Housekeeper / nanny?

[Anonymous]

My cousin, 50, a retired teacher and current nanny, once said to MB when MB suggested some housework "MB, I have had a wonderful housekeeper for 10 years and I will check to see if she has any availability." MB never brought up housekeeping again to the professional nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haha

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My cousin, 50, a retired teacher and current nanny, once said to MB when MB suggested some housework "MB, I have had a wonderful housekeeper for 10 years and I will check to see if she has any availability." MB never brought up housekeeping again to the professional nanny.

Love this!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My employer would hate these 2 PPs who are arranging playdates, buying gifts, shop for diapers, etc.etc. You sound like very meddlesome women! You probably make your employer feel like she is a complete failure as a parent.

To each their own.

My families select from the following list, and they frequently add more duties as time goes on:
-research preschool, make recommendations
-research private schools, make recommendations
-make sure admissions forms are completed on time
-inform parents of class choices
-discuss class choices with child(ren), notify school of choice(s)
-track school functions, inform parent(s) of necessary and optional attendance
-make sure school forms are returned on time
-make sure homework is done
-track and pay for field trips
-pack appropriately for field trips
-select and purchase teacher gifts
-purchase and send school supplies
-purchase and send one-off supplies for projects
-track how often clean clothes are returned dirty after accidents, replace in backpack
-daily, weekly, monthly conversations with teacher(s)
-research camps, sports, other activities
-discuss activities with child(ren), schedule and pay
-purchase clothing, gear, and supplies for activities
-daily/monthly conversations with adults at activities
-ensure child(ren)’s practice for activities is as teacher/coach recommended
-schedule medical and dental visits, inform parent(s)
-attend medical and dental visits, with or without parent(s)
-research specialists, make recommendations
-make sure medical and dental forms are completed in a timely manner
-update medical and dental with new insurance
-track insurance payments and denials, resubmit with required forms
-stay informed of specialist homework, make sure homework is completed
-schedule play dates during my time with child(ren)
-attend play dates
-inform parent(s) of play date invitations during their time with child(ren)
-accept party invitations for child(ren) when with me
-attend birthday parties or drop off/pick up
-inform parent(s) of party invitations during their time with child(ren)
-purchase and wrap all gifts for parties
-discuss party options with parent(s)
-discuss and select party location and theme with child(ren)
-plan and pay for child(ren)’s parties
-set up party
-extra set of hands during party or run party (free up parent(s) to talk to friends and attend to child(ren))
-create organizational system for toys and books
-teach children to tidy up toys and books using system
-purchase bath toys
-clean toys
-research educational toys, purchase
-research books at child(ren)’s level and interest, purchase
-track which toys are used vs unused
-track which books are too young or no longer of interest
-purge and donate toys and books
-make a list of toys and books for child(ren)’s gifts based on interest and play time
-purchase and wrap selected gifts
-rotate toys and books
-create organizational system for art supplies
-teach child(ren) to tidy supplies, appropriately take care of started and completed projects
-purchase art supplies
-rotate art supplies
-create organizational system for clothing
-teach children to take care of clean clothing
-teach children to put dirty clothes in hamper
-wash, dry, fold, hang child(ren)’s laundry
-teach child(ren) to wash, dry, fold, hang, put away their laundry
-rotate seasonal clothing
-purge and donate outgrown clothing and shoes
-purge and pass on (or discard) stained and torn clothing and shoes
-purchase everyday clothing and shoes
-purchase uniforms
-resell uniforms
-purchase diapers, wipes, overnight diapers, etc.
-purchase handsoap, body wash or bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, etc.
-purchase cleaning supplies for child(ren)’s use
-track and purchase household laundry detergent and dish soap
-clean up child(ren)’s spills
-teach child(ren) to clean up after themself
-teach child(ren) to clean their bedroom: dust, vacuum, etc.
-teach child(ren) to clean their bathroom: sink, mirror, toilet, bathtub/shower, floor, etc.
-purchase healthy food for child(ren)
-batch cook for child(ren)
-teach child(ren) basic nutrition
-teach child(ren) kitchen basics: knife safety, stove/oven safety, fruit/veg prep, make salad, measure liquid vs dry, read a recipe, mix vs fold, use a mixer, marinating, scramble egg, boil egg, boil pasta, bake fish/meat, saute veg, assembly vs cooking
-teach child(ren) more advanced cooking techniques
-meal prep for family
-cook for family
-batch cook for family (only during dedicated time)
-load dishwasher after meals I cooked/supervised
-unload dishwasher if I filled it
-hand wash pans I used
-research and recommend tutoring supplies
-purchase tutoring supplies
-tutor child(ren)
-purchase pet supplies
-care for pets
-teach children to care for pets
-schedule vet visits
-take pets to vet

I do *not* clean unless I’m helping children learn life skills. My job is to help raise and teach the child(ren), not clean their home. I am willing to do more cooking and pet care, but that’s my line. Ymmv… but I’ve had at least one family select each of the above items. Each family has different time commitments, priorities, and values.