There’s a definite difference between the two but it isn’t easily defined. Like many things in the nanny world, the lines are blurred. My official answer is a babysitter provides custodial care, keeping a child safe and entertained. A nanny provides care for the whole child, nurturing the child’s emotional, social, cognitive and physical development. I know…that doesn’t do much to clear up the confusion between the two. The problem is the difference is often hard to see because on … [Read more...]