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[quote=Anonymous]We have a nanny for our two kids, 4 & 6 years old.  She has been with us for the last 4 years since when the 4-year-old was born. She is paid to watch both and her pay has been increased standard and yearly. During the course of COVID, we have seen her become less and less engaged with the kids as their needs continue to evolve.  She struggles to engage with the 4-year-old, who will often self play and the nanny will primarily sit and watch. The 6-year-old does DL independently or I sit with him as I work remotely.  We have been okay with this arrangement as both children like her and we trust her. However, when she has both the 4 & 6-year-old, she struggles to handle the sibling dynamic and will continue to sit and watch them without much intervention (even when one is required).  I have created schedules and given her games and activities to do but she lets the kids dictate the schedule.  If they say no to an activity, she will not attempt to engage them in that or another activity and will say, "they don't want to do it." After multiple conversations about expectations, schedules, how to handle conflicts, we have realized that she is struggling to keep up with the evolving needs of the kids. Or maybe she has gotten too comfortable or lazy.  She was great with them as babies and toddlers.  However, we also realize she is trusty and practicing strict social distancing and fulfills the basic child care needs of our family while we all work from home BUT I am struggling with how to be okay this all of this.  What would you do? Find someone new who can support the kids' needs better? Deal with current nanny through COVID?

How is your nanny juggling two children day to day? Any input/advice is appreciated![/quote]

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