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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am one of the posters stating that I try to always bear in mind the fleeting nature of my place in each charge's life and I want to add that I am not some arms-length nanny.  All of my long-term charges are still in my life and I regularly make time for them and visit with them, even those who are now teens and who live far away.  But with my current charges, I try to always focus time and energy on helping the kids and parents to connect and helping the parents to feel comfortable and confident in their roll.  It is easy as the person who is physically present to just enjoy the time with them and I do, but I also look for ways to involve the parents and to show the kids how much they are loved by their parents, even when absent.  It would also be easy for me to step in and manage certain things because I am more experienced, but it is important for each parent to have a chance to figure out their own path and reminding myself regularly that I am temporary is an important part of gaining perspective.[/quote]

I wish I had this advice a long time ago! I've been burned by a family and it still hurts. [/quote]

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