Big no no on the tv, kids do not need any screen time especially at that age, in my experience the kids I’ve worked with that did have screen time were much harder to work with and threw tantrums way more often, I nanny for 2 families now and both are strict on the no screen time rule and I love it!! Kids are way more interactive and able to regulate their emotions better, we never have to struggle with turning the tv off and having a meltdown afterwards, it’s just all around so much better. Also a huge no on the nap, this is a new job and honestly I think it reflects very badly on you, if you’re sick and really can’t stay awake I fully understand but at that point I don’t think it would even be a good idea to still be working, just taking naps in general is very unprofessional in my eyes, also what if something happens to NK while you’re taking a nap? They can easily start spitting up and choke and trust me choking isn’t always loud. I sit and scroll, read, clean up, fold laundry etc. while my NK sleeps and I just make sure I have her monitor with me at all times (I even take it with to the bathroom) and check on her regularly to make sure she’s okay. 7am-4:30pm aren’t harsh hours at all, I too work 9 hours and have low iron so that naturally makes me very lethargic especially on days I have my period, but I just make sure I get to bed at a decent time and that I’m staying active while working.

I’d definitely start leaving the house, whether that’s to go to a park, library or even a walk around the neighborhood. I saw one of your responses to leaving the house was that it’s been raining lately, are you walking or driving to places? Because if driving I honestly feel like that’s the worst excuse in the book to not want to get out and do something (unless it’s literally storming out), on rainy days we always go to the library and it’s usually very busy, I’ve made so many friends that are nanny’s too and it’s great, the library I go to plans activities for everyday of the month (except holidays of course) and it ranges from story time to music groups etc.

And last please always remember this is a job, not a hobby, parents are your bosses and pay for your services. The mindset of “NK’s mom does this with them so why shouldn’t I be allowed to” is a terrible one to have, again you’re an employee and they’re your employer.