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[quote=Anonymous]Mom here, who has been through this w/ a nanny we loved and with whom we're still in touch.

From my perspective, the less negative emotion seen and experienced by the kids the better (for everyone!!)

This is a natural progression of life, and growth of the kids.  Frame it for them as "Isn't it great that you get to go to school now!!  This means that Jane will be going to help another family, since you'll be gone almost all day.  She gets to help another family with babies - isn't that great?!  I can't wait to hear about the new baby.  We'll have to think of something fun we can all do together before Jane starts her new job.  And we'll still see Jane all the time of course - she's coming to your birthday party next month.  And she's going to babysit next week.  What do you think Jane would like to do on Friday?"

Keep that kind of tone going - and don't start messaging all of this until a couple of weeks before you'll be leaving.  DO, DEFINITELY, be sure that you and the parents use a similar tone, w/ a positive focus and clear plans to ensure you and the kids see each other often in the first few weeks/months.  Then that can and will naturally taper off.

The parents need to drive this as they will be managing the kids' emotions during and after the transition.  But you'll love your next charge and still have room in your heart for these kids.  This isn't an ending, just a change and growth and new opportunities.  If you can find a way to think and feel that way then the kids will totally follow your lead.[/quote]

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