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[quote=Anonymous]Advice from a nanny - I would plan on sitting down with the nanny and having a talk. If she doesn't already fill out a log then I would ask for her to start filling out a detailed log so that you know what's going on during the day. Request that the begin doing activities with the children (going to the park, library, arts and crafts, etc). If you weren't upfront about TV privileges in the beginning then now would be the time to tell her how much TV (if any at all) the children are allowed to have during the day. Give her the chance to not use the TV so much once you let her know the rules and if she breaks those rules or lies about TV usage then let her go for lying.

I would ask that the house is at the least just as clean as it was when you left in the morning. You want all crumbs, dishes, and toys picked up. You can ask that she disinfect all of the toys on a weekly basis and help fold/put away the children's laundry. Apologize for the change in duties but let her know that at this point you are not able to offer her a raise.

Be prepared for your nanny not being willing to make all of these changes for no raise. Even if she does accept the changes, she may start looking for another job and end up leaving in a week or two. I would have some potential nanny candidates lined up and ready to call in case things don't work out with your nanny. I know it's scary to think about losing your nanny but you are paying at the top of the pay range so you should not be getting bottom of the barrel services. Everything that I have listed are just general things that any average nanny should be fine with. At this point I wouldn't suggest asking your nanny to go above and beyond because she probably will never agree to it. Good luck. [/quote]

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