Nanny Rants

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Babies are teething...need I say more.

Ugh, I’m so sorry! You could say more if it’ll help you feel better. Its such a frustrating time! Back when I worked at this daycare, I would ask all the parents of teething babies to bring me whatever they could, such as teething tablets and numbing gel, so that it would lessen the pain for them and the stress for me. It actually seemed to work (especially the gel!) so maybe you could try that?

-Op

Teething tablets and orajel is no longer recommended to use for teething. Try cold chew toys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I have something kind of stupid to share.

My nanny family has been hinting lately that they want me to take my charge outside more, which is something that I’ve actually been trying to do, funnily enough. They want him to get exercise so he’s tired enough to sleep and I agree!

The problem? Every weekend, they go out and buy him new LEGO sets and racetracks. He gets so obsessed with them that he refuses to go outside all week. He literally wants to play with them all day and ends up throwing a fit if I push him too hard to go out. I maybe get him out twice a week, and that’s if my bribes are good enough and he’s in a good mood. I do my best to get him running around indoors on days he refuses, and on the days that have been too hot or too rainy recently.

I just don’t understand the parents’ logic. They know how he gets, so if it’s that important that he go outside, why keep buying him all this new stuff?!

Just frustrated. There’s my rant-ish.

You need to tell the parents to stop buying him toys! Even without the new toys would your charge still want to stay home? I had a charge who hated going out! I always had to bribe and convince!

You had a charge like this, too? I’ve never seen a kid so adamant about not going outside before this one, haha! Yeah, mine always took a lot of convincing to go outside, even without new things. So, it’s not as if the toys are the sole reason he wants to stay in. It’s just that if the parents are now going to put (however inadvertent) pressure on me to get him out of the house, they need to stop making it more difficult than it already is!

I’m PP and my MB and I would hve to BEGGGG her to go out! She wouldn’t want to get dressed or even out her shoes on. I’m surprised she was never late to her preschool though lol. We had to start getting her ready as soon as si got there. I hate to sound dramatic but she was the worst child I’ve ever had

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So, I have something kind of stupid to share.

My nanny family has been hinting lately that they want me to take my charge outside more, which is something that I’ve actually been trying to do, funnily enough. They want him to get exercise so he’s tired enough to sleep and I agree!

The problem? Every weekend, they go out and buy him new LEGO sets and racetracks. He gets so obsessed with them that he refuses to go outside all week. He literally wants to play with them all day and ends up throwing a fit if I push him too hard to go out. I maybe get him out twice a week, and that’s if my bribes are good enough and he’s in a good mood. I do my best to get him running around indoors on days he refuses, and on the days that have been too hot or too rainy recently.

I just don’t understand the parents’ logic. They know how he gets, so if it’s that important that he go outside, why keep buying him all this new stuff?!

Just frustrated. There’s my rant-ish.

Get a backbone, set a schedule and make both legos and racetracks part of every day, as well as outside time.

“This is our new schedule. We will have breakfast, then you may play with legos until the timer goes off. When the timer goes off, we will walk to the park and you can play there until the timer goes off. When you get back from the park, we will have lunch, then you will nap. When you get up, you may play with racetracks until dinner.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Babies are teething...need I say more.

Ugh, I’m so sorry! You could say more if it’ll help you feel better. Its such a frustrating time! Back when I worked at this daycare, I would ask all the parents of teething babies to bring me whatever they could, such as teething tablets and numbing gel, so that it would lessen the pain for them and the stress for me. It actually seemed to work (especially the gel!) so maybe you could try that?

-Op

Teething tablets and orajel is no longer recommended to use for teething. Try cold chew toys. [/quote
Freeze whole carrots, wrap the end in a hand towel. Kid can’t choke, they get a tiny amount of carrot, and it’s easy to hold.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Babies are teething...need I say more.

Ugh, I’m so sorry! You could say more if it’ll help you feel better. Its such a frustrating time! Back when I worked at this daycare, I would ask all the parents of teething babies to bring me whatever they could, such as teething tablets and numbing gel, so that it would lessen the pain for them and the stress for me. It actually seemed to work (especially the gel!) so maybe you could try that?

-Op

Teething tablets and orajel is no longer recommended to use for teething. Try cold chew toys.

Oh, wow, I didn’t know that! Sorry to whoever I suggested that to. It’s been a while since I’ve had to deal with teething.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I have something kind of stupid to share.

My nanny family has been hinting lately that they want me to take my charge outside more, which is something that I’ve actually been trying to do, funnily enough. They want him to get exercise so he’s tired enough to sleep and I agree!

The problem? Every weekend, they go out and buy him new LEGO sets and racetracks. He gets so obsessed with them that he refuses to go outside all week. He literally wants to play with them all day and ends up throwing a fit if I push him too hard to go out. I maybe get him out twice a week, and that’s if my bribes are good enough and he’s in a good mood. I do my best to get him running around indoors on days he refuses, and on the days that have been too hot or too rainy recently.

I just don’t understand the parents’ logic. They know how he gets, so if it’s that important that he go outside, why keep buying him all this new stuff?!

Just frustrated. There’s my rant-ish.

You need to tell the parents to stop buying him toys! Even without the new toys would your charge still want to stay home? I had a charge who hated going out! I always had to bribe and convince!

You had a charge like this, too? I’ve never seen a kid so adamant about not going outside before this one, haha! Yeah, mine always took a lot of convincing to go outside, even without new things. So, it’s not as if the toys are the sole reason he wants to stay in. It’s just that if the parents are now going to put (however inadvertent) pressure on me to get him out of the house, they need to stop making it more difficult than it already is!

I’m PP and my MB and I would hve to BEGGGG her to go out! She wouldn’t want to get dressed or even out her shoes on. I’m surprised she was never late to her preschool though lol. We had to start getting her ready as soon as si got there. I hate to sound dramatic but she was the worst child I’ve ever had

Omg that’s insane! Mine at least enjoyed his preschool. That’s what his mother said anyways, I wasn’t there for drop off.

Is yours also very particular about getting dirty? I know I’ve had kids that didn’t really like to get messy with finger paints and the like, but my current charge won’t even wear his water-proof shoes because they’re open and he doesn’t want to get dirt on his feet. He’s also saying he doesn’t want to get wet or play in the water at all. It’s been so hot, I’m dying! Lol

He’s definitely a tough cookie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So, I have something kind of stupid to share.

My nanny family has been hinting lately that they want me to take my charge outside more, which is something that I’ve actually been trying to do, funnily enough. They want him to get exercise so he’s tired enough to sleep and I agree!

The problem? Every weekend, they go out and buy him new LEGO sets and racetracks. He gets so obsessed with them that he refuses to go outside all week. He literally wants to play with them all day and ends up throwing a fit if I push him too hard to go out. I maybe get him out twice a week, and that’s if my bribes are good enough and he’s in a good mood. I do my best to get him running around indoors on days he refuses, and on the days that have been too hot or too rainy recently.

I just don’t understand the parents’ logic. They know how he gets, so if it’s that important that he go outside, why keep buying him all this new stuff?!

Just frustrated. There’s my rant-ish.

You need to tell the parents to stop buying him toys! Even without the new toys would your charge still want to stay home? I had a charge who hated going out! I always had to bribe and convince!

You had a charge like this, too? I’ve never seen a kid so adamant about not going outside before this one, haha! Yeah, mine always took a lot of convincing to go outside, even without new things. So, it’s not as if the toys are the sole reason he wants to stay in. It’s just that if the parents are now going to put (however inadvertent) pressure on me to get him out of the house, they need to stop making it more difficult than it already is!

I’m PP and my MB and I would hve to BEGGGG her to go out! She wouldn’t want to get dressed or even out her shoes on. I’m surprised she was never late to her preschool though lol. We had to start getting her ready as soon as si got there. I hate to sound dramatic but she was the worst child I’ve ever had

Omg that’s insane! Mine at least enjoyed his preschool. That’s what his mother said anyways, I wasn’t there for drop off.

Is yours also very particular about getting dirty? I know I’ve had kids that didn’t really like to get messy with finger paints and the like, but my current charge won’t even wear his water-proof shoes because they’re open and he doesn’t want to get dirt on his feet. He’s also saying he doesn’t want to get wet or play in the water at all. It’s been so hot, I’m dying! Lol

He’s definitely a tough cookie.

So take him to the pool versus just a spray park or wading pool. Many kids can deal with full body water, but not partial dampness.

For getting dirty, you can try modeling making a mess on the floor “accidentally” and cleaning my it up. Then, move up to preparing ways to keep the floor from getting dirty (towels, shower curtain, etc.). Then talk about ways to keep kid from getting dirty while still playing (apron, plastic gloves, closed toe shoes, etc.).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So take him to the pool versus just a spray park or wading pool. Many kids can deal with full body water, but not partial dampness.

For getting dirty, you can try modeling making a mess on the floor “accidentally” and cleaning my it up. Then, move up to preparing ways to keep the floor from getting dirty (towels, shower curtain, etc.). Then talk about ways to keep kid from getting dirty while still playing (apron, plastic gloves, closed toe shoes, etc.).

Thanks for the tips! I don’t know how comfortable my nanny family will be with me taking him to the pool (they’re worriers), but I’ll definitely ask.