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What a Nanny does
PlaysA nanny spends time playing with the children she cares for. She helps them have fun. She teaches them to share and to be considerate of others. She thinks of creative ways to play, both indoors and outdoors. |
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CooksA nanny prepares meals for the children. She needs to know how to cook nutritious meals that also taste good. She needs to be sensitive to what the children like and don't like. |
FeedsA nanny feeds the younger children while serving and monitoring the older children as they eat. With babies, she does most of the work. With toddlers, she lets them feed themselves while she controls the mess they're making. |
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Does light housecleaningA nanny usually does light housecleaning. This includes chores directly related to the care of the children. Usually this means preparing and cleaning up the children's meals, doing the children's laundry, and keeping their bedrooms and play areas straightened up. |
DrivesYou will find that the children you care for live pretty busy lives. They have play dates, dance lessons, piano lessons, soccer practice, Hebrew, Catechism, doctor's appointments, and the list goes on. On some days, a nanny will do so much driving she will feel like a chauffeur. She needs to be a safe driver, cautious, attentive, and she must make sure that seat belts and restraints are always used. |
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CoachesChildren are always learning new skills, for school, for sports, for church, and for life in general. A good nanny is a good coach, teaching children the skills and the behaviors they need to succeed and to have fun. |
Plays dress-upThere are times when children just want to imagine and pretend. She may want to be a pirate, or an Indian, or a princess. A good nanny understands and knows how to pretend herself. |
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RelaxesOk, maybe not a lot - but there are some moments when a nanny just relaxes and hangs out with the children. These can become very special times for the children and the nanny herself. |
Is a Friend
It's all about love and about being a friend. It's about caring and being there for the children. It's about seeing their faces brighten up when you walk into the room. It's about letting them know that they can trust you because you really truly love them.
