Nannies 4 Children

Nanny cams…the term makes parents and caregivers alike think of horrible nannies that abuse or neglect children. Thanks to the media, this stereotype has only been accentuated over the past several years.

While it is true there are ‘bad’ nannies out there, a nanny cam should be viewed by parents and nanny as a security measure – much like locking the door, or setting your home alarm system. A nanny cam can be used by parents and nanny alike - if you have multiple children and they fight and one gets hurt and you will of course receive conflicting stories on what happened- a nanny cam can solve the issue. On the flip side, you can use a nanny cam to ease your mind - if you come home and find the baby has a bruise and the nanny says its because the baby fell off the couch - its easy to view the tape and see for yourself. Read More

Having a nanny is more than having a fulltime babysitter. Essentially, nannies become an integral part of our lives and family! Our nannies provide care for our children when they are sick and hurt, and allow us to have freedom in our careers! This close relationship needs to be based around the children, and their well being and safety.

As a parent, you need to think of things you can do to help your nanny be prepared in case of an emergency or accident, and find ways to work together in the best interest of the child. Read More

As parents we all worry about our children's health, happiness and future well-being, and hiring a nanny involves placing a lot of trust in them. Children are fragile, they need some freedom to make their own mistakes but they also need guidance and protection from things that could harm them.

One of a nanny's main duties is looking after your children, they are their caregiver when you're not able to look after them yourself. Here are the top ten things a nanny shouldn't do, and if you notice any of these, a polite chat with nanny might be in order. Read More