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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think if she offered and you keep it to twice a month, that seems okay to me. I'm a SAHM and I don't think 9 hrs/day and 3 hrs every other weekend counts as burnout-level childcare.

If she seems overworked, can you let the kids watch TV for part of the time she's with them on weekends? Or give them some special date-only toys that will keep them extra occupied while she's watching them those days?

Why does she never stop all day long on weekdays? If she seems overworked, can you let her take a break on weekdays - maybe even just half an hour?

Also, I have to say, I think it's a bit of a cop out that the 16 mo "won't tolerate another babysitter." What would you do if you didn't have a nanny to fall back on?[/quote]

You cannot compare a SAHM to a nanny.  You were in your own home and didn’t commute.  You could wake up when the kids did and shower when they napped.  Or do your own laundry when they were playing.  Or cook your dinner while your kids were watching TV.  A nanny can’t.  She has to be up and dressed, drive to your house, work nine hours, drive home and then care for herself, her family, do laundry, cook, etc. [/quote]

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