employing a nanny and working from home - does it work?

[WonderingStar]

I'm looking for a part time nanny for the next 6 months. I will be at home for a good part of the time as I work for myself. Does this create problems for children or the nanny, if the parent is around too?

I would largely be in my office but would have to pop down to the kitchen or leave the house now and again. Is that likely to be problematic? My son is a complete Mummy's boy and always wants me to do things with him even if his beloved grandparents are visiting and want to do things with him.

ime the nanny will take your son out to groups, see friends etc so it should be fine

if your ds knows you are there it could cause a problem, esp if he always wants you even when gp are there - he is hardly going to want a stranger if he knows you are there iyswim

you will need to be very firm and always ignore knockings on door/tell him you are working/not play etc or he will always be up to see you

ALWAYS back up and support the nanny, never undermind and always be consistant :)

it can work, having parents working from home BUT only if you follow the above rules guidelines

my current mb is fab at home, always tells them to go away and ask blondes to every request and now they never bother her as she is always consistant

ex mb was a nightmare, gave in, never said no etc, so whenever she was home, we went out all day

Hi, I'm a nanny and have one parent who works from home. It has worked well for all involved. My boss mostly stays out of the way, though is often in and out the house. The children have settled fine with this routine. They know that parent is working and not to be disturbed. I also try to get out the house once a day a) so we get some fresh air and b) to make sure there's some peace and quiet in the house.

If you do go ahead and employ a nanny, make sure you discuss how you'd like things handled when you are around the house rather that in the office. Would you like the nanny to take charge and kept ds occupied or would you prefer the nanny stepped back and let you have some time with your son if you're taking a break?

Thansk everyone, very helpful. Trying to get an idea of costs now. Think it may not be feasible

A nanny is usually the expensive option and tbh for the arrangement to work well I think the nanny needs to be experienced enough at reading 'the parent/nanny relationship and managing the child yet still happy working with a parent at home the whole time rather than occasionally which comes at an even bigger price.

It can work but it's tough.

thanks Snap, you make a lot of sense.

i've managed to find two CMs with vacancies so am keeping my fingers crossed that one of them will be right for us.

I do it one day a week and it is getting harder as my DD gets older and realises I am still in the house, but generally I manage it as the nanny keeps her occupied and takes her out. The harder part for me is listening to her having a tantrum and not going to get involved, and sometimes thinking "why is she doing that" or "why would she do that", just because it is different to how you would do it