Why Do Grandparents Make Best Nannies

Most of us today seem to consider choosing a professional nanny, neighborhood babysitters and daycare centers as a means of childcare; this makes me feel why we can’t consider grandparents that are not only friendly but much better than other means of childcare. Yes, my experience with grandparents as I grew has very well illustrated it to me.

Reasons why grandparents make good nannies: 

The first reason is familiarity: It is much better to leave children with grandparents that are more familiar than a strange person as a nanny. Since the children already know and love their grandparents they could be a good choice; in addition grandparents are smart, experienced and show great affection that are important aspects in growing children.

Grandparents share parenting styles: You would raise your child as your mother raised you or mother-in-law raised your spouse; this shared parenting style would make you rest assured that your children will receive consistency with rules and discipline.

You would enjoy a peace of mind: Since grandparents have many years of childcare experience and are familiar, you can rest assured that your kids are raised safely and will be well cared for.

Childcare by grandparents may be affordable: Luckily your parents would not charge anything or charge something affordable as compared to daycare, babysitter and nanny fees.

Communication with grandparents is easy: Since you communicate more often with your parents, communication becomes much easier; unlike nannies grandparents will speak to you about concerns.

Grandparents are great teachers and improve your kid’s knowledge: Studies have shown that children who spend extended amounts of time with their grandparents have an increased vocabulary; this is because grandparents not only sit and talk with the children, but also use proper grammar and sentence flow.

Grandparents that look after grandchildren help to create strong family bonds: Spending time both with you and their grandparents allows everyone in the family to make strong family bonds with each other; it is incredibly important in these times.

Grandparents help reduce separation anxiety: Children may panic less when you are away with grandparents who are not only friendly and familiar, but also make children feel comfortable and happy till you return.

To conclude grandparents do make the best nannies for your children, but this responsibility should not be thrust upon them if they do not enjoy good physical health. It is best then to be just grandparents.  

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