Well you can still keep in contact with them on a personal basis.

You can be an occasional babysitter for them and/or drop by on occasion for a friendly visit.

This is what I do when I stop being a regular nanny for families.

Because I develop a certain bond that is unique and special which makes it super hard to just never see the kids again.

You ARE being replaced. And they probably WON'T remember you if they're young. I grew up being cared for by nannies and I don't remember their names - just which ones let me do things against my mother's rules.

Are you heading off to prison? Why can't you just give them a book or a picture of you with them?

Agree, give them a gift on the last day. There is something that you seem to be leaving out here though. If you ended on good terms, why will you never see the kids again?

GIve them a little gift on your last day. Done.

First good for you for knowing it was time to move on.
Is there a reason you can't get presents?

What you do is continue to do your best work be helpful to the next nanny as possible.

It's okay to be sad but you do have to move on. Be kind to yourself.

This is the hardest part of our job.

It is true they may or may not remember you but the love and good care you gave them these 2 years has benefited them and will remain a part of them.

I love all my nanny babies and they will always be a part of my heart.

Best of luck as you move forward.

I'm a little confused about the advice you are seeking. You say you can no longer care for these children yet you feel as if you are being replaced by the new nanny they will hire. These children need care I assume and since you can't anymore for personal reasons as you say what do you expect the family to do?

I've been a nanny for years. I've learned to enjoy and adore the children I take care of but when it's over I focus my energy on my new nanny job and my new chargers.

If I were you I would not buy these children Christmas gifts. It's time to move on. What are your plans now as this job is ending? What will you do for a job? Whatever that is put all your focus and energy on making that great.

Why are you not able to get the kids presents? Is there a reason that the parents would not allow you to do so? Even though you are leaving before xmas, I see nothing wrong in still getting them gifts especially since you have formed a bond with them. otherwise, this is the reality of this job, you have to leave your charges at some point. Be thankful that you are not leaving on bad terms, say your tearful goodbyes and yes move on.

Maturity helps handle these situations. You had a job, you did it, it's over. Just move on.

I've been with my NF family for a little over 2 years. Some personal things have happened to where I am unable be able to care for the kids anymore. We have ended things on a good note, where my last day will be next week. I hate knowing that Christmas is coming up and that I won't be able to get the kids, that I've grown to love so much, presents. To top it off they in the process of looking for a new nanny. I know that these kind of things happen, but it sucks when you leave a piece of your heart behind. It feels like I'm being replaced and that the kids may not remember who I was. How do other nannies handle this type of stuff?