The nanny handbook - Teena Kamen

The Nanny Handbook is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of working with children in their own home and is ideal for all nannies, whether new or qualified, female or male. The contents include:



Establishing effective working relationships with children and their parents

Promoting children's emotional well-being

Responding to problems and special situations within the family

Managing children's behaviour

Nanny networks and making the most of free time

Travel and working abroad

Moving into other careers working with children



This full-colour book explores every aspect of nannying, as well as explaining all the qualifications available in child care training. It provides useful examples of day-to-day nanny work, based on good child care theory and practice, as well as the experiences of real-life nannies. The book also includes exercises to develop the nanny's personal and professional skills, plus activities to encourage and extend children's development and learning.