Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My ideal nanny position is one child in my care since birth until about five years of age. For me the thrill of being a nanny is in teaching/helping a baby hit developmental milestones and acquire language - nothing is as amazing as the first word or the first step! After five, the child needs a chauffeur more than a teaching nanny.
I'm a nanny for a very smart and well-tempered 9 month old now (and have been since his birth) and I LOVE my job.
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This is pretty much my ideal role as well except with twins instead of a single. I've always worked for families with twins and while I find it to sometimes be challenging to juggle the needs of two I also find it very rewarding.
Anonymous wrote:I just like to watch tv, bounce the baby a bit, let her nap, maybe nap a bit myself and then let her crawl a bit, read a story, etc.
Anonymous wrote:If you're a professional, the correct answer is,
"It depends on the needs of the child."
Anonymous wrote:My ideal nanny position is one child in my care since birth until about five years of age. For me the thrill of being a nanny is in teaching/helping a baby hit developmental milestones and acquire language - nothing is as amazing as the first word or the first step! After five, the child needs a chauffeur more than a teaching nanny.
I'm a nanny for a very smart and well-tempered 9 month old now (and have been since his birth) and I LOVE my job.
Anonymous wrote:I just like to watch tv, bounce the baby a bit, let her nap, maybe nap a bit myself and then let her crawl a bit, read a story, etc.