So you are thinking Nanny

[This blog will be a continous part blog and is themed: (Is nanny right for us)]

If you are a Parent and are thinking "Nanny" then I am sure this is a heavy decision to make. Having a nanny isn't for every family. It is a big responsiblity to your spouce, children, and Nanny. Having a nanny can be a Wonderful experiance for everone involved. For this it takes preperation and communication.

I have thought of some reasons why you maybe think "Nanny". Now lets see if it is right for you:
1. Do you have trouble keeping up with the housework
2. Is your work taking your energy so that you cannot spend it with your child
3. Do you want the best for your child but don't have the time

Now those are just a few reasons. Everyones reasons are more personalized to their life and their family. I do know from personal experience that having a nanny can help in many areas of daily life. These are a few that I can think of.
1. Nanny can help out in the morning with: breakfast, packing lunch, or getting the children to (or ready for) school.
2. Nanny can help with dishes or daily house hold chores (like other family members do)
3. Nanny can pick up kids from school or bus stop and take them to sports or just home
4. Nanny is there with children and can even get dinner ready
5. Need a babysitter, not with Nanny shes always there and can sit when needed
[I and many others have done all of these for our families]


Sounds too good to be true right. Well, maybe it is a bit. you cannot over work your nanny. Their main point of being a nanny is to learn about the Country they are in and to act like a Family member. So think of Nanny as you niece/nephew staying with you and helping you out. Be kind and felxible.

Most agencys have rules all writen out clear and easy to understand but a good rule of thumb is that a nanny is only allowed 30 hours of work a week tops. This includes 3 nights of babysitting. All agencys work a little differently. They are very kind so speak with and will answer all questions. If you choose NOT to go through an agency then, I say that it is risky, but your choice and then your own rules.

I need to end it here today. Through reading this posting I hope you have seen that Nannies are handy. They should live like a family member with you. If you organize their time correctly then they can help your family and make activities move smoother for everyone.

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