Nanny Life

The Amount of Joy These Kids Bring to Me

It is beneficial for kids to have trusted adults in their lives beyond just their parents. As a nanny, you get to be one of those trusted adults, which is a great honor. You have the opportunity to pour into the lives of the children in your care and be a part of who they become. There are likely days that you feel you watch the sweetest kids in all of Atlanta, Georgia. Other days you may wonder if they have been replaced with misbehaving aliens! On the good days, and especially the difficult days, it is important to remember the amount of joy they bring to your life.

Kids bring the joy of new adventures. The world is a place full of adventure for little kids. They are usually excited to try something new and you get to participate in that excitement. The joy of new adventures is easy to lose in adulthood when we have so many other, more serious matters on our minds. But children often have the ability to be in the moment and as a nanny you have the privilege of being in that moment with them.

They bring the joy of life from a new perspective. If you have been in Charlotte, NC for very long it is likely that you have already seen and visited the best parts of the city. But, seeing them again through the eyes of the children you care for will make them new. If you take the time to look at life from the perspective of the little ones in your care, you open yourself up to sharing in their joy.

Kids bring the joy of not taking yourself too seriously. Silliness can be contagious and most little kids are full of silliness. When you join in the silliness and fun you get to experience the joy of not taking yourself too seriously. In most situations, you can have fun and take excellent care of the children at the same time.

It is a serious thing when parents entrust you with the care of their children. You can take your job seriously and also experience all the joy that comes with sharing your life with little kids. Another benefit of participating in the joy that the children experience is that you create an opportunity to connect more deeply with them. When they believe that you care about the things they enjoy, you quickly become a trusted and loved adult in their lives.