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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry but your options of activities seem very much like the type of stuff a babysitter does from the 1980's- playing in the sprinklers or hose? Sorry but no nanny likes to be coupes up in the house for hours and there are only so many "activities" you can do with a child over and over again before it gets old. You really should have your nanny scheduling play dates or taking him to the park, pool, events, or classes- the nanny isn't the "entertainment"- she manages the children's schedules from home and away from home for the convenience of the parents- but this job sounds like a Babysitting position with a fancy title. If you can't afford to have your child in activities, preschool, day classes or something take him to daycare. The nanny gets bored to you know and typically isn't an in house all day playmate. [/quote]

My simple examples were exactly that - simple examples; yet they are different activities from what they are currently doing over and over. Park, playdates, etc. are options. Paid activities, not so much. But there are loads of free things to do, every day, all around.

Do other parents plan out each day's activities or leave much open to the nanny? I'm new at this and trying to find a solution that is best for my child, so please, PP, set your criticism aside.[/quote]

Ignore the PP, OP. Your suggestions were good ones. If she's not doing the things you suggest I think you need to sit down with her and say you think he's getting bored doing the same things over and over. Some nannies are great about coming up with activities and creative ideas for kids and others need more guidance. You might need to give her more direction as to the variety of things she can do with him. She also may just not be the right fit for you. It doesn't make her a bad nanny if she doesn't enjoy doing a ton of different activities but not the right nanny for you. Since it's the first nanny you've had it's sometimes hard to know exactly what you want until the nanny has already started. [/quote]

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