When the caregiver also performs cleaning tasks

One of the most important challenges facing modern parents is how to choose a good caregiver. We consulted with María Isabel Echeverri , a child educator, a master's degree in Sico-pedagogy and a specialist in Mental Health of the Child, who affirms that the economic factor influences parents seekin

One of the most important challenges facing modern parents is how to choose a good caregiver. We consulted with María Isabel Echeverri, a child educator, a master's degree in Sico-pedagogy and a specialist in Mental Health of the Child, who affirms that the economic factor influences parents seeking a single person to perform both roles. What inconveniences or errors are there in that?

Tips for choosing a childminder

The expert states that more mothers are looking for a domestic worker who can take care of children "really if you put yourself in the place of the person who does the cleaning and takes care of the children, it is a difficult task because you do one thing very well or do the other, obviously there are people who love their work, enjoy it, they like children and can do a good job ". She reveals some essential advice when choosing a caregiver for children: Clar 1. Clarity in the

expectations : The expert advises "we are the mothers, we have to be clear if I want my house to be clean, organized or that my son is well looked after and cared for ".2.

Empathy:In that first interview the person must generate trust and we should feel comfortable. 3.

Training and experience: The educator affirms that one must "look at what levels of study she has, if she finished high school, if she is a person who has a little more knowledge at the child care level, because now they are offered technologists and people who train nannies. "4. Establish

contact with the child: to observe what reactions the child has, how he behaves and how the candidate interacts with him. 5.

Key questions: Inquire about their reactions to a situation or danger, for example: if they are in a park and the child falls very hard how would you react? María Isabel indicates that one should "use emotional intelligence, the intelligence of mom to do that interview".6.

Training: regardless of whether the chosen one is a domestic employee or nanny, there are trainings for babysitters, in child care and topics such as first aid.