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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has she been in this role before and is she a self-starter?

If the answer is no, you may have to help her with this transition.

Stuff she can do:
- any kid related research.  Research camps, extracurriculars, reading programs, whatever.
- organize kids rooms, closets, seasonal wear, playroom, etc.
- handle all the stuff kids need for school, stay on top of permission slips, school supplies, spirit week, pep rallies, etc.
- handle all seasonal stuff, like shopping for halloween costumes, etc.
- grocery shopping, meal planning for the week, possibly meal prep
- all kid laundry
- all kid-related errands, including stuff like Amazon returns
- all kid clothes shopping[/quote]

You want her to be the mother? 
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PP here.  If you actually think those tasks are the sum of what a mother does, you (1) aren't a mother and (2) are in a rude awakening if you ever become a mother.  I specifically suggested tasks that can be easily outsourced.  In fact, these are the first types of things that a working mom SHOULD outsource, with no guilt.  These tasks have basically nothing to do with being a good mom.

I specifically didn't list a myriad of tasks that working moms typically do.  Stuff like:

- anything medical related.  Selecting insurance, well child visits, specialists, dentists, orthodontics.  Reviewing EOBs.  Keeping up with vaccines.  Many medical providers require a parent or guardian at the visits, not a nanny.
- anything academic.  I've never heard of a nanny joining the PTA.  Correspondence with the teacher.  Reviewing homework, test scores.  Assessing neurodivergence.  Assessing the need for tutors.
- anything social.  Hosting playdates.  Getting to know the parents of friends.  Planning birthday parties.  Mediating disputes with friends.
- anything financial.  Setting up and maintaining 529s, UTMA accounts, tax forms.
- anything emotional.  Who do you think gets up with a vomiting at child at 2 AM?  
- anything relating to holidays.  Buying Xmas presents.  Stuffing the stockings.  Making Easter baskets.  Etc. etc.

Basically moms are amazing.  Nannies, also amazing, play an essential role in allowing moms to balance their families and their careers.  But let's not act like you buying some fruit snacks at the grocery store means you're replacing mom.  [/quote]

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