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Being a nanny is not an easy job, no matter how much you love kids.
Sometimes the kids arent the problem its the parents.
There might be a discrepancy between how the parents discipline their kids and how the nanny does it.
She told the userRoseGoldFiendnot to parent her children.
Confused and fed up, the Redditor maliciously complied and let the kids go crazy in the house.
Theres something more intimate about inviting a stranger to care for your kids.
It takes a lot of trust from the parents side.
So its perfectly understandable to want a nanny who can instill good values and habits in your children.
They often have the required qualifications in childcare.
Boutique Nanny AgencyHello, Nanny!writes that parents need to respect the nannys job.
A Dublin-based nanny agencyNanny Optionsreiterates the same thing.
Parents might say that since it involves their children, their suggestions should not be classified as interference!
They should honor the nannys hard work and effort by respecting the job they do.
If theyre dissatisfied with the service, perhaps its just not a good fit.
Parents should let the nanny know their parenting style.
Then there will be fewer misunderstandings about discipline and less micromanaging.
What are the rules for screen time, mealtime and bedtime?
The parents and the nanny should discuss these questions on day one.
Some families expect their nannies to integrate into the family.
Spend vacations with them, use the family car, and celebrate family milestones together.
Parents should check with the nanny if they feel comfortable with that.
And that is totally fine too!
As long as both sides agree on the terms.
Nanny agencies suggest scheduling weekly or monthly meet-ups to catch up.
Having regular check-ins can help to avoid a lot of misunderstandings.
Nanny Options, for example, suggests asking the nanny to keep a diary of the childs daily routine.
The OP in this story did a similar thing by recording the disciplinary actions she took.
That way, parents can know more about what happens with their kids when theyre not at home.
The last tip from childcare professionals is to allow a nanny to establish a bond with the child.
Seeing that the parents trust the nanny, the kids will be more inclined to trust them too.
Parents should also facilitate the relationship between the nanny and the kids.
One nannywriteshow the parents included their children in the interview process.
They asked her questions like Do you like the park?
and Whats your favorite food?
A nanny can become a very important person in a childs life.
After all, they spend a considerable amount of time together every day.
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