The Safe Nanny Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Have Peace of Mind While Your Child Is in Someone Else's Care

I picked up a used copy of this book and was wowed. The author presents a very balanced picture of hiring a nanny. She acknowledges that in some parts of the country, there are few legal nannies available. She acknowledges that some nannies are lazy or even dangerous, but that some families are hardly angels to work for, either. As a nanny, I felt that the author really respected the work I do. I gave this book to my bosses with no regrets; I told them it was SO much better than The Nanny Book, which I had bought because it was the only in-print book I could find. Highly recommended, and honestly, not that out of date for being nine years old.

The Safe Nanny Handbook is a great reference tool for those who seek to employ a nanny or for nannies looking to add to their professional library. The book is filled with answers to many questions parents have when looking for a nanny and takes the reader through a logical step-by step process to finding the right nanny for their family. It provides personal real-life stories as well as a question and answer section that provide great insight. It also has a nice resource guide at the end that includes sample forms and helpful wesites.