Don’t Speak Badly About the Parents in Front of Their Kids There are few things as horrible for a nanny to do than speak despairingly about their employers in front of their employers’ kids. Yet, so many nannies gossip about their employers right in front of the children. No child wants (or should) hear negative […]
Professional Nannies Provide Quality Care Not Just Custodial Care
September 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents All parents know they want to hire loving and caring nannies that can protect their kids. But, nannies must provide more than just custodial care: merely keeping kids safe, warm, and fed. Professional nannies, the best nannies, provide quality care. Parents want to hire caregivers that have a […]
How Well Do You Communicate With Your Boss?
August 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
How to Communicate Effectively With Your Employers Nannies must communicate to be understood. Effective communication with employers is essential so that nannies can avoid misunderstandings and develop trust. Nannies develop trust with parents when they listen to parental concerns, when they speak assertively, and when they keep sensitive and personal issues confidential. When individuals express […]
What to Say to Kids About God and Religion
August 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents A benefit of hiring nannies that practice different religions is the opportunity to teach kids about diversity and that people of different religions typically share similar values and morals. Both families and nannies benefit from learning about different cultures, languages, and religions. Sharing simple recipes, customs, and traditions […]
Should Nannies Work for Family Members?
August 12, 2013 2 Comments
Risks of Mixing Family and Business: Respecting Professional Boundaries The number one piece of advice I have for nannies and parents is to always remember that nannies are employees, not family members. But, what should nannies do when they are working for family members? Should nannies even consider working for family members? The greatest benefit […]
Nannies Shouldn’t Drink: Even When Working a Party
August 5, 2013 1 Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents All parents expect their nannies to come to work sober. While working, nannies should not take an alcoholic drink even if the parents offer them a sip of champagne or a glass of wine with dinner. When in-home child care providers are on-the-clock and caring for kids it’s […]
Have You Ever Had a Trial Period?
July 29, 2013 1 Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents During Trail Periods Some nanny agencies recommend nannies and families have a trial period before signing a work agreement. Although I don’t like the idea of having caregivers being on probation, I do understand that trial periods can be arranged professionally to benefit both parties. Most importantly, parents must […]
Don’t Cross the Line: Don’t Snoop
July 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies Nannies and au pairs work in the homes of their employers giving them access to nearly all the family’s intimate belongings and personal information. It may be tempting to look at a bill or financial statement left out on a desk or counter, but in-home caregivers must resist the temptation […]
Using Time Blocks to Plan Your Day
June 13, 2013 2 Comments
How Nannies Should Schedule the Children’s Day Babies and toddlers often create their own schedules — you feed them, change their diapers, and let them sleep when they want to. But preschoolers need structured days. When working as a nanny with small children try using time blocks to plan the day. To use time blocks, […]
Allow Parents to Take Control of Child Devlopment
March 18, 2013 1 Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries Nannies love the children in their care but they must always remember that they are not the parents. Despite the best of intentions and years of experience nannies may have with sleep training infants and potty training toddlers, most parents want to determine how to raise their little ones. Sometimes parents are […]
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