This is a crucial topic! It's great that you are such aware and caring parents who have chosen to commit to it. Therefore, we are looking forward to the opportunity to share our practical experience with you!

What to do before hiring a nanny?
Before hiring a nanny, the family should make clear decisions about what they expect from the nanny: from simpler things - e.g. at what time to look after the child and in what area; over slightly more demanding ones - e.g. whether the nanny is expected to perform housework as well, what is expected to be/must not be used in the house while looking after the child, who should the nanny contact if unforeseen circumstances arise; to more complex questions - eg. how to act in circumstances where the two parents themselves have discordant views on upbringing.

The latter is a particularly sensitive topic.

Therefore, we suggest that you first confirm with your spouse that it is necessary that you two as parents and, on the other hand, the nanny, have agreed views on the upbringing of your child.

Define attitudes within the family and then communicate them clearly to the nanny.

Which child-rearing issues do we suggest you discuss in detail with the nanny at the beginning of the engagement?

Clear expectations and clear boundaries will protect all three parties: parents, child and nanny.

We give you a suggestion of key topics for conversation with the nanny. You will certainly expand the list with questions important to your specific family.

• Do you want your child to be treated gently, harshly or moderately?
• What key values of your family do you want the nanny to nurture every day during the time spent with your child?
• What skills, abilities, knowledge, skills and manners do you want the nanny to encourage and nurture in your child?
• How often and how do you want the nanny to inform the parents about the activities?
• In what way do you want the nanny to inform the parents about the relevant problems that the child encounters?
• What elements of behavior or learning are still not easy for the child and how do you want the nanny to deal with this issue?
• Which systems of reward and which systems of punishment have you used with your child so far?
• Do you have additional expectations from the nanny: do you want her to do homework with your child? Should she take him to extracurricular activities? Do you expect the nanny to teach him something specific?
• Are you open to different methods of working with your child?

Reminder and help for you
We will remind you and emphasize again: the nanny and you, the parents, are on the same page. It is the most important starting point when considering the issue of raising a child and, in general, trusting someone to take care of your child. Our nannies are trained.

Našoj agenciji i našim dadiljama je osnovni postulat rada: posvećenost detetu.
Our agency and our nannies have a basic work postulate: commitment to the child. Ask, therefore, at the Royal Munchkin Agency, for additional advice, for experience, for a recommendation. If you wish, we will also help you to create a clear common framework for defining your child's upbringing. It is the way to ensure that you as a family are satisfied, and that your child grows with clear guidance through the beauties of childhood.