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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]do most people invite their nanny's to kids birthday parties? (to work or as a guest?)[/quote]

Most people invite their nanny as a guest.[/quote]

I've always been invited as a guest and have ALWAYS attended. [/quote]

how do i make sure my nanny doesn't feel uncomfortable (or bored).

thanks![/quote]

Introducing her to the other guests (with thoughtful details, ala Bridget Jones) is key, just as you would with any guest - when you introduce her, share something about how wonderful she is with your kids AND something about her as an individual (such as, "Greg, this is Martha. Martha, Greg. Greg was my husband's college roommate. Martha is our amazing nanny, and she's hoping to return to school next year to pursue her MSW.") If you think she will feel uncomfortable/bored, because you doubt your social circles are similar or because there is a language barrier that will make socializing difficult for her, be enthusiastic about welcoming her to the party but let her know it's okay if she wants to duck out early (e.g. "Thank you so much for coming, we're so happy to have you! Help yourself to some fajitas and cupcakes if you'd like any, and don't feel like you have to stay for the whole party - Johnny takes ages to open his toys and I know grandma is going to want to inspect everything he opens! Leave whenever you need to, I'm sure you have other things going on today too.")[/quote]

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