Working for Neglectful Parents This week we discussed working for parents of different parenting styles as defined by child development researcher Diana Baumrind. A reader of Best Nanny Newsletter who works as a nanny for a single mother who has asked to remain anonymous emailed us for some advice. Her email reads, “Although the mother pays […]
[Continue reading...]Does Hiring a Nanny Mean an Absent, Non-Responsive Parent Isn’t Neglectful?
March 9, 2012 2 Comments
Have You Ever Worked with Permissive, Indulgent Parents?
March 8, 2012 2 Comments
Indulgent and Permissive Parenting Style On our Facebook Page nannies admitted that working for permissive parents is harder than working for strict parents. Many people speculate that parents who themselves had a very strict upbringing, with their parents following the authoritative parenting style, want to make things easier for their kids so they practice the […]
[Continue reading...]Have You Ever Worked for Parents That Punish Their Kids Too Much?
March 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
Working for Authoritarian Parents Authoritarian parenting is also called strict parenting. Parents who adopt this parenting style are demanding of their children, but not particularly responsive to their children’s needs and concerns. These parents have high expectations for their children to conform to a set of rules of behavior. When their children violate these rules, […]
[Continue reading...]Potty Scotty and Potty Patty Dolls
March 4, 2012 1 Comment
Products Nannies Love Before reading Dr. Sears potty training techniques or the One Day Potty Training Method (see Azrin and Foxx) I used a potty doll to potty train. I have used potty dolls to potty train and once the child is ready they have been trained that day. Once I notice that the toddler has a dry diaper […]
[Continue reading...]3 Old Stories Modern Kids Need to Hear
March 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library There are certain stories that are universal. No matter how old they get, the lessons they teach never go out of style. Unfortunately, modern children frequently grow up without anyone ever sharing these stories with them. Here are three stories every child should hear. 1. The Boy Who Cried Wolf– […]
[Continue reading...]Are Nannies Like a Third Parent?
March 1, 2012 3 Comments
It’s Hard Enough for Two Parents to Raise a Child, But Adding a Nanny Makes it More Complicated It would be impossible for any two parents to agree 100 percent of the time on how to raise a child. But, it gets even more complicated when you throw another person (a nanny) into the mix. […]
[Continue reading...]What Do You Love About Your Nanny Agency?
February 29, 2012 3 Comments
The Responsibilities of Nanny Referral AgenciesBy Annie Davis, Agency Owner, former President of APNAWhen discussing issues of privacy for nannies we must include privacy and confidentiality of nanny placement agencies. A diligent nanny employment agency will ask for sensitive private information from prospective nannies so that a thorough search of the candidates can be conducted. […]
[Continue reading...]Do the Parents Respect Your Privacy?
February 28, 2012 2 Comments
Parent/Employer Checklist Yesterday we discussed how important it is for nannies to respect their employer’s privacy. Today we list the privacy issues parents who employ nannies should consider. 1. Respect fair hiring practices and laws. Do not ask the nanny about their religion, race, sexual preference, and so on. 2. Provide private sleeping quarters for […]
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