The Nanny Diaries is a podcast series about nannies, their employers and the issues they face in our South African context. The Great Equalizer podcast in collaboration with writer, journalist and mother, Samantha Steele, touches base with experts in the field, moms navigating this unique space and, of course, the real MVPs, the nannies themselves.
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The Nanny Diaries is a podcast series about nannies, their employers and the issues they face in our South African context. The Great Equalizer podcast in collaboration with writer, journalist and mother, Samantha Steele, touches base with experts in the field, moms navigating this unique space and, of course, the real MVPs, the nannies themselves.
On the sixth and final episode of The Nanny Diaries limited series, we’re chatting about a healthy attachment between your child and their nanny.
For many children, particularly those with working, divorced, bereaved, or even mentally ill parents, their nanny is constantly, consistently there – feeding, dressing and most importantly, comforting them. Nannies are an emotional lighthouse, a safe and dependable harbour in a tumultuous world. In many households they even become the third (or sometimes the second) parent.
As we’ve explored on this podcast, a nanny’s relationship with both you and your child is ribboned with complexity. it’s one that needs to be treated professionally, and yet, it is also far more than a transactional relationship.
A nanny, especially a caretaker to a young baby or toddler, can be considered one of the child’s primary caregivers – in many cases spending upwards of eight hours a day with the child. In such instances, a nanny will fundamentally influence how that child starts understanding his or her world and relationships.
Once again on The Nanny Diaries, we’ve rallied a strong group of professionals who will guide our understanding of this complex issue. We chat to counselling psychologist Nicole Canin, who chats about how moms can navigate jealousy and feelings of inadequacy. We also hear from real moms and nannies who share their lived experiences.
This is our final instalment of The Nanny Diaries and we hope you’ve found this resource useful. Please listen, like, share and subscribe if you want updates from the team. And if you have any queries or concerns please feel free to get in touch with Sam Steele and the TGE gang at info@thegreatequalizer.co.za.
The Nanny Diaries
The Nanny Diaries is a podcast series about nannies, their employers and the issues they face in our South African context. The Great Equalizer podcast in collaboration with writer, journalist and mother, Samantha Steele, touches base with experts in the field, moms navigating this unique space and, of course, the real MVPs, the nannies themselves.
