How to choose a good baby sitter? This question is certainly of interest to many business moms who are going to go to work before the end the decree and the mothers of schoolchildren this question excites not less
Babysitting - is not primarily a hired employee, and your assistant.
It - your eyes, your hands, your representative at the time, while you yourself are not near the baby. Therefore, the relationship must be built so that you are a babysitter looked to one side and realized the overall strategy.
Business relationship with the nanny
In theory, it seems that the relationship with the nanny - no-nonsense. Do you have a child with her - skills that allow you to care for the baby at the time, while you are busy. But in the family format in which you have to communicate personal boundaries are often violated.
Where there are two people there may be a lot of confusion. It is difficult to find the mother, who would have been 100% happy with my nanny and, frankly, not less difficult to find a babysitter, that would fully share the views of my employer.
This is the result of what we are violating one rule is equally effective for the life business and any other spheres of life: it is necessary to agree about everything on the shore, has not yet got into the boat and took the oars. Redraw the agreement in the process of both sides uncomfortable.
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Rules of communication with the nanny
Mutual respect and observance of the agreements - two whales a harmonious relationship between the nurse and the child's parents.
1. Make clear instructions Think that is unacceptable on the part of the nurse in relation to the child and care for him. Describe the mode of the day, the habit remains. Do not dissemble, if the baby has got used to a certain way of life, with the arrival of the nurse, this mode should not be changed - it just complicate things. Babysitter and baby need time to get used to each other.
2. Make a detailed list of duties This will help avoid future injuries. If you will need additional help, fill item in the list and stipulate the size of the surcharge.
It happens that with time on the charge nurse all the housework. "You're still going for a walk with the baby, so spree even shopping! And while he is sleeping, you're not difficult to prepare meals or clean up the house (the time is free)? "That's not right. If you need more than care for the child, review the size of the payment.
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3. Be punctual Secure a written schedule and a nanny salary. While it comes to your baby, the nurse is not required to enter your position and act in your best interests to the detriment of their own. You know, that can interfere with force majeure? Discuss the sequence of actions and financial compensation.
4. Do not undermine the authority of the nurse in the eyes of a child You entered a nanny in a circle crumbs communication gave her a great reputation - be consistent and do not destroy its value in the eyes of a baby. Help them build a relationship of trust.
5. Babysitting - not your family member It is necessary to make a comment? Remember that criticism should be constructive and suggested politely (that's not a relative, who knows what you still love him). Explain that it is not satisfied with how to do in the future.
Do not get personal! Carping criticisms and your relationship will deteriorate more quickly than the reticence.
