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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you should look harder into the nanny share option.  There are other families out there with one kid who want to share, or who will split hosting duties.  Put an ad up on your local parent listerv and you should be able to identify someone.  The fact that the two families you identified weren't a good fit doesn't mean that option is off the table.

However, I also think you need to consider what you are doing wrong.  8 nannies in two years means it's not just a nanny problem.  Are you communicating clearly about your expectations, including that she take the initiative to go to the park every day, clean up toys and meals, etc. without being asked? Do you give her the tools she needs to do what you want (i.e., if you want her to cook healthy meals, are you buying the ingredients and suggesting a menu that your son will actually eat?).  Do you give her information about the library/activities/etc. that you want her to do?  Are you micromanaging every aspect of the day so she feels like she should just wait until you tell her what to do next?  The reality is, for $20/hr you aren't going to get an experienced, professional nanny, so you should expect to put in a lot of work in terms of training and feedback.[/quote]

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