The Nanny Textbook: The Professional Nanny Guide To Child Care 2003

This book is a must have reference and guide for any nanny, nanny to be as well as nanny employer. It provides solid guidelines on professional skills ranging from how to bathe infants to interviewing skills as well as crucial child development knowledge and how to conduct yourself professionally while working in the most private of others' domain: their home. Being a nanny is not just about caring for children, but also knowing how to respect the private sphere of a home/family (and every one is different) while successfully carrying out her job. For parents employing a nanny, this book also gives insight to realistic expectations for your nanny as well as perspective into how challenging the role of nanny can sometimes be, so that when problems arise, solutions can be reached that work for family and nanny alike. Most importantly, this book addresses discipline which is essential to creating a safe environment in and out of the home. Discipline is often avoided by both nannies and parents - nanny fears that parents will not agree with discipline method resulting in Nanny losing her job, parents are uncomfortable with anyone else "judging" their child. The solution is for parents and nanny to approach discipline together (it is not easy after all - pooling ideas for creative and positive ways of enforcing limits is a plus) and openly communicate on a regular basis, thereby increasing their trust and understanding of one another's capabilities to discipline age-appropriately and effectively. This book provides concrete advise on how to handle this crucial and delicate issue. No discipline actually limits the fun or enriching activities that Nanny (and parents) can safely undertake with children. As a former nanny who has worked with many families with two to five children ranging in age from newborn to twelve all over the United States and in several foreign countries (with American families), I wish that I had had this book as I was a nanny! It is a must read, a great guideline.

i own a nanny placement agency in birmingham, al, and i am looking for any new information on nannies. my nannies also read this book to learn how to be the best nanny they can be. this book covers everything that a nanny should know.

I've had the priviledge of reading this book cover to cover many times, as well as taking Anne Merchant's online classes. Mrs. Merchant is truly dedicated to training responsible and loving nannies to take on the role of caregiver to children of all ages. Mrs. Merchant also offers workbooks that require research in the area of child safety, health, nutrition, hygiene, common concerns of mothers and babies, pediatric dentistry, common illnesses in children, growth and development, and childhood psychology. Her book serves as a major source of information. However, Mrs. Merchant is a true educator, as she requires much research outside of the classroom and the course book. This first addition does have some typos and misspelled words... however, I see that as a fault of the editors and not an indication of Mrs. Merchant's understanding of the above subjects. Mrs. Merchant is a true pioneer in the education of nannies, a largely unregulated job force. I highly recommend her book and her online courses to any who wish to distinguish themselves from an everyday "babysitter". Well done, Mrs. Merchant!

I feel that this text is a great guide for any nanny or childcare provider. I am a nanny and I feel that all the information that I need is covered here in this text, I am extreemly pleased with it. This would also be a great reference for parents looking to hire a nanny.

This author is dedicated to providing information through classes and textbooks to give you the best in childcare providers. The online course educates and stimulates and prepares the potential provider. Understanding issues and emotions of a family care setting is very important, and this book and course gives answers and solutions not more questions.