SubscribeThe Nanny Advisor provides practical information as well as real-life insight from a current working nanny. It is designed to help nannies and parents approach the nanny hiring process with proper perspective, to maintain a happy work life and home life, post-employment.
The search for the perfect nanny-family match can be a painstaking process. As you embark on your search, keep in mind these two components for creating a positive nanny-family experience: Honesty and respect. If you approach the nanny employment process with straight forward ideals and objectives, then your household relationship will prove to be nothing less than a win-win for all involved.
Before we venture into the details, let’s start out with 10 proven ways to assure a happy household:
The Nanny Advisor’s Top-10 Tips for a Happy Home:
- Remember that every nanny-family relationship revolves around respect and trust.
- Honesty creates trust. Families and nannies must be honest in their daily dealings.
- Parents and nanny: Work, together, to establish realistic expectations.
- Communication is the key to a smooth-running household.
- The children are priority one (everything else must take a back seat).
- Nannies and parents: Be on time and clean up after yourselves.
- Nannies and mothers: Rein in any feelings of insecurity or jealousy.
- Reward your nanny financially as well as emotionally.
- A content nanny means happy, well-cared for children.
- Attend to issues as they arise. Don’t let misunderstandings and situations build-up.
