It's easy to forget that our employers may think about us as much as we think about them. In this issue, which coincides with Mother's Day, the relationship between nanny and employer gets a special look-in. Many a nanny has wished she wasn't the guinea pig for a first-time employer, or one who's had a 'nanny from hell' experience, and if the mother had read a guide book first it could have made all the difference. But which one? We've asked nannies to read and recommend some of the leading titles here. Feelings of jealousy over the close relationship between a nanny and child are a common problem for mothers, which we explore how to handle with understanding and tact. And we show a creative way to cement this three-way bond by involving a child in that long wait for the birth of a new sister or brother.
It's easy to forget that our employers may think about us as much as we think about them. In this issue, which coincides with Mother's Day, the relationship between nanny and employer gets a special look-in. Many a nanny has wished she wasn't the guinea pig for a first-time employer, or one who's had a 'nanny from hell' experience, and if the mother had read a guide book first it could have made all the difference. But which one? We've asked nannies to read and recommend some of the leading titles here.
Feelings of jealousy over the close relationship between a nanny and child are a common problem for mothers, which we explore how to handle with understanding and tact. And we show a creative way to cement this three-way bond by involving a child in that long wait for the birth of a new sister or brother.
Perhaps the best thing of all about this issue is the amount of input it has from nannies themselves. Whether you're a newcomer to the job or an old hand, we're always interested to hear from you, if you'd like to get in touch to share your opinions and experiences.
