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[quote=Anonymous]Before you tell them, you need to rein in your "we are devastated but nothing like kids will be." You don't know that your kids will be devastated, all you are accomplishing is to freak them out with your reaction. As always, parents overreact and project and kids feed off of their reactions. Your kids might be fine if you take a level headed approach to this. Which you won't since you are already panicked. My kids had 3 nannies, all awesome and great. Each change was not a big deal to them as they were young, didn't have such insane long term memory and were more independent with each change. I am not overtly emotional person, and I don't cry about change in front of the kids. This is a perfect opportunity to emphasize to your kids that they are big now and don't need a nanny full time.
But, even if I was harsh about you overreaction regarding your kids... you are losing a helper, a nanny and it sounds like a friend? You are rightfully devastated and heart broken and worried about the future without her. Just don't burden your kids with your sadness. And don't lie to them, just be honest. As for you, hugs, it is hard losing a nanny that is awesome. My oldest was also super sensitive and it always worked out just fine.[/quote]

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