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Although every family has different needs, they want to make sure that their treasured children are loved and engaged by their nanny. If you’re a nanny, you know that there are certain qualities that parents look for, such as trustworthiness and experience. Did you know that there are some characteristics that every family looks for but might not come across on your resume? Make sure that you discuss these traits in your interview because they’re just as important as your job experience and salary requirements. Patience Anyone can exhibit their best qualities in an ideal setting. The real test happens… 

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… 

  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… 

It is hard to find a good nanny. A dream nanny is worth a little extra effort, and there are some simple ways to make her feel appreciated and willing to stay with your family for the long term. If you have a really good nanny that does everything expected of her and more, you should be sure to show her that you appreciate her efforts. Appreciation can take the form of kind words or if you can afford it, small gifts or tokens of appreciation like bringing her favorite food sometimes when you get home from work. Let your…