Maintaining A Lasting Relationship With Your Nanny

In the previous post, we looked at how to adjust to a new nanny from your NY nanny agency. Here are some tips for fostering and maintaining a lasting relationship with your nanny after those first few months of settling in.

It’s important that nannies and parents keep the lines of communication open at all times. Be honest with your nanny, and if something is troubling you, raise it. It's often preferable to work through any disagreements or misunderstandings rather than being tempted to just change nannies.

Don’t be afraid to give your nanny feedback on his or her performance; in fact, this is a must. By giving feedback, you can show your nanny what they are doing well and where you’d like to see changes or improvements.

If your nanny goes above and beyond what you expect, then thank them to show you’ve noticed and appreciate their hard work. You and your child could collaborate on a gift for your nanny and present it together.

If you want to know how your nanny from your nanny agency divides his or her time each day, consider a daily log book. A log book can help you assess your nanny’s strengths and weaknesses in all areas and is useful for providing feedback.