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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get him out of the house.  As soon as you get there go on an adventure (and prepare the parents for this plan if need be.) Go for walks, go look at fountains, take him on a kiddie train, take him to the library and let him play with the toys and books, go find a sandbox or have them get a water table he can play with, etc...

Try sensory stimulating experiences that will distract him and especially get him out of his environment.  Then he is busy being exposed to new things, forgets what he was worked up about, and starts seeing you as the primary person he relies on when you're out and about.

I'm a mom, not a nanny, but on occasions when we've needed interim care (nanny vacation or medical leave) I've seen a range of expertise in managing these kinds of dynamics.

We had one temporary nanny come in, ask for the quick rundown and contact info from us, and then immediately say "Come on, let's get shoes on and go outside.  I saw some deer in the woods- let's go find them!"  My uncertain kids were instantly distracted and happily went off exploring with her.  (They were just under 2 at this point.) I turned to my husband and said "She's great, they will be totally fine.  I'm going to work."

It was a powerful lesson for me.  :-)

So see if really changing the environment helps.  It can't hurt to try!  Good luck.

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Thanks for the tips. I've suggested going out but the mom said she wants us to stay in. I guess she doesn't feel comfortable with me taking him out.

I know it's heartbreaking for her but it's upsetting she keeps saying I must be doing something wrong. I'm trying everything since 6am and nothing is helping. He's also slapped me twice when I tried feeding him. [/quote]

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