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[quote=Anonymous]I am a nanny who has only ever worked in an environment with at least one parent working from home.  It is great that you are aware of this situation.  For the baby, do not rush in and try to show her how to soothe him in the moment, as that will cause him to cry more in hopes that he will get mommy to come help with him.  The same goes for disciplining your three-year-old.  Basically, any time you mommy or daddy is present, it feels like a fun reward.  This is true even if mommy or daddy is there yelling at you for your bad behavior!  Do not reward problem behavior with your presence.

What you can do is set up a regular time to talk with her about how things are going.  Ask her to turn on a movie for the 3-yo during baby's nap once a week and have a 20-minute chat.  You can use this time to tell her about discipline techniques that have worked with 3yo, about calming strategies for baby, and she can ask questions and get feedback.  One of the hardest things about working for WAHPs is the feeling that you are being judged every time baby cries or toddler tantrums.  Telling her that you appreciate her and that you know she is doing her best can help take the edge off.[/quote]

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