Noblenanny News

Even when you have made all the suitable preparations, there will be an era of adjustment at once the nanny arrives.

It will take some time for a nanny to become acclimated. She is coming at a difficult time. Another nanny has just left and is missed by the family. The new nanny may feel less welcomed, especially by the children. It's good not to expect too much the first few days. If possible, arrange to take a few days off from work. Also plan for some time for all of you to get together but also give the children and nanny time on their own. Be as open and explicit as you can be about your expectations and ask for her feedback. Even if the nanny has done this before, she cannot know what you want without being told and this communication is an ongoing process.

As in any relationship, ongoing communications must take place in order for the relationship to work. A family and their nanny should establish a style of communication that is comfortable for both. We believe that this should include scheduled times together. You can have weekly meetings where each share events and concerns.

All nannies need good support as well as praise. Even the most competent nannies with a strong sense of self may not know a family is pleased with their performance. It is always hard to know whether people living and working in the same place requires more verbal support those others. Perhaps it is the nature of the job. Either parents or nannies should get a promotion when the children are doing well. The rewards are always inherent - feeling good about us and the children. However, it is always nice to hear that you are doing a good job