with children. In order to make the most of their time with the families that they work with, nannies and au pairs should plan fun activities both inside and outside of the home that will enable them to get to know and love the children that are in their care.
This guest post is contributed by Debra Johnson, blogger and editor ofLiveinnanny.com. She welcomes your comments at her email: jdebra84 @ gmail.com.
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