Dealing with nanny envy

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November 19, 2008, 10:02 am
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(NECN) - Do you feel jealous over how much your children adore your babysitter? You are not alone. Sheila Marcelo, CEO of Care.com, takes us through the steps in dealing with this feeling. -- Don't feel guilty for feeling jealous; even parenting has phases of development -- Feeling hurt or sad is your issue to deal with. -- Attachment to your nanny is a sign of a great nanny. Focus on the positive -- your child is happy, healthy and safe. -- Parenting has many phases of development and that guilt, jealousy and these feelings are just stages that you will overcome.

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