Your yaya planned or suddenly decided to resign. The burden of finding a new yaya is as frustrating as preparing your child to his new caretaker or babysitter. Not only will you consider the qualifications and background of the new yaya but also making the transition easier for your child.
First and foremost, prepare your child for such change by telling him that a new yaya will come as good as the former. Explain to him in such a way that he will understand why his yaya has to go. Don't ever tell him that his yaya doesn't like to care for him. This could have a psychological impact on the child.
You may ask the former yaya to stay for a few days or so to work with the new yaya. In this way, your child will start to be comfortable with the new yaya and that the former yaya will have ample time to orient the new yaya to the rules of the house. When your child is comfortable with the new yaya, he wouldn't even notice the absence of the former yaya.
As parents, you should know the likes and dislikes of your child. Orient your new yaya on these things. As a caretaker, you should know the child's weaknesses like food, toys, his favorite recreations to get his attention and approval. In no time, you will win his affection.
Anything new to your child be it a person, a thing, or a situation needs a lot of getting used to. So, learn to live with it. Your child will eventually adapt to these things.
As parents, you only want what's best for your child. After all, he will only be a child once.
