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in focus: infant
When Mama Finding a Nanny
needs a nanny
Consulting with friends who’ve
indeed used nannies, nanny agencies
and advertising for a nanny are
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You should definitely interview
Choosing a nanny can be one of the most the nanny in person before hiring
important and daunting decisions a parent her. Meetings with your child
ever makes.Working with the nanny selected are also appropriate. Brainstorm
can also prove challenging. Here are some a list of the qualities your ideal
tips for selecting the best nanny and making nanny would possess, and keep
that in kind as you meet potential
the relationships between nannies and matches. Experience, personality,
families work out for all involved. childcare philosophy and training
are all factors to consider. Finally, a
background check will alert you to mother, baby & child April 2011
any questionable behaviour in the
potential nanny’s past.
Hiring a Nanny
When you’ve found the nanny that
best suits your child and situation,
you should draw a contract to iron
out the details of your nanny’s
employment. This should include
hours, duties, the amount of
payments and when they will be
paid, any benefits you’ll be offering
the nanny including days off and
insurance, and any other pertinent
information. Clear communication
is a must at this stage of the nanny
process; handle any questions
before the nanny begins work.
Working with a Nanny
Nannies and parents must
communicate clearly with one
another. As finding and hiring a
nanny can be a time-consuming
and emotional process, working
through disagreements or
misunderstandings is often
preferable to firing the nanny.
Staying home and guiding your
nanny through a typical day with
your child might help to set a
routine you’ll be satisfied with.
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