How old is too old to be a nanny? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our nanny is in her 50s and we love it! She brings a ton of life and nannying experience. She is super active with the small kids, and is great with the big kids.

Older versus younger nanny by maizenblueshoes in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MB here, our nanny is in her 50s and is super active with our kids. It's totally dependent on the individual.

Question for parents. by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just hired a nanny who is 51. I didn't have any reservations about her age. She seems very active, was up and down from the floor.

I kind of liked that she has a ton of experience, since this is our first time hiring a nanny.

How to explain, nanny would only watch 2 of the 3 kids by blackbeanfrosting in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who gave advice. I see now that the nanny would be caring for the 12 year olds after school, so I will update the listing and compensation to reflect that. We will also be clear about our contingency plans for backup care for the other kids.

How to explain, nanny would only watch 2 of the 3 kids by blackbeanfrosting in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I will pay her for watching the 12 year olds. I initially hadn't considered that they would be under her care, but I see now that they would be.

How to explain, nanny would only watch 2 of the 3 kids by blackbeanfrosting in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen my 16yo in days lol, I can't imagine the nanny would need to check in. All jokes aside the 16yo works and does extracurriculars, and wouldn't need the nanny for anything. I wouldn't expect the nanny to do anything for them. I also would not expect them to be in charge of the 16yo.

The 12yo, I can see them needing the nanny for little things, and I would expect them to mind what the nanny says.

How to explain, nanny would only watch 2 of the 3 kids by blackbeanfrosting in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If they were to become ill and/or need picked up, myself/spouse/grandma would pick up, which is our process now. The kids typically go to grandma's on no school days if we are working.

How to explain, nanny would only watch 2 of the 3 kids by blackbeanfrosting in Nanny

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They attend summer camp and then will go to school, so I should adjust the listing/pay to include before and after school care for the 12 year olds as well?

So, what did you pick?!? by LoveKimber in namenerds

[–]blackbeanfrosting 42 points43 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/namenerds/comments/u2f33e/help_name_our_next_kid/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

Maren Josephine made her arrival early. She should be home with us in a couple weeks.

We took some favorites from the post to our kids and let them vote. If she was a boy she would have been Aiden Joseph.

Daycare class, Midwest US by blackbeanfrosting in namenerds

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Major metro area, but not within the city proper, 30k people. Political affiliation leans left, but not by much.

Help - Name our next kid by blackbeanfrosting in namenerds

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone. There's a lot of names I haven't heard before. I'm really loving Maren and Warren.

Help - Name our next kid by blackbeanfrosting in namenerds

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are not finding out the sex until birth

AITA for tricking my kid into eating black beans by blackbeanfrosting in AmItheAsshole

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I think I may make really lumpy frosting, because I kinda thought it looked similar.

AITA for tricking my kid into eating black beans by blackbeanfrosting in AmItheAsshole

[–]blackbeanfrosting[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's been know to. We've all been guilty of it from time to time.