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Get a sitter, as this nanny is over-qualified for this MB. Another family would be thrilled to get her knowledge, experience level and professionalism.[/quote]
I agree this nanny is not a good fit with this MB. The nanny's job is to reduce stress, not generate it.  She should let the nanny go so she can go generate stress somewhere else.[/quote]
On the contrary, the nanny's job is to provide the best possible childcare according to her education, training and experience.

Your confusion about this issue accounts for about 95 percent of all problems between the nannies and the parents.

Perhaps a good mental health therapist or some physical exercise could help the mb learn how to reduce her stress level. Most nannies are not equipped to assist with that.

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There are lots of ways to provide the "best possible childcare."  There is no one right way to do this.

The nanny has zero experience with this particular kid.  And she also has zero authority to decide what's right for the kid. If the mother wants to do things a different way, and the nanny can't take it, she should leave rather than lecture the person who signs her checks.  The nanny will never win in this conflict.

The nanny's job is to reduce stress, not generate it.  She should go generate stress somewhere else. [/quote]

+1!  There is no one right way to raise children - if there was, everyone would do it.  Kids are different, family priorities are different, and parenting philosophies are different and it's all okay.  I know plenty of people who were fed rice cereal and wore disposal diapers who turned out to be just fine in adulthood.  Your nanny may know children better than you do, but as the parent, you know YOUR child and what you as a family need best and that is okay.  The things your nanny is trying to dictate on are parenting decisions not right and wrong questions.  If she really is so forceful about these things, you are not a good fit and you need a new nanny.  Also if nannies are really used to typically making these decisions, they should be more concerned about the parents looking to outsource such basic parenting choices rather than the parents who are unwilling to do so.  Honestly, the number of responses on this thread suggesting your nanny is right and that you should listen to her are just bizarre.  [/quote]

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