What your nanny won't tell you

5 things your nanny really wishes you knew

Nannies know.
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When I worked as a private nanny, I looked after some truly wonderful children and was hired by some amazing parents.

However, like so many nannies before me, I was also the victim of many parenting faux pas that made me question my commitment to the family and had me searching for new opportunities.

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Fiona Tapp

Fiona Tapp is a freelance writer and educator. Her work has been featured at The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Parent.co, SheKnows, and others. She is an expert in the field of pedagogy, a teacher of 13 years, and master's degree holder in education. She writes about a variety of topics including parenting, education, and travel writing. Fiona is a Brit abroad, and when she's not writing, she enjoys thunderstorms and making play dough cars with her toddler.