{"id":31642,"date":"2023-02-23T11:29:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T16:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=31642"},"modified":"2023-03-02T14:01:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:01:36","slug":"does-a-nannys-age-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/does-a-nannys-age-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Nanny’s Age Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re hiring a full-time or part-time nanny for your kids, <\/span>there\u2019s a lot to consider<\/span><\/a>. In addition to experience, childcare philosophies, personality, and availability you may even contemplate a nanny\u2019s age and what, if any, impact it may have on your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the average age of a nanny? Typically, nannies are women in their 20s up to their 60s. But before you start thinking in stereotypes or fall prey to nanny ageism, we’re here to remind you that the right nanny is personal for every family\u2013meaning it depends on the person <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> it depends on your family. Rather than focusing on a nanny\u2019s age, which is truly just a number, try focusing on their experience as it pertains to your specific needs.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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That said, caring for kids takes a lot of energy\u2013emotional and physical! If it\u2019s the physical stuff that\u2019s giving you pause for a potential nanny, this list of interview questions can help you determine if your potential nanny (whether a younger nanny or older nanny!) has what is needed to keep up with your kiddo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n