8 things NOT to do to a professional nanny |
| Published: August 15, 2007, 6:03 pm |
| Tags: children, parenting, childcare, children, hints, nanny, privacy |
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The new movie “The Nanny Diaries” has the founder of the first and only English nanny school in America a bit perturbed about how nannies are portrayed. Sheilagh Roth, founder and executive director of the English Nanny & Governess School in Chagrin Falls, OH, says, “Professional nannies those trained for the role of nurturing and rearing children through childhood would never, never tattle about what goes on in the personal lives of her employers.” Here’s her list of eight “No-nos” for employees. 1. Respect: Don’t treat nannies as live-in slaves. They are professional child-care experts, not housekeepers, maids, or family chefs. Verbal abuse is not tolerated. 2. Duties: Don’t expect them to be on call 24/7. Duties outside of normal hours are considered overtime. Nannies sign contracts spelling out duties, benefits, and compensation. 3. Authority: Don’t allow other family members to give orders. Nannies report [ Full article ] |
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