As an adult, what legal issues do I need to consider in order to be a nanny/babysitter?
What advice can you give a new Nanny? Become a nanny because you love children…you delight in the everyday little things….and you respect each and every child as a unique person with feelings, thoughts and ideas, no matter how old they are. It is important NOT to choose a career as a nanny for the money, because you will not get rich in this field. Know child development. Read magazines and books on the subject. (See the bookstore on this site for some suggestions from Nannies.) Take classes at your local community college. If you haven’t already done so, become certified in CPR and Emergency care by contacting your local Red Cross. Be picky about whom you work for. Try to get a personal interview in the house, meeting everyone before you decide to take the job. TRUST YOUR GUT INSTINCTS. Nannies are highly intuitive, it is a part of what makes them successful in raising children. Sometimes you WILL NOT BE ABLE to pinpoint what is making you uncomfortable about a job, but you can tr
