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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry you're getting just nasty replies OP. I think your concerns are valid. (I'm a nanny BTW.) Her communication should be tapering off by now. I don't know exactly what you can say to her that won't be profoundly hurtful, but I agree that replying less often is a good starting point. She probably feels very attached to your kids after seven years with them; most people don't even spend that much time with nieces and nephews.

Reply less often, and less enthusiastically. When she asks how the kids are, just say their loving their new friends, or they're staying busy...that type of thing. Then close with enjoy your new charge, or happy holidays. It's one or two lines and won't take that long to type out. Reply at intervals you're comfortable with...like 2x a month or whatever. I wouldn't cut her off entirely unless she seems stalkerish, but cutting back is totally fine.[/quote]

As a nanny, this makes me sad.

I stay in touch with all my precious employers and charges.   I have one family I was with for 4 years, and I see them 1-2 times a week!  I’m still very involved in their life despite not being employed.

I’m sorry you only view what you do as a paycheck.[/quote]

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