{"id":6196,"date":"2012-10-22T06:00:55","date_gmt":"2012-10-22T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/candostreet.com\/blog-parents\/?p=6196"},"modified":"2012-10-21T17:49:16","modified_gmt":"2012-10-21T21:49:16","slug":"how-parents-can-help-the-nanny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/candostreetny.com\/blog-parents\/how-parents-can-help-the-nanny\/","title":{"rendered":"How Parents can Help the Nanny"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jack Meyer contributed the following guest post. While his post focuses on a nanny as a caregiver, much of what he says rings true for any child care provider that comes into your home to care for your child or children, be it a day worker or live-in nanny.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

Mr. Meyer is a regular contributor to http:\/\/www.nannybackgroundcheck.com\/<\/a>. As a detective, he wants to share information about what can happen when people don\u2019t fully verify the credentials of a caregiver or any employee. He also writes for various law enforcement blogs and sites.<\/p>\n

\"nanny\"<\/a>Often parents get so focused on how the nanny is going to help them out with the kids that they forget that when a new nanny is hired, she needs help adjusting too.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

It takes time for everyone acclimate to a new situation, especially when you\u2019re bringing someone new into your home and expecting them to watch, get along with, and sometimes even teach your children. There are a few ways you can help your new nanny ease into her position:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Set down your rules<\/strong><\/p>\n

This sounds like an obvious one, but a lot of times parents don\u2019t think of this until they find themselves getting frustrated with their nanny for doing something wrong or differently than they would do it themselves. If there are certain rules that your family adheres to then it would be helpful for you to clearly lay those out for your new nanny so that she doesn\u2019t inadvertently step on any toes. It\u2019s harder to change habits after getting accustomed to them being a certain way than it is for your nanny to start nannying the way you want her too from the get-go.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Regularly schedule reviews and meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to check in with your nanny frequently to make sure that everything is going well and to make sure that everyone is happy with the situation as is, that way adjustments can be made if necessary. It\u2019s good to step back and openly communicate about what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t, so try having a review every couple months to assess how things are going and take time to talk to one another at the end of each day to address any problems your child may be having or progress he may have made.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Give credit where credit is due<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes you don\u2019t know a good thing until it\u2019s gone \u2013 try to acknowledge and compliment your nanny when it\u2019s deserved. Everyone needs to hear \u201cjob well done\u201d on occasion; it helps to foster a good work environment.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Include the nanny in family events<\/strong><\/p>\n

From time to time it\u2019s a good idea to include your nanny in picnics at the park or trips to the beach. You\u2019re bringing someone into your home and having her care for some of the most important people in your life \u2013 your children. The more included they feel, the more comfortable they\u2019ll become. Having a good, open relationship with your nanny is crucial to the success of the hire.<\/p>\n

Hiring a nanny can be a wonderful and rewarding experience for you, your children and the nanny. It truly is a job that requires a great deal of passion towards the profession and it\u2019s not an easy profession to undertake.<\/p>\n

When the family is as committed to making the nanny comfortable as the nanny is to caring for the children it fosters a dynamic and successful relationship.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n
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