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[quote=Anonymous]I am a WAHM with a part time, very flexible schedule. I let the nanny plan the kids' days most of the time, but I might plan a special activity (we went to a play last week, for instance). If I do that, I always ask if she had anything planned, and plan it in advance.

I generally eat lunch with them every day, and I put the two youngest down for naps. They often play at home in the afternoons, so I'll be in the kitchen making dinner for the last 45 minutes or so of the day.

I do try to focus on work (work work or house work) while the nanny is here, so that I can be with the kids and my husband 100% when she's not here.

I'm sure your nanny would love some long breaks. My suggestion would be to schedule them in, and revisit as your child gets older and activities and naps change. If you have another child, too, the schedule will change.

My one hesitation would be that if you do have to work all day for some period, she may resent it if she's used to long breaks. Another option would be to hire someone for a shorter number of hours (30 instead of 40, say), and focus only on work while she's there.[/quote]

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