Which nanny would you choose?

jorie

One of them is 47 y/o.  She's raised 2 of her own kids and is presently nannying for a family that she's been with for 5 years.  I think she would be more of the "grandmotherly" type, for lack of a better description.  I can see her being loving, cuddly, teaching manners, etc. 

 
The other is 29 y/o.  She's a certified teacher.  No specific nanny experience, but experience with kids in the school setting.   I can see her being more "hands-on" with the kids, playing with them, doing projects, etc. 

 
I've interviewed both and really like each of them, but for different reasons, I guess.  I'm going to do working interviews next week and hopefully that'll give me a better idea...but what would you want for your kids, out of curiosity? 

oparcm

Well I'm laughing at the grandmotherly statement.  This woman is only 7 years older than me and would be grandmotherly.  Yikes.  I have a 4 year old so I'm hoping that I don't have that look in the next few years.  That being said, I think I would go with someone who has raised kids vs. the teacher credentials (I'm a teacher).  Here is why, parenting is much different than teaching.  Much different.  If you want them to do hands on projects, ask the grandmotherly lady if she's willing to do them.  I'm not suggesting the 29 year old is not qualified.  I'm sure she is and they both sound like a good choice.

AnnapolisLari

I'm also giggling at the grandmotherly comment-- she's 6 years older than I am, and I have two little critters.

I'd pick the one with actual child rearing experience. I am also a teacher, and HAVING kids is a whole different thing than TEACHING kids. They'll get enough stuff like that in preschool and kindergarten.

jorie

oparcm:

Well I'm laughing at the grandmotherly statement.  This woman is only 7 years older than me and would be grandmotherly.  Yikes.  I have a 4 year old so I'm hoping that I don't have that look in the next few years.  That being said, I think I would go with someone who has raised kids vs. the teacher credentials (I'm a teacher).  Here is why, parenting is much different than teaching.  Much different.  If you want them to do hands on projects, ask the grandmotherly lady if she's willing to do them.  I'm not suggesting the 29 year old is not qualified.  I'm sure she is and they both sound like a good choice.

I knew "grandmotherly" wouldn't be a good word!  I couldn't think of a better way to describe it though.  She doesn't look or seem old, but rather loving and gentle as opposed to tons of fun.  That's probably still not a good description.  I hope I didn't offend you...I apologize if I did.

jorie

AnnapolisLari:

I'm also giggling at the grandmotherly comment-- she's 6 years older than I am, and I have two little critters.

I'd pick the one with actual child rearing experience. I am also a teacher, and HAVING kids is a whole different thing than TEACHING kids. They'll get enough stuff like that in preschool and kindergarten.

Wellshit, I really blew it with my choice of words.  Sorry ladies! 

capemom

I think I would see how they interact with your kids. ?

Just curious, why isn't the 29 year old teaching??

AnnapolisLari

No offense taken here.

I was admiring the insane cuteness of your sig pics.

Yodajo

capemom:

I think I would see how they interact with your kids.  

Just curious, why isn't the 29 year old teaching? 

I wondered the same thing.

I would see how your kids respond to each of them.  If the decision was mine though, I would prefer to have my kids with the more nurturing person who would treat my kids like their own (or their own grandchildren...haha-couldn't resist ).  Your kids will get to do lots of crafts, etc over the years.  Someone who has raised their own children and is now a nanny must love kids and that would appeal to me.  She knows what its about and exactly what she's getting into. 

Zenya

I really couldn't say.  I see pros and cons to both and would want to just see who your kids gel with more!

oparcm

No insults here either.  When I went into L and D for dd, they informed me that I was indeed their oldest mother on the ward (37 at the time) and the youngest was 11.  No joking.  But I look young and feel young even if I'm not   I'm just super seasoned.

jorie

Yodajo:

capemom:

I think I would see how they interact with your kids.  

Just curious, why isn't the 29 year old teaching? 

I wondered the same thing.

I would see how your kids respond to each of them.  If the decision was mine though, I would prefer to have my kids with the more nurturing person who treat my kids like their own (or their own grandchildren...haha-couldn't resist ).  Your kids will get to do lots of crafts, etc over the years.  Someone who has raised their own children and is now a nanny must love kids and that would appeal to me.  She knows what its about and exactly what she's getting into. 

 NURTURING is exactly the word I was looking for! 

And Lari, thank you!  I saw your post from earlier and thanked you there too:)
 

jorie

capemom:

I think I would see how they interact with your kids.

Just curious, why isn't the 29 year old teaching?

She just moved to this area.  I'm in MI and it's pretty hard to find a job here these days too.   That was another "con" for her though...that she's really just looking for a job...probably any job...whereas the other woman is a nanny and knows that's what she wants to do.