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[quote=Anonymous]16:54 gave some great advice. I've been working for a WAHM for almost 4 years, and DB also works from home on occasion. My employers make it clear when they are "going" to work. When they are working the kids know that I am in charge. They rarely sneak away to try to see their parents, and when they do they are sent back to me.

MB does allow the kids to knock on her door when they really need it AFTER they have asked me, but the kids know that if they knock once and she doesn't respond (b/c she's on a call) she will come out to find them when she is available.

My employers also let me run the day. I try to give MB an idea of our plans each morning, but if they change and she's in her office I am free to do as I see fit. Because she is home and generally aware of our comings and goings I try to text MB if we'll be back later than anticipated so she doesn't wonder where we are. We also have a rule that the kids can't try to get a different answer if a different adult happens to walk through at the right time. They have also made it clear to the kids that when they do emerge from their offices it is usually to get something to eat rather than to play.

The best things to do are finding a way to let your son know when nanny is in charge and that you will be available at certain times for certain things. It's also best to determine how you want to be made aware comings and goings (if they'll be going places)...in the morning, as they happen, etc... Lay out expectations for downtime as well so that she knows what you are ok with her doing while your son rests (if that applies) since you will likely see her at times many employers don't see their nanny. [/quote]

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