You have decided to hire a nanny to watch your children. Many of your friends have regular babysitters and nannies. You know that your town is full of qualified candidates. You didn’t think that it would be so hard to find the perfect caregiver. Now, you’re in a time crunch, and you’re getting stressed out. You might need to dig deeper into the reasons why your search isn’t resulting in an ideal match. 1. Your job description is unrealistic. Many nannies are over the moon to take care of your children. They’re more than willing to do whatever it… 

Nannies And Parents: Like Batman And Robin When you look into your child’s eyes for the first time, you are overcome with love. Your heart surges. You realize that you’ve never felt an emotion quite like this. You’ve transformed from a conventional human with regular emotions and typical responsibilities into a superhero of sorts. You do more. You feel more. You are inexplicably connected to your greater purpose. You learn how to do every mundane task with one hand. You can even do your not-so-routine duties with a child in your arm. You wear more hats than ever before, and… 

Perhaps the perfect nanny has years of experience, a degree in early childhood education and, disappointingly, is asking for a salary you can’t afford to pay. You may be surprised at what some candidates may accept; even if you can’t offer cash directly, there are other ways you can make sure the perfect nanny accepts your offer. Offer perks If you can’t afford to pay a candidate the salary that is commensurate with his or her experience, you can offer incentives to sweeten the deal. These bonuses might prevent the nanny from accepting a job offer from another family. Perks… 

You’ve been hired as a nanny by a wonderful family. The children run to you when you arrive and cry when you leave. The parents trust you and praise your skill and wisdom. This is the nanny job of your dreams. A few mishaps can turn your idyllic world into a nightmare. However. If you want to build the best possible relationship with your nanny family, there are several things that you should always do and a few things that you should avoid like the plague. Do Respect Privacy I can not emphasize this enough. Please respect the private lives… 

It’s not always easy to watch someone else help raise your child. Whether the other caregiver is a spouse, a village of mom friends or a nanny, the mother might feel the urge to step in and demonstrate how it’s done. Many nannies get frustrated by helicopter parents who don’t empower them to fully step into their roles. For stay-at-home mothers or SAHMs, having a nanny take over the parenting role can be stressful, especially if the kids are aware that their mom is physically present. Don’t Compare If you’re a mom, comparing your mothering skills to those of the…