Navigating the babysitter/parent waters isn't always easy, but keeping a line of communication open is beneficial to you both and, most of all, to your child. While there are a few things that sitters may want to keep mum about, if you create a comfortable working environment, then hopefully they will speak up about what's on their mind! Below are some of the tougher topics that may be a bit harder for your childcare provider to bring up.
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Your kids listen better to me sometimes.
I know you leave extra dishes in the sink when I'm coming over.
You need to say "no" to your kids more.
I couldn't babysit for you because I was babysitting for your friends.
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I'm not comfortable cleaning your bathroom or putting away your underwear.
My fellow nannies make more than I do.
It means so much to me when you show your appreciation and thanks for all I do.
I know that the baby camera doubles as a nanny cam.
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I know way too much about your and your spouse's relationship and personal lives.
It's not OK when you're consistently late.
I want to be paid in cash.
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Your kids are allowed too much screen time.
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Even though I love you and your kids, my time is not your time — unless I'm getting paid for it!
I wish you kept the kitchen better stocked.
Good communication between us is important to me, too!
I really love this job.
