Anonymous wrote:Yes our nanny does too - and goes to conferences - I joke she takes her career far far more seriously than my husband and I take ours

Hahahahah…ha…….ha

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Anonymous wrote:No way. You found a pro! Glad you pay her well.

+1.

Exactly. This is one indication of a professional nanny vs. a custodial care babysitter, who needs to be directed. Now you know why true pros earn 35+ per hour in this area, while sitters are closer to the 20-25 range. All the parental control efforts you see here on DCUM may be necessary for sitters, but certainly not for proficient and accomplished professional nannies.

Nannies are not recognized profession in this country. Anyone can call themselves a nanny. No educational courses or professional license is required.

That’s unfortunately correct. So parents must educate themselves on the difference between a sitter and a professional nanny. I think most American parents actually prefer sitters for two reasons:

1. Sitters usually have less child development knowledge and experience, so they’re easier to micromanage.
2. Sitters are usually cheaper than professional nannies.

I have no idea what my nanny does in their off-hours. That's none of my business. I do not read child development books.

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Anonymous wrote:No way. You found a pro! Glad you pay her well.

+1.

Exactly. This is one indication of a professional nanny vs. a custodial care babysitter, who needs to be directed. Now you know why true pros earn 35+ per hour in this area, while sitters are closer to the 20-25 range. All the parental control efforts you see here on DCUM may be necessary for sitters, but certainly not for proficient and accomplished professional nannies.

Nannies are not recognized profession in this country. Anyone can call themselves a nanny. No educational courses or professional license is required.

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Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

No, I hope you're compensating her top-notch or planning a hell of a bonus for work outside of her official hours. Remember this at the end of year instead of being a scrooge.

OP here. Yes, we give her a good annual bonus and pay well. Plus unlimited PTO which she rarely takes.

Either you are telling a huge lie or your nanny is an idiot. Both, I suspect.

Anonymous wrote:Do you share articles or books with her to read that you find interesting or with ideas you want to try? Does your nanny ever send you articles?

Are you paying her OT to do this? Didn't think so.

Ridiculous question- for nanny’s sake, I hope she dies not.
OP, do YOU read up on nanny relations during your free time?

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Anonymous wrote:No way. You found a pro! Glad you pay her well.

+1.

Exactly. This is one indication of a professional nanny vs. a custodial care babysitter, who needs to be directed. Now you know why true pros earn 35+ per hour in this area, while sitters are closer to the 20-25 range. All the parental control efforts you see here on DCUM may be necessary for sitters, but certainly not for proficient and accomplished professional nannies.

Yes our nanny does too - and goes to conferences - I joke she takes her career far far more seriously than my husband and I take ours

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Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

what issue is she looking up? If my Nanny were constantly looking things up I would be concerned. I guess if my kid got labeled with a SN I would expect her to do some research in handling it… but other than that, I expect her to know things.

Ugh. Such a typical idiot DCUM response. “Constantly”? Who said constantly? And as a parent, do you never research topics that come up or read a new article?

OP, your nanny sounds wonderful and devoted to your kids best interest.

OP said “ anytime a new issue comes up” like what?

NP. I’m wondering the same thing. Like, is it basic issues like sleep, feeding, etc? I look those up bc I’m an amateur parent, but I feel like a “pro” nanny actually knows this stuff already and shouldn’t have to look it up. UNLESS the nanny does know it already and is just giving the mom evidence for her approach. But if nanny is regularly looking up other issues, then that sounds like your child has problems? And if your child has problems, seems like the parent should be on top of it, not nanny?

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Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

what issue is she looking up? If my Nanny were constantly looking things up I would be concerned. I guess if my kid got labeled with a SN I would expect her to do some research in handling it… but other than that, I expect her to know things.

Ugh. Such a typical idiot DCUM response. “Constantly”? Who said constantly? And as a parent, do you never research topics that come up or read a new article?

OP, your nanny sounds wonderful and devoted to your kids best interest.

OP said “ anytime a new issue comes up” like what?

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Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

what issue is she looking up? If my Nanny were constantly looking things up I would be concerned. I guess if my kid got labeled with a SN I would expect her to do some research in handling it… but other than that, I expect her to know things.

Ugh. Such a typical idiot DCUM response. “Constantly”? Who said constantly? And as a parent, do you never research topics that come up or read a new article?

OP, your nanny sounds wonderful and devoted to your kids best interest.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

Yes our in home daycare provider does and also attends lots of classes on child development etc.

Good but that’s not a nanny. Your daycare provider is running a business and has other children beyond your to consider and make get along.

NP, how is a nanny not a business?

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Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

what issue is she looking up? If my Nanny were constantly looking things up I would be concerned. I guess if my kid got labeled with a SN I would expect her to do some research in handling it… but other than that, I expect her to know things.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you asking if a Nanny should be doing unpaid assigned/ “suggested” reading on their off hours?
Something else?

OP here. I’m asking because our nanny does and I think it’s extraordinary. Anytime a new issue comes up, she researched it. She’ll send me articles she finds interesting or directly pertains to my kids. I really love that about her. I was just wondering if other nannies do it.

Yes our in home daycare provider does and also attends lots of classes on child development etc.

Good but that’s not a nanny. Your daycare provider is running a business and has other children beyond your to consider and make get along.