Anonymous wrote:Look into noise canceling headphones, OP.

Restricting a small child to only the playroom is ridiculous and more stressful for the child. This is a strange situation, so transitions between different spaces in the house can help substitute for more movement with friends throughout the day. Playroom for playtime. Lunch in the kitchen. Gross motor movement outside. Naptime in the bedroom. Crafting at the table (playroom or kitchen). Water play in the tub. Fine motor play (tweezers and beads, lacing pattern boards, playdough, etc) on the kitchen floor (using cookie sheets and/or mixing bowls).

+1. And it’s cruel. It’s his home, too.

Look into noise canceling headphones, OP.

Restricting a small child to only the playroom is ridiculous and more stressful for the child. This is a strange situation, so transitions between different spaces in the house can help substitute for more movement with friends throughout the day. Playroom for playtime. Lunch in the kitchen. Gross motor movement outside. Naptime in the bedroom. Crafting at the table (playroom or kitchen). Water play in the tub. Fine motor play (tweezers and beads, lacing pattern boards, playdough, etc) on the kitchen floor (using cookie sheets and/or mixing bowls).

Our nanny is still coming. Our kids are middle elementary age.

One thing we found helpful (mostly for the nanny) is insisting on Quiet Time for an hour after lunch. The girls are separated (one in their bedroom and one on our bed) and can read or play with anything that doesn't make noise. QT is an hour. It gives our nanny a break that I think is helpful for getting re-energized for the afternoon.

Also, normally our nanny preps dinner (gets the girls to set the table, makes the salad, marinates, cuts up veg, etc.) but since DH and I have no commute we took that off the nanny's plate and are doing that ourselves.

We also alternate which kid eats lunch with which parent each day - I think it's good for the girls to have a bit of time apart from each other.

Anonymous wrote:How is it going for everyone, babysitters/nannys and parents, with both parents at home teleworking while childcare provider/kids are also in the home? We are a daycare family and have a furloughed daycare worker coming to watch DS so we can work. The house is louder with their music playing loudly etc... I don’t want to mention it because I appreciate the help, but we miss our quiet work environments.

Anyone have any input on horror stories, success stories, or tips to make it work? We have also requested that they stay in the playroom when they’re inside, and not to allow DS to wander and come visit us while we are working. That seems to help establish for DS that he is “at school” during the hours she is here.

Why do people like you always find something to complain about? This is a difficult and unprecedented time for everyone and you have a great situation with a daycare worker willing to come to your home to take care of your child. And yet, you find something to complain about.

I truly hope she quits on you. And tells all the other workers at your daycare what a bitter pill you are.

Anonymous wrote:How is it going for everyone, babysitters/nannys and parents, with both parents at home teleworking while childcare provider/kids are also in the home? We are a daycare family and have a furloughed daycare worker coming to watch DS so we can work. The house is louder with their music playing loudly etc... I don’t want to mention it because I appreciate the help, but we miss our quiet work environments.

Anyone have any input on horror stories, success stories, or tips to make it work? We have also requested that they stay in the playroom when they’re inside, and not to allow DS to wander and come visit us while we are working. That seems to help establish for DS that he is “at school” during the hours she is here.

You have the nerve to complain because your kid is making noise and the sitter is playing music?! You're lucky you still have your job and someone willing to take care of your child with you in the house.

Anonymous wrote:Not as bad as I thought with the parents home-they've been trying to accomodate us more than vice versa. But I have been trying to keep the kids (elementary age) busy outdoors when possible and not making too much crazy noise when we are home. The online learning is kicking my butt though

PP here and I absolutely hated math in grade school, I'm not very good at it and now I have to force them to do it.......

Not as bad as I thought with the parents home-they've been trying to accomodate us more than vice versa. But I have been trying to keep the kids (elementary age) busy outdoors when possible and not making too much crazy noise when we are home. The online learning is kicking my butt though

Our nanny is wonderful. Nanny has DS on a good schedule of outdoors for 2-3 hours every morning where DH and I know our apartment will be quiet. And quiet again during DS’s nap. Other than those times, DH and I have both accepted that nanny and child are going to be playing, reading, laughing, singing, etc. I’ve gone into the my bathroom for a couple conference calls and so has DH. Ear phones help, too.

How is it going for everyone, babysitters/nannys and parents, with both parents at home teleworking while childcare provider/kids are also in the home? We are a daycare family and have a furloughed daycare worker coming to watch DS so we can work. The house is louder with their music playing loudly etc... I don’t want to mention it because I appreciate the help, but we miss our quiet work environments.

Anyone have any input on horror stories, success stories, or tips to make it work? We have also requested that they stay in the playroom when they’re inside, and not to allow DS to wander and come visit us while we are working. That seems to help establish for DS that he is “at school” during the hours she is here.