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[quote=Anonymous]I've been a professional nanny for over 15 years. I love, love, love being a nanny and have been with 3 families in that time.
One of the things that always amazes me is how hostile some parents can be during interviews. It's almost as if they are trying to catch me in a lie.  It's as if they view any potential caregiver as someone who is just waiting to harm their child. It is almost always new parents of infants.
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely believe that you should thoroughly interview and screen candidates.  You definitely should! You can also treat that person with a bit of common decency and dignity.  
The first question you ask should not be "Have you ever harmed a child?"
You should not ask if my husband would be willing to submit to a criminal background check (unless he is going to be near your child...which he wont).
You should never lead with "We don't think we'll ever completely trust anyone in our home."
Do not ask me if I am on any medications or if I've ever sought treatment for a mental illness.
Don't ever ask me to take a lie detector test.
These are all things that I've experienced in interviews.  I want to be a good nanny for you family! I want to be a rockstar!
Being hostile during the interview makes me realize that I just wouldn't enjoy working for you, no matter how lovely your child is (and they certainly are!).
Instead, allow the interview to flow naturally. The more like a conversation it is, the more you'll get a feel for their style and personality.
Your gut is the best tool you have. If something inside of you is saying "something is wrong," it is.  On the other hand, if you feel pretty good about the candidate, trust that too. Always conduct a background check and check references.
What you put into your nanny search is what you'll get out of it. [/quote]

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