Building Trust With A Nanny

Is the nanny feeding your child on time? Is she keeping her neat and tidy? Is she maintaining basic hygiene while caring for your little one? Or is she ill-treating your darling in any way, in your absence? How often are you plagued by these questions while you are away at work? Okay, so you spent a considerable amount of time, effort and funds in getting a nanny. You even carried out the necessary background checks before picking a good nanny for the apple of your eye. But all this seems to do precious little in mitigating your lingering doubts about her reliability. It is understandable if you are continually fretting over it, as this is an issue a majority of working parents face. A nanny for a working couple’s child is a must, especially in the absence of an extended family or a dependable social circle. However, at times, there may emerge dislike or issues of distrust between parents and the nanny, ending things on an ugly note. While the nanny may agree to prepare meals and snacks for the children, get them ready for school, ensure rules laid down by the parents are followed, monitor their activities, engage them in play and even supervise their homework in some cases, she may not be prepared to do other household chores. You need to be clear as to what exactly her role entails. The onus is on you to build a frank and honest relation with the nanny, even if she comes with an impeccable record and reputation for dedication and honesty. Read on to arm yourself with useful tips on building lasting trust with a nanny.