Good nanny book: how to find, hire, and keep t, th (Paperback)

by P. Michelle Raffin (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
A comprehensive guide to finding dependable in-home child care provides concrete methods for screening and interviewing applicants, determining a fair salary, developing household rules, and fostering a healthy nanny-child relationship.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade; Later Printing edition (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425151336
• ISBN-13: 978-0425151334
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #699,112 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars best nanny book ever, September 28, 2007

By	R. L. Malley (chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A working mom recommended this book to me when I was pregnant with my first child. It is the best book! I followed the interview steps (ad, then mailed questionnaire, then interviews for qualified candidates, background checks and references) and we found the absolutely best nanny ever. Even the teachers at our park district told me in all their yrs they had never seen such a wonderful caregiver as my nanny! I have been recommending this book for 10 yrs. Follow the advice in the book and read about different types of Nannies and you will find a great nanny!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A PROFESSIONAL NANNY POINTOF VEIW, May 8, 2001

By A Customer

I have been a nanny for 36 yrs and find that this book like many other do not address many issues that nannnies face. its more for parents but again if you want to keep a good nanny resect her time and effort for example i love job but things get taken for granted>I choose to bath the kids i care for and wax and mop and changes bed and much much more, because i wanted to help out between cleaner but now its expected and when i do the wash on fridays no one puts it away so i am left feeling used and unhappy so parents if your nanny helps you because she wants to don't leave every thing for her to do sometimes she just does not want to.Respect your nanny treat her well its the little things that bother her even if she does not say so .Most nannies I know go above and beyond for the famies that respect them

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book to read before you hire a nanny, April 24, 2001

By	Kelly P (Hobe Sound, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend this book to any mom (or dad) looking for a nanny. It gave great examples of the many types of nanny situations you can find yourself in... as well as how to avoid the unpleasant ones. We found the perfect nanny after following many of the tips provided in this very helpful book.