Son was watching videos all day....

[Anonymous]

We have a nanny that's been with us for a year and she's been good and love our kids. During warmer weather she takes them out for a good part of the day. Yesterday I was home and my older so (who she started watching with my baby twice her week) was watching videos the entire day.

I don't know if this is what they do most days but I don't want my kid on the computer for 6 hours straight. Is there any curriculum or other educational activities I can ask her to do with him on the days they stay home.

[Anonymous]

Do you pay her extra, when she watches your older son? Could be that she is feeling taken advantage of.

[Anonymous]

I have three and she normally watches the two youngest while my oldest is in daycare/preschool all day. We switched the days so my middle son gets formal interaction with kids. Now he goes two days per week and on those days, my oldest is home with her. So there's really no change - in fact my older son is easier than my 2 year old because he's more independent.

[Anonymous]

Does she know you don't want tv all day? Kinda a silly question, anyone with half a brain should be able entertain 2 children.
Is this her first nanny job? Does she have any experience with children?

I would suggest sitting down with her explain the situation and see her side. Then explain your side and your expectations.

If she doesn't agree or just doesn't listen, let her go and find someone better suited for you and your kids.

[Anonymous]

I am a career nanny. I allow tv shows very rarely. I make it clear that I am active, engaged, and focused on education. There is never a question of what you are expected to receive from me as a childcare provider. I am also an adult who requires a rate higher than your typical college student. My guess is that this is one more case of getting what you pay for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a career nanny. I allow tv shows very rarely. I make it clear that I am active, engaged, and focused on education. There is never a question of what you are expected to receive from me as a childcare provider. I am also an adult who requires a rate higher than your typical college student. My guess is that this is one more case of getting what you pay for.

This.

I have been with my nf for 2 years and I don't even know how to turn on their TV.
It's not part of my day, nor my charges day. There are so many other things in the world.