New Kid on the Block!

New Kid on the Block!

 

Let me begin by saying that I am not a veteran nanny. I have 2 years experience as an actual nanny, but over 12 years of experience in childcare - babysitting, coaching, tutoring, mentoring - and that by no means qualifies me as an expert.

 

I do however, think it qualifies me to lead discussions on nannies and nanny experiences. When I was asked the common question "so, what do you do?" and my response was "I'm a nanny," I rarely got anything else. I think people thought that by being a nanny I didn't have experience in any other field, or that I couldn't hold a conversation with someone who works outside the home. Has anyone else felt that they were instantly judged for being a nanny, as opposed to just being a babysitter? It is my hope that we can shed some light on being a nanny, sharing our experiences and concerns, and in the process, emphasize the important role of a nanny, and the lasting impact they leave on children and families.

 

My nanny job was quite rare in that I cared for 2 elementary aged kids and one toddler with a severe disability. A disability that produces daily seizures. One that has not given her the ability to walk or talk. One that gave her severe acid reflux and minimal motor skills, so she now eats via feeding tube. One that has left her with cortical vision impairment, meaning no one knows what or how much she can actually see. But still, she was the cutest little girl in the world, and she taught me a few things.

-- Posted by our new blog guru- Katie