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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's difficult when the parent is around to find the balance between being in the way/stepping on toes, and not doing enough. Your nanny may be uncomfortable because she's not sure what is "her" job or place in the routine vs. mom (or she may be lazy). If I were her, it'd be helpful for me to have certain tasks that are "mine" and I can do them every day without feeling like I'm in your way or taking something special from you. (For example, for some parents cooking and eating breakfast with their kids is their special time, or brushing their daughter's hair before school, or whatever) Tell her point blank I'd like you to do this, this and this in the morning while I do this this and this. It's less ambiguous than, I'd like your "help" during these 30 minutes. There are some nannies that are more autonomous/proactive but it seems that yours is not. [/quote] Thanks, PP. I'll take this approach. [/quote]
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