Anonymous wrote:When I parted with my last family of four years I gave the children rleach a book and a gave the parents as well as the eldes child a heartfelt letter. I think the only appropriate gift for the parents would be something in relation to the kids; a photo book or similar, a free night of babysitting, etc.

Stop with the free babysitting.

Anonymous wrote:I'm leaving my nanny job in two weeks and would like to give the family a small gift. Should I get anything for the parents or just for the children (3yo and 7m)? Any suggestions on what to give to the parents?

Thanks!

Gifts flow down. Employees do not give gifts to employers. If you feel you must then keep it simple and inexpensive. No free babysitting!

I don't understand why a gift for the parents/whole family would be inappropriate. I have been a nanny for 4 years to a family, and to this day, the mother and myself exchange gifts for birthdays, holidays and special occasions. We even end up getting something for the other when we are on trips. I will say, being thoughtful and careful is wise, and judge each situation accordingly, but I wouldn't say it's straight up inappropriate.

I made Garden stones with the children’s hand prints in them with their names and ages. It was a fun activity and something their parents can keep forever (my mom still has mine). I also love the picture books I have done that every year!

When I parted with my last family of four years I gave the children rleach a book and a gave the parents as well as the eldes child a heartfelt letter. I think the only appropriate gift for the parents would be something in relation to the kids; a photo book or similar, a free night of babysitting, etc.

Pp, I disagree. I provide a service, therefore it is my money, I have earned.

Anonymous wrote:Why is it inappropriate to give the parents gifts?

They are paying you. So it's like you are buying them something with their money. It's the same reason I rarely buy things for my charges.

Anonymous wrote:Why is it inappropriate to give the parents gifts?

You never give gifts to your employers in a domestic setting. "Gifts flow down".

Why is it inappropriate to give the parents gifts?

I would purchase a special book for each child with a handwritten message inside the cover.

And perhaps a "Thank You" card to your bosses for being so kind.
No gifts for the parents however.

No gifts for the parents - it is inappropriate. A card with a heartfelt message perhaps. But yes - get two meaningful gifts for the children - beautifully bound books with an inscription from you and maybe a framed picture of you with both kids.

Anonymous wrote:I don't want a gift. Just a huge goodbye is plenty.

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I don't want a gift. Just a huge goodbye is plenty.

A framed photo of you and the kids.

I'm leaving my nanny job in two weeks and would like to give the family a small gift. Should I get anything for the parents or just for the children (3yo and 7m)? Any suggestions on what to give to the parents?

Thanks!