Motherhood is a personal journey and everyone’s experience is different. There is no textbook approach to raising a child and we’ve all heard the phrase it takes a village to do so. These villages are made up of numerous branches of support, family members, friends, and nannies. Yes, nannies. I’ve always been honest about motherhood on my blog and if you’re wondering if I’ve ever considered hiring a nanny, the answer is yes. About 3457 times per day. Why?
Because Support Should be Prioritised
When you have a baby, a nanny is one of the many options open to you as a new parent and one many friends of mine have chosen. Each one of my friends has a different approach to parenthood and it’s really refreshing to see how everyone forges a path that suits their lifestyle. While every path is different, we all have one thing in common and that is external support. A nanny is just one example of external support that comes in the form of an in-home childcare solution provided by a qualified professional. Sounds heavenly right? The fact is, there is no one handing out medals for taking the hard route and bearing the brunt of parenting alone. Support is there and there is no shame in taking it.
Be the Parent You Want to Be
To say that a child forces you to rejig your priorities is an understatement and parenting at any age can be all-consuming and sooner or later you will become aware of your commitments to other aspects of your life sliding. Hiring a nanny allows you to be the parent you want to be. Whether that’s a working mum or a relaxed and happy mum. The great thing about motherhood is that advice is readily available but in the end, you are the person responsible for creating your dream life and that dream life relies on you carving out time for yourself, your husband, your friendships and your job.
Trust and Reassurance
There is something wonderful about outsourcing your childcare requirements to a qualified professional. It’s called total peace of mind. If you have ever left your child under the watchful eye of a friend or a well-meaning family member only to realise that you’re heart and mind isn’t truly focussed on the task you are trying to fulfil because you’re still keeping tabs on your child with one half of your being, you will know the joy of being able to pursue a task while being 100% confident your child’s needs are being met.
A Tailored Childcare Solution
The best part about hiring a nanny is that they blend seamlessly into your home environment and your daily schedule. A nanny can work with you to keep your home in order and work in tandem with any other private staff you employ to make your day run like clockwork. The convenience factor is one of the biggest reasons nannies are so popular, no rush to do the preschool drop off and pick up, no labelling every item of clothing or packing a bag, and all of this plus the benefit of knowing your child is getting the joy of playing and learning with a person they trust. Above all, someone reliable is always there should you need to pop out unplanned.
How to Hire a Nanny
If you have narrowed down the childcare options available and decided a nanny is a right solution for you and your family, what next? Well, why not ask the experts and make finding a nanny easy with the help of a recruitment specialist? There are agencies out there like Taylor Gray Ltd that recruit the most talented and qualified nannies in your area and can help you hire the person who is the best fit for your family. Check out their latest blog post about hiring a nanny during lockdown 3.0!
*This post was kindly sponsored by Taylor Gray Ltd.
