You\u2019ve welcomed the perfect nanny into your family after a lengthy candidate search. Now, it\u2019s time to forge a positive, healthy relationship with your new nanny. There are many ways you can be a good employer to your nanny, one of which is scheduling regular check-ins. In this blog, we\u2019ll explain why that is\u2026 and how you can embrace check-ins as part of your working relationship with your nanny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like in any relationship, frequent communication is essential to a harmonious partnership. Scheduling periodic check-ins gets both you and your nanny in the habit of communicating honestly and respectfully with each other. This is especially important when you introduce a new nanny to your family.
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During the first few weeks when your nanny is on the job, put aside some time to chat with your nanny every day. Keep it short \u2014 about 10 to 20 minutes. This will give your nanny a chance to ask you any questions and you can clarify instructions if needed. As time goes on, you can reduce check-ins to just a few minutes in the morning or evening and save \u201cbigger\u201d check-ins for once a month or every two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular check-ins put you and your nanny on the same page. They give you the opportunity to outline your expectations. Take the time to explain to your nanny what\u2019s important and how you\u2019d like things done. Even the best nanny can\u2019t anticipate all of your needs and understand your preferences if you don\u2019t communicate them first! That\u2019s where regular check-ins can come in to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
No one is perfect and, over time, maybe you find an issue that you need to bring up with your nanny. Perhaps your nanny missed an important activity or playdate that your child was scheduled for and you\u2019d like to talk to them about it. That\u2019s what regular check-ins are for. If the discussion feels bigger than a daily check-in, ask your nanny to come in a few minutes early before their next shift or ask to stay a bit longer before leaving, if possible.
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Worried about how to have these difficult conversations? Don\u2019t worry, our expert staff has some tips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have an issue to address with your nanny, our nanny manager\u2019s tip is to use the \u201csandwich method.\u201d Tiffany Trieb, our Director of Client Relations, says: \u201cStart out with something they do really well, address a concern, then end with more positive feedback.\u201d
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This helps reduce friction. You should also discuss what happened with your nanny in a polite, respectful tone and be open and ready to hear your nanny\u2019s side of the story as well. For example, you might find that your nanny was upset because the activity or playdate could have been better communicated from your end. Again, regular check-ins can clear up issues like these early so things go more smoothly in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you show your nanny that you value honesty, regular communication, and feedback, it builds trust and mutual respect between the two (or three) of you. You\u2019re confident in your nanny\u2019s abilities and trust their decisions and actions. At the same time, they\u2019ll trust that you\u2019ll be transparent and communicate your expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being a good nanny employer takes hard work and commitment. For more tips on building a positive relationship with your nanny, check out the A Perfect Fit blog<\/a>. And if you\u2019re in search of a new nanny for your family, learn how A Perfect Fit can match you<\/a> with the best professional in your area. In this blog, we\u2019ll explain why nanny check-ins are important, and how you can embrace them as part of your working relationship with your nanny.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":315,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[34,31],"tags":[49,47,48,50],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=314"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":386,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/314\/revisions\/386"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perfectfitnanny.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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