Nannies spend their days, all day, every day ..... giving. They give their love, their attention, their energy, their focus, and their time to little people for hours on end. Nannies do not get a lunch break, a coffee break or many times, not even a solo bathroom break. Even if your child takes a nap, your nanny is still working - they do not get to leave your home to run an errand, grab a Starbucks or take a 20 minute walk. While your child sleeps, your nanny may finish up chores that are more difficult to do when a small child is awake. Burnout is inevitable when one gives so much of themselves on a longterm basis. Nanny burnout can happen to the very best of nannies. It can even happen more than once. Burnout is often seen as a sign of weakness or failure. On the contrary burnout is just a very sharp reminder to re-prioritize yourself. Your body is telling you to scale back, take on less, and get back to the ba...
Professional nanny here, sharing 27 years worth of stories, tips and tricks so parents and nannies can make the most of their days.