by MrsNanny » Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:54 pm
Articles like this are very sad to read.
As a nanny of 10 years I hate to hear about parents feeling that a nanny only 'sits around on there phone' there have been many a times I have helped a child up if fallen over and given them a cuddle until a parent has come over, stopped a child from running in a road, helped a child who was lost in a soft play - and safely brought the child back to the parent whilst sitting with other mothers (whilst caring for too children that i nanny for) who I would never judge, just try to help as know how hard it is to have eyes in the back of your head at all times.
As a nanny i try hard to change the views that nannies just sit down and chat when out as this is not the case, and found nappy valley a lovely area to work in as lovely nannies and parents. many parents have helped me in the past, after all it is nearly impossible to be able to spot every incident if caring for two children, you just try your very best.
Although i cannot talk for every single nanny, there are amazing nannies who really do work hard and care for children in the best possible way. I feel this type of brief encounters were the nanny is described in such a scary way very freighting for parents, especially parents returning to work for the first time and thinking about choosing a nanny.
i often have parents coming over and saying how much fun/ care i look like im having with the children in my care when they realise i am a nanny and not the children's parent. i have had many of the parents i work friends, tell how much care is give when they have seen me out, and i don't know the friends. its a real compliment,as after all our job is to provide a safe, stimulating and loving environment for the children in our care. Its sad that parents don't see posts like this, just as someone else describe a 'witch hunt' and describe nanny's in general like this. The title itself is upsetting - I don't watch parents!
I really do hope the child is safe and cared for and hope this was a 'one off' due to a reason you and I don't know about, and of course I can understand your worry as the way you have described the incident it is very unprofessional.
I can't imagine how scared the mother of the child would be reading that initial post.
Articles like this are very sad to read.
As a nanny of 10 years I hate to hear about parents feeling that a nanny only 'sits around on there phone' there have been many a times I have helped a child up if fallen over and given them a cuddle until a parent has come over, stopped a child from running in a road, helped a child who was lost in a soft play - and safely brought the child back to the parent whilst sitting with other mothers (whilst caring for too children that i nanny for) who I would never judge, just try to help as know how hard it is to have eyes in the back of your head at all times.
As a nanny i try hard to change the views that nannies just sit down and chat when out as this is not the case, and found nappy valley a lovely area to work in as lovely nannies and parents. many parents have helped me in the past, after all it is nearly impossible to be able to spot every incident if caring for two children, you just try your very best.
Although i cannot talk for every single nanny, there are amazing nannies who really do work hard and care for children in the best possible way. I feel this type of brief encounters were the nanny is described in such a scary way very freighting for parents, especially parents returning to work for the first time and thinking about choosing a nanny.
i often have parents coming over and saying how much fun/ care i look like im having with the children in my care when they realise i am a nanny and not the children's parent. i have had many of the parents i work friends, tell how much care is give when they have seen me out, and i don't know the friends. its a real compliment,as after all our job is to provide a safe, stimulating and loving environment for the children in our care. Its sad that parents don't see posts like this, just as someone else describe a 'witch hunt' and describe nanny's in general like this. The title itself is upsetting - I don't watch parents!
I really do hope the child is safe and cared for and hope this was a 'one off' due to a reason you and I don't know about, and of course I can understand your worry as the way you have described the incident it is very unprofessional.
I can't imagine how scared the mother of the child would be reading that initial post.