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[quote=Anonymous]Thank you for all the quick responses.  I think everyone is making great points.  I am pretty certain the kids are not being ignored or neglected.  I've talked to her about trying to establish a more close bond with the kids too.  She definitely tries in her way, but I also think part of it is just her personality.  She's a wonderful person, very caring, responsible and came with great references.  She takes direction and communicates pretty well.  However, if I have to nitpick...she is not (on a scale of playfulness) a extremely playful, animated, energetic nanny.  That doesn't mean she sits at home with them...she likes to take the kids out and do activities (My Gym, playgrounds, etc) and I think they really enjoy that.  She does not spend time on the cell phone (that's a hard rule in my house).   My oldest does not complain about her at the end of the day and is happy about the activities they do.  In the morning, my oldest makes it clear that she wants me to help her get dressed and ready for school and brush her teeth instead of the nanny.  Each morning is a struggle because when I'm around, trying to get ready for work, my children make a fuss and I know it makes it difficult for her.  As soon as I leave, however, I think things settle down quite a bit.  Still, it makes me wonder if this would happen with any nanny or if it's a bad fit.  I just don't think my kids (older or younger) have formed a tight bond with her.  Is it a bad bond?  No, my kids are not afraid of her. Maybe it's the part-time nature of her schedule?  I should mention that my oldest is in pre-school every morning, which limits the time they spend together.  My youngest doesn't speak yet but I think he is neutral.  He doesn't dislike her...he just seems to understand that when she shows up, I leave.  I think that is probably normal for his developmental stage?  [/quote]

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