Newspapers and television routinely pick up on newly published research - and not always in an accurate way. The response to the Families, Children and Childcare study delivered to the National Childminding Association by Penelope Leach this month was a typical example of widespread and varying media interpretations of a study concerned with childcare. The good news for nannies this time was that the study seemed to rate nannies as the next-best carers after mothers for children under two.
Parents may well read a brief report of some expert opinion or research finding, and raise the issue with you. As a nanny, being aware of such stories will demonstrate your professionalism, and parents will value your opinion when you show that you know how to find out more information.
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