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[quote=Anonymous]I have been seeing numerous posts of unhappy nannies here. I am also in nanny community Facebook groups and the collective unhappiness since COVID started is insane. I wanted to maybe start a thread of common mistakes WFH (work from home) parents are making during this pandemic with hopes that there will be more understanding. Please feel free to add on.

1. Do NOT work in the same space/room as the nanny and children. While yes we live in DC where many of us don’t have much space now that offices are closed, this is an easy way to get a resignation. The child and nanny need adequate space to bond without hearing your Zoom calls or seeing you. No matter how young or old, children do typically act much differently when parents are present vs when alone with a caregiver. Not to mention if your child is at the separation anxiety age, you really are hurting them more than helping them by being in the same room.

2. Do not micromanage. You hired your nanny because you felt they’re qualified right? Well let them be. It is very disruptive if you come to try an “help” during a tantrum or meltdown. Trust me, if they’re seasoned then they’ve handled plenty of these meltdowns and do not need your assistance. They also do not need your assistance with a daily agenda for the children, nap time, etc unless THEY ASK. Your nanny is there so you can work. Please just do your work and let them be.

3. Nap time  should be downtime. This is a mentally exhausting time for us all. Please let your nanny have their lunch, look at their phone, and take a breather while the children are asleep. That laundry or unloading of the dishwasher you expect them to do can wait, or you can do it.

4. Coming downstairs to say hi or “check in” if your child has separation anxiety is a no no. Again, you are hurting your child and making your nanny’s job harder because they are now stuck with a very sad child once you retreat back to your home office. Again this is only if the child has separation anxiety. If your child could care less when you leave then a hi here or there will not hurt. Just ensure it is short and not disruptive especially if your nanny is doing an activity or teaching

Feel free to keep the list going. Nannies, some parents are not realizing this is disruptive as many of them are used to being at an office during the day rather than the same space as you. Communication goes a long way. 90% of parents do not want the person taking care of their children to be disgruntled so they will typically be willing to hear you out. 
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