tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post6823430574981506923..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Nanny Wants to Offer Her Help to Parents Leigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-89513379074833161192013-02-27T09:56:50.510-05:002013-02-27T09:56:50.510-05:00I agree with Siriusly_James. Although I completel...I agree with Siriusly_James. Although I completely understand how irritating it can be to sit by and watch this behavior, since B is not in your care, I don't believe there is a whole lot you can do about it. How would you even go about being able to correct the behavior without having time with him? In my opinion, children need consistency, consistency, consistency in order for progress to be made, and that doesn't seem to be an option for you with him in school.<br /><br />Since DB and MB has both brought up the behavior to you, I would do as Siriusly_James suggested, and take that as an opportunity to offer up some suggestions. Many times, even if they don't directly ask, parents will bring up topics hoping for some words of wisdom. After all, this is your area of expertise. :-)freespiritedmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-48849779050642228752013-02-27T09:03:02.733-05:002013-02-27T09:03:02.733-05:00First off, I understand how you feel. I've bee...First off, I understand how you feel. I've been working for more than one family where the older child(ren) has been more or less "difficult" for the parents. <br />But.... They're not my responsibility, just as B is not yours, so I don't think it's appropriate to give the parents advice on how to raise him. <br /><br />However, you say that the parents and you have a good relationship, and that they each have complained to you about B. When they do that, even about the smallest things, it's polite and professional (in my opinion) to say: "If it's okay with you, I could give you a few tips as I am very experienced with this age group." If they say yes, you can say, "what worked for me was..." <br /> <br />Of course, if B starts to be disrespectful to you or to treat the baby badly, it's time for a serious talk with the parents, but I sense that's not where we are right now - hopefully you will have a chance to help him and his parents before it gets that bad.Siriusly_Jamesnoreply@blogger.com