Anonymous
11/12/2015 09:37
Subject: Re:How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I've known since I was starting puberty that it was unlikely that I would have my own kids, but nannying has made me more determined to foster and adopt older kids.
Anonymous
11/12/2015 08:36
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I've decided not to have children since becoming a nanny 10 years ago. I enjoy them, but I also enjoy going home to my clean, quiet house.
Anonymous
11/12/2015 08:16
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I used to want 2 kids, now I want none and very happy with that decision.
Anonymous
11/11/2015 22:26
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I want 2 kids always wanted that number because I feel like I can divide resources accordingly with two kids. I also agree with not giving in to kids and end up with tons of crap. Also the no sugar is a good idea too and oh yeah where I grew up babies drank water so my babies will be drinking plenty water and breastfeeding.
Anonymous
11/11/2015 21:25
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I've told my kid, I don't care how rich and intelligent you are, please raise your own children.
Anonymous
11/11/2015 21:20
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I initially wanted an army of children but now I don't know if I want any at all. I nanny for the naughtiest children ever but I just adore them so. I know they love me too! If I do have a family I will need a couple years to recover from these kiddos 
I have learned a lot from nannying so I definitely feel like I would be a great mom and disciplinarian.
I have learned a lot from nannying so I definitely feel like I would be a great mom and disciplinarian.
Anonymous
12/28/2012 21:50
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
Anonymous wrote:I want one child but haven't been able to conceive for the two years I've been trying. I do like that I have tried out different methods, different activities, different toys, foods etc so I feel like (hope) I'll have some idea of what I'm doing when the time comea (if it comes.) I think I'll do some parts of attachment parentin gsuch a sbaby wearing, but not others such as cosleeping. I'm somewhat ambivalent about breast feeding...
I'd like to for ecomonic and nutritional reasons but if for some reason I can't then I'm ok with that too.
Really? I've worked with many bottle fed/formula babies vs. breastfed babies and I'm definitely going to EBF as long as possible, too many pros (cheap, less dishes, healthy, ect). I am on the fence about co-sleeping, I grew up in a house where we co-slept at times, but I can see where many issues could develop. Baby wearing/healthy food is a no brainer, but probably will be more difficult to maintain once I have children of my own. My main goal would be able to be a SAHM or WAHM.
Anonymous
12/28/2012 21:04
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I want one child but haven't been able to conceive for the two years I've been trying. I do like that I have tried out different methods, different activities, different toys, foods etc so I feel like (hope) I'll have some idea of what I'm doing when the time comea (if it comes.) I think I'll do some parts of attachment parentin gsuch a sbaby wearing, but not others such as cosleeping. I'm somewhat ambivalent about breast feeding...
I'd like to for ecomonic and nutritional reasons but if for some reason I can't then I'm ok with that too.
I'd like to for ecomonic and nutritional reasons but if for some reason I can't then I'm ok with that too.
Anonymous
12/28/2012 20:06
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
Anonymous wrote:If anything being a nanny has made me want children even more. It has given me a chance to see and test out different parenting styles, taught me what baby products i really need/want and how to eliminate bad habits from early on. sleep training, potty training, healthy eating habits, and age appropriate activities are some of the major things i've learned over the years to address immediately and have figured out how i will handle them. I will surprisingly be a very earthly crunchy mother with clear age appropriate expectations (no attachment parenting for me). I also want to raise humble, respectful children who don't take what is given to them for granted. They won't be getting every toy they want and will be expected to donate their toys and time to charity or volunteer when they are old enough.
Hopefully i will have a spouse that will support my parenting style and will be actively involved. Honestly if i take one thing away from this field, its that i want a husband that is going to be an active involved father, who will be as excited about our children as i will. Unfortunately, I've worked with families where the father has no interest in the children and its quite depressing.
I nearly agree with just about everything you mentioned!! Very cool, to hear someone else who also shares similar parenting philosophies as me. I, however, would probably practice some attachment parenting ideals--baby-wearing and extended breastfeeding-to name a few. Overall, I aspire to be a pretty laid back parent versus a type A-helicopter mom or "first time parent."
It really frustrates me to see just how tense, over the top, and ridiculous parents can be regarding their kids!
Anonymous
12/28/2012 15:00
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I used to want 4 kids and now I think I will be happy with 1-2.
I always thought I would breastfeed exclusively when I have kids, but i've since decided that it's not for me.
No matter how many hours I am with the kids, parenting and nannying is not the same and parenting is very hard. I don't judge parents anymore when I see kids misbehaving or having tantrums in public because I understand since being a nanny how hard it is.
I always thought I would breastfeed exclusively when I have kids, but i've since decided that it's not for me.
No matter how many hours I am with the kids, parenting and nannying is not the same and parenting is very hard. I don't judge parents anymore when I see kids misbehaving or having tantrums in public because I understand since being a nanny how hard it is.
Anonymous
12/28/2012 14:32
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
If anything being a nanny has made me want children even more. It has given me a chance to see and test out different parenting styles, taught me what baby products i really need/want and how to eliminate bad habits from early on. sleep training, potty training, healthy eating habits, and age appropriate activities are some of the major things i've learned over the years to address immediately and have figured out how i will handle them. I will surprisingly be a very earthly crunchy mother with clear age appropriate expectations (no attachment parenting for me). I also want to raise humble, respectful children who don't take what is given to them for granted. They won't be getting every toy they want and will be expected to donate their toys and time to charity or volunteer when they are old enough.
Hopefully i will have a spouse that will support my parenting style and will be actively involved. Honestly if i take one thing away from this field, its that i want a husband that is going to be an active involved father, who will be as excited about our children as i will. Unfortunately, I've worked with families where the father has no interest in the children and its quite depressing.
Hopefully i will have a spouse that will support my parenting style and will be actively involved. Honestly if i take one thing away from this field, its that i want a husband that is going to be an active involved father, who will be as excited about our children as i will. Unfortunately, I've worked with families where the father has no interest in the children and its quite depressing.
Anonymous
12/27/2012 20:56
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I've also chosen to be child free after being a nanny for a few years. If however in the very unlikely event I were to change my mind I would really work on good eating habits from the get go. No sugar besides fruit until the kid is 3 if not old and then very limited. I can't stand working for families that think it is okay to give their one year old candy and cake. Yes, it may look cute to take a picture of your baby covered in frosting but there is absolutely no reason for them to have that crap so young.
Anonymous
12/27/2012 18:23
Subject: Re:How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I've always wanted a big family and couldn't wait to be a mom, but nannying has turned me off to the idea of having kids at all. I'm aware I might change my mind, but right now I am sure I don't want any of my own.
If I do have a family, one other thing I have learned is that I will have a SMALL house with as few things as possible. Much like PP with the minimalist approach, I see how much stuff goes to waste and how much harder it is to keep a big space clean and tidy, so we will be making do with a small, rotating batch of quality toys (or maybe join in a toy-sharing program).
If I do have a family, one other thing I have learned is that I will have a SMALL house with as few things as possible. Much like PP with the minimalist approach, I see how much stuff goes to waste and how much harder it is to keep a big space clean and tidy, so we will be making do with a small, rotating batch of quality toys (or maybe join in a toy-sharing program).
Anonymous
12/27/2012 18:15
Subject: Re:How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
I've always wanted 2-3 kids and I still do so that hasn't changed. If I've learned anything from being a nanny, it's with my current family. They have twins that are 20 months old now and they STILL wake up multiple times a night and the parent's bring them into bed with them because it's "easier then having to sleep train them". It's absolutely ridiculous and makes nap times a nightmare for me when I'm with them. I know that when I become a parent, I will not take the lazy way out of sleep training.
Anonymous
12/27/2012 17:23
Subject: How has being a nanny changed your ideals of parenting?
Mostly for younger nannies without children. Has being a nanny made you decide not to have children? OR have you decided you want a big family?
Through my experience with this lovely family I've decided when I do decide to have a family of my own I'm going with a "minimalist" approach. I can't tell you how much crap these people have that is NEVER used. Rooms filled to the brim with toys the kids don't care for, clothes that still have the tags on them, it gives me so much anxiety and I just want to throw half of the crap away. Why do they need thirty sippy cups? Why do they need three wipe warmers? I love and adore the family but they are a few dead cats away from being on TLC's "Hoarders".
Anything to add?
Through my experience with this lovely family I've decided when I do decide to have a family of my own I'm going with a "minimalist" approach. I can't tell you how much crap these people have that is NEVER used. Rooms filled to the brim with toys the kids don't care for, clothes that still have the tags on them, it gives me so much anxiety and I just want to throw half of the crap away. Why do they need thirty sippy cups? Why do they need three wipe warmers? I love and adore the family but they are a few dead cats away from being on TLC's "Hoarders".
Anything to add?