{"id":770,"date":"2012-08-26T11:32:11","date_gmt":"2012-08-26T18:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/?p=770"},"modified":"2012-08-26T11:32:11","modified_gmt":"2012-08-26T18:32:11","slug":"moms-turn-catching-up-with-ariane-bellamar-of-beverly-hills-nannies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/08\/26\/moms-turn-catching-up-with-ariane-bellamar-of-beverly-hills-nannies\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom\u2019s Turn: Catching Up With Ariane Bellamar of Beverly Hills Nannies"},"content":{"rendered":"

by\u00a0Michelle LaRowe<\/a>
\nEditor-in-Chief<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Recently I had the opportunity to catch up with Ariane Bellamar, Playboy Bunny, turned mom, turned reality TV star. From why she chose her real-life nanny to what she thinks a nanny should earn, here\u2019s the scoop from the mom star of ABC Family\u2019s reality docu-series Beverly Hills Nannies.<\/em><\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>Ariane, I\u2019ve enjoyed tweeting with you about all things nanny. Thanks for taking the time to answer some of my questions on twitter and now here.<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>It’s been super to connect with you on Twitter also.\u00a0 I admire your dedication and realistic overview of the nanny world!<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>You mentioned in real life, you have a nanny. What made you choose her as the one?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>Well, because \u2026. her cute appeal is 9.5!\u00a0 But seriously?\u00a0 She’s dependable, flexible, easy to get along with and most importantly Emma absolutely adores her.\u00a0 A mom can tell by looking into a situation whether the caregiver is simply going through the motions or if they are truly connected with your little one.\u00a0 She\/He needs to be able to get down on the child’s level to win their affection and trust.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>What do you think is important when choosing a nanny?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>My main concern as a mother is Emma’s safety.\u00a0 Barry and I travel periodically and I need to be totally comfortable leaving Emma in their care.\u00a0 Being away from your baby is always difficult, but would be impossible if the right caregiver wasn’t in place.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>What do you consider the role of a nanny?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>Our nanny is an extension of our family.\u00a0 As all of America now knows, I am very particular and expect a level of excellence.\u00a0 In our lifestyle there is little room for error (such as having your car repossessed leaving you with no transportation to get to your place of employment).\u00a0 They need to be dependable and have an absolute commitment to our family, as they are a part of our family.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>We\u2019ve talked briefly about your current nanny search. Are you really looking? How will you find her? Define you\u2019re the perfect nanny for your family.<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>I am looking!\u00a0 With a (hopeful) second season in the mix it will be interesting to see who can handle the Bellamar family!\u00a0 They need to be everything I’ve mentioned so far and it wouldn’t hurt if they had a sense of style or a certain level of class – it makes for an easier fit into our lifestyle and social circle.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>Are Beverly Hills moms as high maintenance as they appear? Would you ask your nanny to rub your feet like Marika asked Justin?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>I am high maintenance and I know it!\u00a0 Beverly Hills and Malibu are unlike any other place \u2026. This is our reality.\u00a0 If we were any other way, we wouldn’t fit in with everyone else that lives in this altered reality we call SoCal.\u00a0 But no \u2026. I have a masseuse for the foot rubbing!<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>What about the duck cage? Didn\u2019t Amber have to do that? Do you think that falls within a nanny\u2019s responsibilities?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>I do expect my nanny to get a little dirty occasionally.\u00a0 I personally put myself through school while supporting my grandmother by waiting tables and have cleaned up my fair share of nastiness for well under $35 an hour.\u00a0 I am not asking her to do anything that I have not had to do in the past – and with a smile.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>You inspired my first article on Beverly Hills Nannies entitled 5 Things You Should Really Rate Your Nanny On<\/a> that was published the day after the first episode aired. You rated Amber on her looks. Do looks really matter?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>I wouldn’t say that “looks” matter in particular, but appearance is important to me.\u00a0 My nanny needs to be neat, tidy and well put together – they are a reflection of our family.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>We\u2019ve gone back and forth about fair compensation for nannies. What do you think is fair? Why do you think Beverly Hills Nannies demand high salaries? Are they worth it?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>In my personal opinion I feel that $25 per hour is a fair rate for an experienced nanny.\u00a0 I would make exceptions for a nanny who has special qualifications such as a background in healthcare or the ability to speak and teach a second language.<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>I know we\u2019re watching reality TV, but how real is Beverly Hills Nannies? Are viewers seeing their real you?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>The viewers are definitely seeing an altered version of me – some of which is very realistic and another part that makes for good TV.\u00a0 Reality TV is all in good fun and shouldn’t be taken in an overly serious way.\u00a0 The show is fun and entertaining – everything that it should be!<\/p>\n

eNannySource: <\/strong>You\u2019ve told me the Bellamar family will back for a hopeful Season 2 of Beverly Hills Nannies. What can we expect?<\/p>\n

Ariane: <\/strong>I’m ready for a nanny that can give me a challenge!\u00a0 I like to poke fun and would enjoy having someone with a quick wit to match me.\u00a0 As for Em, she just loves to be on the “TV Party” as she calls it!<\/p>\n

You can watch Ariane Bellamar and the rest of the cast of ABC Family\u2019s Beverly Hills Nannies on Tuesdays 9\/8 central.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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