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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I think you need to handle this directly.

"Tracy, I know that all of your suggestions are meant to be helpful, but they make me feel criticized and corrected.  Our kids are built differently and will have different individual qualities - good and bad.  I am so glad to have them all growing up together.  However, I need to ask you to please stop making all of the suggestions and comparisons between the children.  I will absolutely ask your advice and opinion when I want it.  I really appreciate you respecting my request.  So, let's talk about our Thanksgiving plans..."

Good luck.[/quote]

This is so mature and grown-up I'm not sure many adults could handle it :-) 
I tried that approach with my own mother, with whom I had a dependent relationship with for 6 months (not childcare, but similar). She responded with such extreme nastiness that I don't think I will ever forget it. In hindsight, my mother just can't handle any form of criticism. Please tread carefully there.
You have my sympathies. You don't choose your family members, and they can annoy the heck out of you even when being extremely helpful in other respects.

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