Your employer will usually want to know as much as possible about what the children have been doing during the day. Keeping a journal can help you to discuss what the children have accomplished, rough spots you may have had and fun times you’ve had with them too. The most common reason for the failure of a nanny/parent relationship is poor communication.
Be professional
The best nannies have a professional attitude to their work. This means showing up on time, dressing appropriately, being a good role model and limiting the use of a cell phone or other electronic devices. It means being fully present with the children. Childcare is demanding and often emotionally draining. You may begin feeling resentful that you get to deal with all the bad things and the parents only experience the good things. You can’t ever afford to take out your stress or your emotions on the children.
Have the right attitude
The children should look forward to you coming into their home. If you have a bad attitude about your job, your employer will soon pick up on it and the children won’t want you to come back.
