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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I have worked with lots of WAH parents, and there are two ways to do it.  Either they want a nanny (someone who can operate independently, has a strong rapport with the kids and who will be a resource in helping the kids grow and learn), OR they want a babysitter (someone to provide a basic level of supervision when the parents cannot supervise the children).

If they want a nanny, they need to treat you as a nanny:
1) give you time and space to work through tough moments with the kids (because that is how atrong nanny/child bonds are built)
2) Support your discipline choices ("I don't approve of X as a consequence is fine", but it needs to be said with no kids present.  You mys be united in front of kids).
3) she needs to allow you to build a routine and schedule that works for the kids and for you, and be aware that visits from mom are disruptive (I am not sayig she can't visit, but needs to be aware of how she's impacting what you are trying to build and try to mitigate negative impact by open communication about the schedule).

If she just wants a babysitter, then you need to decide whether you are interested in that role.  I would not be, at least for a full-time job.[/quote]

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