How to Make it Work

So Hello reader,


If you read the first post then Thanks for staying with me. I am new to this and the posts will get more interesting as we continue. Thank you for your questions a comments they help me think of new things to post about.

Alright lets talk about how to make it work. Naturally there are many ways and these are my best advice that I can think currently.

Cost:
This is usually set by the agency and from what I have seen the monthly cost does not exceed $400.00 If you are not using an agnecy then other rules apply. My personal experience the angecy set it at 300.00 and my host family choose to give me a cell phone for emergencys and each month I recieved 20.00 extra just for the phone if I used up those minutes I had to pay for it. It was never allowed to have no minutes.

Organization:
The most important thing for a Nanny is to know what exactly is expected from them. For some famlies a regular daily schedual works and thats great then everyone is on the same page. For others the schedual is daily and goes the same almost weekly. I have the most experiance in this manner. Lastly is the common family that just goes with the flow and doesn't have a set schedual.

This last family should concider changing this for the Nannys sake. Many nannys go through a culture shock and a set schedual is the only way that can help her cope with the changes. Also set scheduals are said to be exactly what children need. Having a schedual can decrease or completely deminish the bad behavor of some children if this is present.

Mostly what I can say about this is to set a sechdual on paper and stick to it! Open communication is the only way the house hold can work together.

Free Time:
Nothing is more difficult than brining in someone else into your house and private space. Every adult wants free time and free space. The best way that I worked this out whilc I was a nanny was when I was free I left. It helped that my room was on the entire floor. I also had my own bath room. I had a bike and would just go into town or to a different city. Most nannys make friends quickly with other nannys and so it isn't a problem. If you are having a problem with them sticking around. Just confront them and be honest. It is your House and your rules. If you want more space and less face then say so - just nicer. ;)

For now this is all for today it is time to cook
enjoy and good luck.
xoxo
Super Nanny

This is easy for families with children in school.