Tips for being a good nanny!

This blog is just some helpful tips for being a good nanny!

When working with children they exhaust you and take out all your energy so if you feel Hungry, Angry, Lost or Tired HALT this can help you:

• Nanny sometimes needs a timeout
• If you are starting to get stressed, irritated, or overwhelmed, STOP and take 6 deep breaths.
• Always have good food on hand, for those incidents when the children are getting on your last nerves.
• Do quiet time for 10 minutes but NEVER fall asleep.
• Be willing and open for change in your plans.
• If the kids are going crazy, take a break and do something else.
• Have special activities planned that are for the times when the kids are getting on your last nerve.
• If you get lost for what to do, ask the kids what they want to do.
• If lost or confused ask the parents for advice, talk to them, always have open communication it is very key to being a professional, know what is important to the parent.
• Bring indoors out and outdoors in.

Nannies always need self care:

• Have 8-10hrs of sleep at least 3x a week
• Eat 3x a day with one hot meal a day
• You need protein, so always have some vegetables or nuts or some type of protein with you.
• Take showers
• Exercise
• Do something that makes you happy.
• Remember to laugh!
• ALWAYS drink water!! 

Have me time: sleep, ignore face book and phone, read, listen to music, watch a special movie, take a bath with scented candles, throw blanket in the dryer, and always be prepared.

These are just some helpful hints in being a good, fun, professional nanny! 

Sincerely:

Nanny Melanie!