November 19, 2008 Dealing with nanny envy Play video

(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.