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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I see two issues here:

First, you have hired a nanny without any formal nanny experience. That means you've hired a babysitter. If you want your sitter to raise her game you will need to be a very hands-on manager to help her become the nanny you want her to be. That means you need to up your game as well - read about child development, if you aren't already conversant in that area. Then specifically TELL nanny activities you want her to do with your child. Don't suggest, TELL - it can be done nicely, and after a while you can ask what sort of activities SHE thinks would be good, based on what she's been doing. You are going to need to manage and coach her along the way to help her actually become more than a sitter. It can be done, but it requires you to be active, rather than passive. You also need to be free with praise and thanks when you catch her going above and beyond. First time nannies can be awesome if you give them the attention they need.

Second, you are probably ascribing too much importance to the issue of her watching TV. A decision to watch TV is not a direct predictor of a decision to drive with baby on her lap instead of in her carseat. As a FTM, I get why you feel that way, but I think she may have just figured she watches TV when babysitting, why not do it at your home too. Of course, since you have the cameras, you can keep an eye on things and see if this was an anomaly or if she actually does seem to have poor judgement or an inability to respond to your directions.

Good luck! [/quote]

This is very helpful.  Thank you!  [/quote]

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