Friday, May 19, 2006
SiGnS oF a BAD BabYSiTTeR
It's not always easy to know whether your child's caregiver is doing the job she's supposed to.
To find out, you may have to do some sleuthing.
Some parents who suspect something may be amiss rent nanny surveillance equipment.
But it's often possible to tell whether something's wrong without going to that extreme.
You may have trouble on your hands if:
* Your toddler isn't happy to see the nanny or babysitter and has become anxious and withdrawn. A regular caregiver can never replace Mom or Dad, but a child needs to trust and love his nanny or babysitter completely.
Perhaps your toddler and caregiver haven't bonded, or the nanny or
babysitter just isn't providing the kind of warmth and comfort your child needs.
As in every human relationship, having the right chemistry is important.
* Your nanny or babysitter seems secretive about the daily routine.
How your toddler and his caregiver spend their time shouldn't be a secret .
When you come home, you're probably eager to hear about your child and
what happened while you were apart.
If your caregiver isn't forthcoming about it, either she's not good at
communicating with you or she has something to hide.
Even a caregiver whose English is limited should be able to convey the
ups and downs of your toddler's day, and will understand why you want to know.
* Your child has been in one too many easily avoidable accidents.
A nanny must keep her eye on your child, and know what he's doing at all times to
prevent injury.
She may be leaving your child unattended as he sleeps or plays.
Shahlynn Gone Jellyfishing in Bikini Bottom @
3:51 PM
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