The nanny was caught on video abusing infant twins and the police refuses to press charges. Every parent should be horrified that this kind of treatment by babysitters of children could go on and the criminal justice system fails to punish such shocking behavior:
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Woman Caught on Nanny Cam Abusing Infant Twins not Prosecuted
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Parents need to work, the best place for a baby is at home with a loving caregiver, and there are good nannies out there.
The most important thing to remember when hiring a nanny is that parents need to interview better, ask tons of questions....
Here's a link:
http://www.nannynetwork.com/library/Parentlib/intervie4ndc.cfm
Also...
HOW CAN YOU BE SURE YOUR NANNY IS GOOD?
*HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS:
*Call to check references yourself- don't rely on nanny agencies to give you all the details.
*Ask to see originals of the nannies: driver’s license, CPR/1St Aid. Cards/Diplomas(a good nanny will be proud to show her accomplishments!)
*Call home at different times during the day to check in.
If your nanny often sounds frazzled or upset or if the children are usually crying- that should be a warning sign.
*Drop by at unexpected times.
*Have neighbors, friends, or relatives drop by unannounced while the nanny is working.
*Ask your child’s teachers what their first-hand feedback is regarding what they see while the child is with the nanny.
* Meet up with the nanny during the day for lunch or at your child's classes/ OR~ have someone else you know have playdates with them, and then give you feedback on how they feel the nanny and your child interact.
*See how your child responds to the nanny-
see how nanny responds to the baby-
Are they happy to see each other? (I know there can be certain separation anxiety issues, but on a whole, is the child comfortable with the nanny?)
*How does your home look at the end of the day? Is the nanny able and capable of completing her required duties each day? Does the nanny take care and pride with your child's things? or does she just throw them around?
*Communicate and let your nanny know she/he can talk openly with you at anytime.
*Have the nanny keep a daily detailed written child/nanny log, it does not have to be fancy, a note book works well, with a run down of your child(ren)’s day. It will help greatly to open the lines of communication as well as help you keep an on-going record of your child's day. In addition it will offer the opportunity to write notes back and forth to each other on various issues/topics/reminders.
*Have the NANNY video tape and take pictures.
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A serious nanny will:
~ Continue her involvement in child-related education
~Keep current her CPR and 1st Aid Certification
~Be a member of a nanny support group.
www.nannyalliancenyandnj.com
~Be a member of a nanny organization, such as, the National Association for Nanny Care (NANC) http://www.nannycredential.org/page/page/4225838.htm
~or~
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
http://njaeyc.org/
I feel if a parent has a bad feeling regarding the care their child is receiving from the nanny they need to act on that and go with their gut immediately. That is why I strongly feel that families should only hire nannies with at least two full years of nanny experience and stellar references if their children are less than 4 years old.
*Other good signs to be certain your nanny and your child are a good match are:
~Is your child thriving under the nannies care?
~Is the nanny enthusiastic to share new developments and milestones your child has reached or gives you feedback on how to help your child?
Frequent communication and being involved in the nannies day will help to ensure a healthy relationship.
How can a mother not stay at home with her child-especially infants. I blame the parents, too. Some couples have children, then go to work, work overtime, go to the gym, get botox, have "my time", have "our time", party, etc. Wow! And they think a stranger really cares about their child-they just want a paycheck. Trust me, no one will take better care of a child than its own mother or father, no matter what I would never put my child in daycare or have a nanny. This world is so full of freaks-freaks that were probably raised by daycare workers and nannies! The American family that truly cares for their children is hard to find these days! We are a "me" society-you all need to get a grip and be parents!!!
How can a mother not stay at home with her child-especially infants. I blame the parents, too. Some couples have children, then go to work, work overtime, go to the gym, get botox, have "my time", have "our time", party, etc. Wow! And they think a stranger really cares about their child-they just want a paycheck. Trust me, no one will take better care of a child than its own mother or father, no matter what I would never put my child in daycare or have a nanny. This world is so full of freaks-freaks that were probably raised by daycare workers and nannies! The American family that truly cares for their children is hard to find these days! We are a "me" society-you all need to get a grip and be parents!!!
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