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[quote=Anonymous]OP, please talk to the parents and be honest with your concerns.  I get it--taking care of an infant plus a toddler/preschooler is hard.  Definitely hard if its your first time juggling two.

I agree with the others that say you may want to start off "smaller" than a playground while you figure things out.  Baby wearing is great.  Timing is also key--being at a busy playground when baby needs to eat is hard, so plan accordingly.  Work with the older one on listening and following directions at home, then in public but without a lot of craziness around, and then move on to crowded craziness like the playground.

Kids have temper tantrums-even with the best parents and most experienced nannies, so accept that sometimes he will fall apart and that's normal.  But definitely talk to the parents to see what works for them so that you are all using the same techniques.  I'm sure he is testing the waters with you because you are new.

Above and beyond, though, is that if you are not comfortable then you should not stay.  It's not good for any of you to stay where you feel overwhelmed and unable to properly care for these kids.  Both children need care, attention, fun and play with you.  It is indeed a balancing act that for most people, moms and nannies alike, will take some time to get.

There's no shame in deciding that you are at your best with one kid.  As a parent, I would much rather a nanny come to me and say that she just isn't sure she's the best fit, than to have someone be freaked out but not able/willing to be honest, while both of my kids aren't getting the care I think they are while with the nanny. [/quote]

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