Nanny leaving after 7 years...best way to tell kids?

[Anonymous]

As a nanny I can tell you while we realize that professionally we have a shelf life, leaving a family you’ve been with for several years can be very painful initially. Especially kids you’ve raised from babies.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Whose watching the kids this whole time while nanny is on bereavement leave?

Since the nanny hasn't returned, bc of bereavement leave, has it become "out of sight, out of mind" for the kids by now? Are they asking about her? Might be easier not to have her come back to say goodbye if the kids have already naturally found closure.

You don't just forget about someone you care about, even kids.

I had a few nannies growing up. One would visit yearly or so and I didn't remember them. It was uncomfortable.

You don’t form a 7 year attachment to a nanny if you had a “few” growing up.

[Anonymous]

Be honest with them. I have been with my kids since they were 4 months. Now they will be going to kindergarten in the fall it's hard, but I can't stay forever. This is the down side of being a dedicated nanny, they grow up.😭😭😭