| If yours is like a lot of families out there, you've | | | | functions, taking children to soccer practice, and |
| been through at least a few nannies in the past. It | | | | expecting the nanny to accompany the family on |
| can be frustrating for parents and heartbreaking | | | | vacation. If you want these things it's perfectly |
| for children having to constantly break and form | | | | okay, but be clear about exactly what you will |
| new ties with nannies. In order to break this | | | | expect of the nanny from day one! |
| pattern, the most important thing for parents to | | | | An Unappreciated Nanny. According to most |
| do is get real feedback from their former nannies. | | | | nannies there are loads of ways to make them |
| If this is impossible and/or uncomfortable, try | | | | feel appreciated, but also a million ways to subtly |
| going online and reading testimonials from nannies | | | | show you are taking advantage of their services. |
| who know what the top problems are that may | | | | For a nanny childcare is more than just sitting |
| lead to nannies hitting the road (surprisingly, | | | | around the house all day. The nanny is likely out |
| although a factor, salary isn't even at the top of | | | | and about with children doing activities that may |
| the list!). Here is a brief run through of some of | | | | cost money, spending gas money, buying snacks, |
| the top complaints from nannies around the | | | | and more. A family that expects the nanny to |
| planet. | | | | pay out of pocket, even if she is reimbursed, |
| An Unclear Job Description. Nobody likes to be | | | | neglects to appreciate her doing fun and |
| unpleasantly surprised by an extra stack of work | | | | educational things with the children and instead |
| each day at the office, especially when it's | | | | punishes her by draining her personal finances, |
| somebody else's responsibility, and the same goes | | | | even if it is only in the short term. Another |
| for nanny. For a nanny childcare is a professional | | | | common occurrence is not respecting the nanny's |
| endeavor. It is okay to ask the nanny to | | | | personal time. If the family lets the nanny care |
| complete domestic housework, but don't expect it | | | | for children during her "off hours," whether she is |
| to be done without being requested and with the | | | | a live-in nanny or simply regularly asked to stay |
| reward of additional compensation. A family that | | | | late the family is taking advantage of her |
| wants complete maid service should consider, well, | | | | presence, and not respecting her as a |
| hiring a maid! The nanny's primary concern should | | | | professional. Try to put yourself in your nanny's |
| always be tending to the children. Let the nanny | | | | shoes, and make proactive changes that will |
| care for your children 100%, and keep housework | | | | encourage future nannies to feel appreciated and |
| as a secondary priority. This goes double for | | | | stick with your family. |
| things like running errands, attending school | | | | |