Saturday, May 15, 2010

How do I be a good nanny/maid?

This will sound dumb but I'm 18 and am a new live in maid/ nanny for a single mom. It's kind of a unusual arrangment i guess but are there any like 30+ yr old women who could give me some tips on how to do this right?

How do I be a good nanny/maid?
What this mother wants is for you to take an interest in her children and her home. IT is very difficult for a mom to leave her young children, and, the more that you know about them and are able to be an example for them the more the mother will appreciate you. (seriously, I would get rid of those pics- I would NOT hire a nanny that posed like that online to care for my young daughters. You are being an example here)





Anyway, the best thing that you can do is learn about behavior of children this age. Find out what discipline methods mom uses. Learn what the mother would like the children to learn. Teaching them new things is a great start. Moms like to know that their children are getting active play time (going on walks, to the park, scavenger hunts, etc) often. We want to know that they are eating right when they are not with us, and, that they are learning good things. Be sure to get the children outside daily, and teach them things- make sure they have fun. Cooking and cleaning are great ways that kids learn about math (fractions), science (mixing stuff together), and, cooperation. Make sure that you talk with the children often, and, encourage them to use their manners.





Here are some nanny resources that you can sign up for. They will send you emails with ideas for the month.





http://www.nannycontracts.info/page/page...





Here are some good sites to learn more about child development, games to play with young children, and, what moms want:





http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bbaby...





http://www.nannynetwork.com/library/nann...





Good luck! And, remember, dear- these are THE most important people in the world to their mom. While they may not be that important to you, realize how important YOU are to them. Take it seriously, have fun, and, you will be fine!





God bless!
Reply:Wow, for the first step get rid of your tacky picture. Trashy!!
Reply:He he your other questions are so funny too!!!
Reply:Most definitely, the picture could be your first start... not cute at all.
Reply:I had the same first reaction as the others...changing that picture might help.





Firstly - there are so many things to know and learn. I don't think any of us could even scratch the surface of "how to do it right". Also...there's no "right way". You could get 100 different women give you 100 different answers.





The best thing to do is sit down with the mom and learn what HER expectations are (cooking, cleaning, childcare) and what her standards are (does she want the floors washed every day or once a week, etc?). Take an interest in her and her child. What foods do they like? What habits do they have? Favourite shows, songs, movies, etc? You will do it "right" by completing the job the mother expects and by going the extra mile. Try to do little things that will make her realize how much you like your job and that you enjoy learning about life lessons while working with her.





GOOD LUCK! (I learned A LOT about being a parent when I nannied at 18-20 for a wonderful family.)
Reply:Your picture sure doesn't help.
Reply:whats the deal with your picture???
Reply:i like your picture ...LOL (i really don't)





lulu


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