Nannies who join a family where the children have had many different carers, for any number of reasons, face unique challenges, as we saw in last month's issue.
So, you find yourself in such a family - what are you going to do about it?
Knowing a bit about the history up to now will help guide you in a sensible approach to supporting the children and addressing any problems from the outset. Your words and body language will give parents trust in your professionalism, even if you feel like you are being nosy. You could ask about the past situation by saying, 'It would help if I understood a bit more about...' or 'I'm trying to make sense of...' If your employers are very sensitive, you could start with, 'Please rest assured - I don't want to pry into your family business. But something has affected the children. I've noticed that...'
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