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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a nanny of 4 for a SAHM so I can relate to the stepping on toes situation. However, I am more of a take charge personality so my issues have been on the flip side. I think if I were in this situation with my MB I would want her to sit me down and specifically say:

"I want you to take charge in the morning, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Please rely on me as little as possible and make choices like you would as if I was not home. I would like for the mornings to be more calm and somewhat structured. What can I do to help you transition into this type of role as our nanny?"

See if this helps and hopefully she will better understand what you expect of her.[/quote]

This is good advice.  I'm a WAHM with an au pair.  The au pair has very specific "on-duty" hours and she (and the kids) know that during that time she is the adult in charge and there's not variation on that whether I'm in the house or not (unless she comes to ask me for advice on somthing.)  Part of this means being explicitly clear when necessary, too.  If the kids see me and ask if they can have a snack or play outside or whatever my response is "___ is in charge now.  Ask her."[/quote]
Excellent advice.[/quote]

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