Whether you’re in corporate or childcare, work-life balance does wonders for you. It establishes both a successful professional and personal working relationship for you and your nanny. Here are the 3 top tips to get your parent-nanny relationship up and running.
Trial-Run for Fun:
It is essential for a new nanny to feel comfortable in his/her environment. Your nanny may be working lengthy hours and will have the chance to adjust to a new schedule. We highly recommend making the time to be present and in-person with your nanny. We want to instill a sense of confidence in your nanny so they can perform and feel their best. If your child likes when you read a particular book to them, your new nanny can do it for you. You can sit with both of them and just simply observe. Please note: it may take time for your child to adjust to your nanny. They may be shy or against the idea at first, but this is a natural part of the process.
Being Adaptable is Admirable:
There are certain things that new and well-experienced nannies will have to learn. Try to understand a child’s temperament, learn how to cook healthy meals and follow the rules of the house. One of the best qualities for you to practice and also look for in a nanny is patience. Having the ability to calmly and rationally approach different situations is crucial for the well-being of your family. If expectations change over time, openly communicate that with your nanny. This gives you both an open floor where you can share your input, ideas and thoughts with each other too. Having honest and open communication is key to building a successful parent-nanny partnership.
A Check-In a Day Keeps the Doc Away:
Communication may be key, but setting boundaries is even better! First by choosing your preferred method of communication. This could be via text, email or a quick phone call. If you are working during the day, have a consistent debrief at the end of every day. Your nanny may want that too. If your nanny needs something, he/she can reach out to your partner instead. If you’re busy or in a meeting, they can leave a voice message. There are tons of ways to go about this, but that is strictly up to you and your nanny. Check-ins are great for everyone involved. You want to be able to hear about what your child did that day and ensure your nanny’s mental well-being. The top 3 tips discussed will help you establish a perfect professional and personal bond with you and your nanny.
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Stay tuned for part 4 of our new “NANNYING 101” series which discusses the recommended and suggested daily tasks of a nanny. The Cradle Boss Baby is the #1 resource for new and current parents to help break down the best practices for pregnancy, parenting and beyond. Our team is composed of highly-skilled childcare specialists, nannies and caregivers (some who are parents themselves!) to best support and understand your needs as a new parent.
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