In the UK the law stipulates
Workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day (this could be a tea or lunch break), if they work more than 6 hours a day.
Only when you are a nanny, you are lucky to get two minutes to yourself to go to the loo!!
Unfortunately when we start these jobs we know that there will be no uninterrupted break for us, so what have I done over the years to make the day easier!!
It is ok to sit and have a tea/coffee while the charges play safely in the same room as you! In fact I would advocate doing this twice during the day!
At lunch time, sit with the children and eat together, then once everyone is finished and tidied a 20 minute programme, where you can all sit together and relax, and the children are entertained!
Being a nanny is not always an easy job, especially if your charges are young, and so I believe to give the children your best, you also need to take care of yourself!
So my advice is take care, have a sit down during the day, and don't feel guilty!!!
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