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The Nanny Textbook: The Professional Nanny Guide To Child Care 2003

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The information is very straightforword. What struck me right away was the statement "neither the parent or the nanny is the more valuable human being". I was a believer from then on. This is an excellent book. The contents reflect that the writer has a through understanding of the basic fundementals of the nanny career and how the Professional nanny should function. Although I understand that the author was an aquaintance of Dr. Ben Spock, Debbie Davis, Jay Belskay, Fran Herman as well as other early childhood education pioneers, the work in this text is original and you get the sense when reading it that there are no pretenses. The only problem I have with this book is that the workbooks that go along with it need to be purchased separately. I think it should be complete package.

I've had the priviledge of reading this book cover to cover many times, as well as taking Anne Merchant's online classes. Mrs. Merchant is truly dedicated to training responsible and loving nannies to take on the role of caregiver to children of all ages.

Mrs. Merchant also offers workbooks that require research in the area of child safety, health, nutrition, hygiene, common concerns of mothers and babies, pediatric dentistry, common illnesses in children, growth and development, and childhood psychology. Her book serves as a major source of information. However, Mrs. Merchant is a true educator, as she requires much research outside of the classroom and the course book.

This first addition does have some typos and misspelled words... however, I see that as a fault of the editors and not an indication of Mrs. Merchant's understanding of the above subjects. Mrs. Merchant is a true pioneer in the education of nannies, a largely unregulated job force. I highly recommend her book and her online courses to any who wish to distinguish themselves from an everyday "babysitter". Well done, Mrs. Merchant!

A little outdated and a lot of misspelling and misprints in it. Very good information for nannies, I wish it had focused a little more on older children and nanny/employer relationships and a little less on health.

While I personally, as a parent, full-time nanny, and pediatric registered nurse, I have found the book "The Best Nanny Handbook: The Ultimate Guide for Nannies", by Emma Kensington, to be more thorough, detailed, and relevant to the world of nannying, this book - "The Nanny Textbook" - is also a good reference. At times it seems a little too simplified, but overall it's a good book to have if you are involved in raising children as a nanny.

I bought both this book and "The Childcare Textbook" from the same publisher. I was very disappointed to find out that they are actually the same book with a different title. I was going to return this one, but had somehow lost the receipt. So I'm stuck. That aside, this book was a huge let down.

They market this book as a textbook, but through its generalizations, short length, and small breadth of information that is a laughable description. It is very outdated, referring to the children as "charges" and taking the stance that the nanny is more of a servant that should bend to the will of the parents rather than taking a stand on certain issues and working together towards a common goal. I read two thirds of the book, but couldn't finish it because I couldn't believe that I paid nearly twenty dollars for something that had at least two typos on every single page. This was even the second or third edition of this book, the publisher should be ashamed.

It does have a few good bits of information: such as writing a contract, and making a nanny log (all of which is recommended on the countless-- and free-- nanny websites)but where it falls short is where it recommends that you download their information off their website that hasn't existed in like five years. This text book for a free online nanny training program, no longer has a nanny training program attached to it. Therefore, all of the resources that it recommends are gone with it.

I really have found that a better childcare guide, one that offers more insight into actual issues with child care are the "What to Expect" books, and others aimed at parents. You have to modify the things that you are reading slightly to fit that of a child care provider but they are much more thorough, that you can notice at first glance, the "What to expect" books are four times thicker than the "Nanny Textbook" itself. Then for things like contracts, questions to ask a future employer, and conflict resolution, I just use the internet as a source.

I feel bamboozled and enticed by the very name of the book. Don't let it fool you. This is no textbook. If you read it you will not pass some magical state nanny exam. A book that is one hundred and fifty pages long cannot explain the nuances of working with children from the ages of 0-18 well enough to call itself a stand alone resource.

And don't forget, don't bundle your purchase with "The Childcare textbook". They're the exact same thing.

This author is dedicated to providing information through classes and textbooks to give you the best in childcare providers. The online course educates and stimulates and prepares the potential provider. Understanding issues and emotions of a family care setting is very important, and this book and course gives answers and solutions not more questions.

This book is a must have reference and guide for any nanny, nanny to be as well as nanny employer. It provides solid guidelines on professional skills ranging from how to bathe infants to interviewing skills as well as crucial child development knowledge and how to conduct yourself professionally while working in the most private of others' domain: their home. Being a nanny is not just about caring for children, but also knowing how to respect the private sphere of a home/family (and every one is different) while successfully carrying out her job. For parents employing a nanny, this book also gives insight to realistic expectations for your nanny as well as perspective into how challenging the role of nanny can sometimes be, so that when problems arise, solutions can be reached that work for family and nanny alike.

Most importantly, this book addresses discipline which is essential to creating a safe environment in and out of the home. Discipline is often avoided by both nannies and parents - nanny fears that parents will not agree with discipline method resulting in Nanny losing her job, parents are uncomfortable with anyone else "judging" their child. The solution is for parents and nanny to approach discipline together (it is not easy after all - pooling ideas for creative and positive ways of enforcing limits is a plus) and openly communicate on a regular basis, thereby increasing their trust and understanding of one another's capabilities to discipline age-appropriately and effectively. This book provides concrete advise on how to handle this crucial and delicate issue. No discipline actually limits the fun or enriching activities that Nanny (and parents) can safely undertake with children.

As a former nanny who has worked with many families with two to five children ranging in age from newborn to twelve all over the United States and in several foreign countries (with American families), I wish that I had had this book as I was a nanny! It is a must read, a great guideline.

I have cared for other peoples children since the age of 13 or so. When I left one career and started another in child care as an adult, I was looking for professional training. This book was the text book used by the INA. I found it very well written and helpful along with several others. Just when you think you know it all, you find a great book to show you what you HADNT thought of. This book would fall into that beneficial catagory.

i own a nanny placement agency in birmingham, al, and i am looking for any new information on nannies. my nannies also read this book to learn how to be the best nanny they can be. this book covers everything that a nanny should know.

I feel that this text is a great guide for any nanny or childcare provider. I am a nanny and I feel that all the information that I need is covered here in this text, I am extreemly pleased with it. This would also be a great reference for parents looking to hire a nanny.