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[quote=Anonymous]First of all, it varies from nanny to nanny.  I have been doing this for 15 years, so if someone has very specific instructions about most aspects of childcare, I am going to find that off-putting.  I am a professional.  I don’t need you to explain to me in detail how to change a diaper.  This may be new information to you, but it’s not to me.  But when I was starting out, having instructions about how to do tasks that might be new made sense.

It also depends on the structure of the job.  If I am here for 8 hours then what I do is going to bleed over into the rest of the day, so telling me that the kids need more protein for afternoon snack is useful—I’m not here to see how hangry they get before dinner.  If I am here most of the day, then that level of detail feels micromanage-y.

So think about what your nanny might need help knowing.

And overall, try asking “I’ve noticed XYZ.  Can you tell me more about that choice?” Instead of jumping in to express what you think should be happening.[/quote]

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