{"id":2085,"date":"2017-05-15T18:25:32","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T17:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2017-05-15T18:25:32","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T17:25:32","slug":"useful-lessons-parents-can-learn-from-a-nanny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/useful-lessons-parents-can-learn-from-a-nanny\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful Lessons Parents Can Learn from a Nanny"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pencils-1365337_1280-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2086\" title=\"pencils-1365337_1280\" src=\"http:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/pencils-1365337_1280-1-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most nannies have many years more experience in childcare than their employers, which means that alongside looking after the children in their care, parents are often able to learn childcare tips and practices from nannies that can help with looking after their own children.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a list of some of the most valuable lessons that parents can learn from their nannies:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boredom Sparks Trouble <\/strong>\u2013 Boredom, whilst good for creativity can also be a contributing factor where mischief is concerned. To avoid bad behaviour, plenty of distracting activities are key.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repetition Works <\/strong>\u2013 If children are particularly young, it\u2019s best to repeat instructions, questions, phrases and words several times throughout the day so that they can be absorbed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set Clear Boundaries <\/strong>\u2013 Explain and show children how you expect them to behave. Remember that children don\u2019t instinctually know what good behaviour looks like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dirt is Fun<\/strong> \u2013 It might be messy, but kids love playing outside in the mud and sand or with things like paint or clay. The happiest children are those who are allowed to express their creativity and make a mess alongside a nanny or parent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Give in to a Tantrum <\/strong>\u2013 Dealing with tantrums can be hard work, but the worst thing that you can do is give in to a screaming child\u2019s demands to make the tantrum stop. This will only encourage their behaviour and can cause long-term problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go with the Flow<\/strong> \u2013 Whilst routines and schedules are encouraged, things can often go awry when children are involved. It\u2019s important not to stress too much about sticking to the plan and learn to let go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Routines Work<\/strong> \u2013 Routines help children feel safe and secure whilst also aiding with development issues such as sleep and mealtimes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Positive <\/strong>\u2013 Reinforce positive behaviour, even something as simple as a sticker can work wonders to help teach your child what behaviour is expected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yelling is Pointless<\/strong> \u2013 Raising your voice only results in a shouting match that can leave both parent and child feeling miserable and tired. It\u2019s best to remain calm and firm to show your child that tantrums won\u2019t be rewarded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outings are Tough but Worth It <\/strong>\u2013 The idea of getting together everything you need to take children out for the day, especially younger children can seem exhausting and can often put parents off the idea altogether. However, it\u2019s important to focus on the positives to be gained from these experiences and how much children will learn from experiencing new things and interacting in new situations and with new people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have you learned any useful tips from your nanny? Share them with us in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most nannies have many years more experience in childcare than their employers, which means that alongside looking after the children in their care, parents are often able to learn childcare tips and practices from nannies that can help with looking after their own children. Weve put together a list of some of the most valuable &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/useful-lessons-parents-can-learn-from-a-nanny\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Useful Lessons Parents Can Learn from a Nanny&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,16,19],"tags":[26,80,89,296,299,306,326,373,378],"class_list":["post-2085","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-childcare","category-nannies","category-parents","tag-activities","tag-child-development","tag-childcare","tag-nannies","tag-nanny","tag-nanny-employer-relationship","tag-nanny-tips","tag-parent","tag-parents"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2085"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nannyjob.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}