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[quote=Anonymous]If you've been through that many caregivers, the problem is 100% you. I don't know if it's your interviewing techniques, the age you're hiring, the overall job benefits (not just pay, but you need to have a consistent schedule, paid time off, not be a micromanager etc). There's something about YOU, your personality, your job package, where you live, your communication style, etc that's causing this problem.

When the nanny hopped in the car did you ask her to get out and help you? If not, then you lose the right to complain. She's not a mind reader. Something about your demeanor led her to believe you didn't need or want help.

The high chair should be an obvious thing to clean, but give her the benefit of the doubt and ask her to do it. Make a list of all the things you need her to do on a daily basis. Again, she's not a mind reader and if something wasn't "part of the job" with previous jobs, she may not realize it's something you want her to do.

Out of curiosity, why does she need to brush their teeth after dinner? Aren't you brushing them at bedtime? And for the record when I brush kids teeth I'm not staring into their mouths, so I wouldn't necessarily know whether they were teething either, unless I stuck my finger in there to find out.

There's a lot of things you just need to unclench and let go, and a lot of things you need to communicate better. The fact you have had so many caregivers in such a short time underscores that the problem is with you.[/quote]

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