In an effort to maintain a healthy, loving and long relationship with your nanny, its important to start the relationship off right and to care for your nanny throughout your relationship. Here are some tips!
1. Encourage your nanny to attend a nanny support group. Your nanny needs an outlet and it can really help them to process their experiences with other nannies who are having similar experiences.
2. Always have a daily check-in but certainly have a 6 month and annual check-in about overall job satisfaction and experiences.
3. Value your nanny: Remember important anniversary dates: birthdays and date of hire. Celebrate & acknowledge these dates.
4. When you travel longer than a regular work week, utilize hotel sitters to give your nanny some respite.
5. When your nanny first shows up to your house for employment, welcome her into your family. Decorate her room, bake a cake, have a special dinner. Make sure the children are included!
6. Reward your nanny when they do something that stands out.
7. Treat your nanny as part of the co-parent team
8. Don’t assume, always inquire. Consult with professionals when issues arise. Don’t jump to conclusions!
9. Offer Benefits such as – medical/dental, cell phone, occasional paid day off. Plan for an annual raise and holiday bonus.
10. Use language that empowers and educates your nanny – avoid language that is shaming or judgmental.
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Top 10 Nanny Safety Tips!
Top 10 Nanny Safety Tips
1) Know your nanny – conduct a thorough background check and acquire a copy of her or his current driving record.
2) Make sure your nanny is CPR/First Aid certified.
3) Create a House Book – keep a binder in your home with important safety information, such as any pertinent emergency phone numbers, hospital and pediatrician addresses, copies of your children’s medical cards, a consent release for your nanny to make decisions in an emergency, etc.
4) Provide your nanny with a cell phone.
5) If your child has allergies, make sure your nanny is well-aware.
6) Be sure your nanny knows your family’s emergency plan.
7) Your nanny should always carry your child’s medical card, pediatrician’s address, and the address of the nearest hospital.
8) First Aid Kits – one for the home, one for your nanny’s car, and a travel-size kit for the stroller.
9) Provide a neighborhood map to be kept in your child’s stroller.
10) Positive communication is key! You don’t want your nanny to be afraid you when an emergency arises.
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