The Nanny World

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Summary: An informative guide until the end
Review: I have read most of the books on nannies out there. For a dose of reality, you must read this book! It is simply the best book about the nanny hiring process in print today! As an agency owner and as someone who has spoken with the author personally, this book must be read if you are hiring or placing nannies.

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Summary: A Must Read for Every Agency Owner and Parent
Review: I have read most of the books on nannies out there. For a dose of reality, you must read this book! It is simply the best book about the nanny hiring process in print today! As an agency owner and as someone who has spoken with the author personally, this book must be read if you are hiring or placing nannies.

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Summary: An informative guide until the end
Review: This book was an informatitive guide to the nanny world until the end. The book addressed many of the issues that families hiring nannies face, However on Page 158 the author draws a direct correlation between a nanny being overweight and a nanny neglecting her charges. The author continues to feed into the overweight stereotype stating that overweight nannies "overeat the refridgerator, are most apt to watch tv constantly, do not have the energy to chase toddlers, have emotional and physical problems and prove to be poor role models for children." As a professional overweight nanny who has help raise 2 sets of twins from birth through toddlerhood..this is just not the case and I take great offense. Considering neglect is abuse I would hope that this correlation was drawn from extensive studies from accreditied sources, and not the authors personal feelings. I hope that the loving, nuturing, quality childcare I provide on a consistent basis proves to mean more then my waistline to my employers.