5 Easy Tips For A Great Parent-Nanny Relationship

Geeta my friend shared a very great relationship with her children’s nanny who had worked with her since they were babies. She believed in establishing a great relationship with her nanny as she had formed a crucial part of her and her children’s life. As I asked her how she managed to do so, she shared with me 5 easy and long standing tips that really worked in a parent-nanny relationship.

5 easy and longstanding tips for a great parent-nanny relationship:

1) It is very necessary to make your rules and expectations clear from the very beginning; the nanny needs to know exactly what is expected of him/her like whether one has to do light housework, cook meals or pick your children up from school or after school activities. If you spring on new demands after some time, he/she will choose to decline the job or quit. Making expectations clear in the very beginning helps build trust that is essential for a healthy relationship.

2) Trust your nanny even if it is tough for you to trust him/her with your home, possessions and children. Trust that he/she will follow your guidelines and use their best judgment when it comes to certain situations not previously outlined in your agreement. If you constantly ring up and check on them or constantly accuse them of wrong doing it will damage the relationship that you have with them and harmful to you and your children.

3) Be appreciative of your nanny and thank her/him every day after they are done with watching your children. Thanking your nanny shows good manners and care and also helps develop good relationship with you and the children. It also teaches your children good manners and shows the nanny that you care and think they have done a good job.

4) Respect, trust and consideration are really the most important aspects to maintaining a great relationship between you and your nanny, so be considerate of your nanny. Let him/her know when you will be late, provide the necessary supplies and ensure he/she gets two days off a week.  These things not only show your nanny that you are considerate, but it also shows your nanny that you respect him or her.

5) Pay your nanny competitive wages; you could take into consideration what other nannies are paid, your nannies age, previous experience and other factors to determine a fair wage.  It is not fair if your nanny is trying to stiff you by charging more than the common wage. Frame a contract stating pay wages, raises and their duties before you begin letting your nanny watch after your children. A contract will protect both you and your nanny and help maintain trust in your relationship.

Lastly Geeta concluded that these tips of common knowledge that gives importance to mutual respect and manners would ensure that you, your children and your nanny have a great and long-lasting relationship.

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