How you treat your nanny plays a huge role in retention. With the nanny doing almost
everything for the family and the children, it is only proper that they are treated well. You do not
want your nanny to leave you suddenly. Treating the nanny right will make her feel appreciated
and will inspire her to give the best child care.
How you treat your nanny plays a huge role in retention. With the nanny doing almost
everything for the family and the children, it is only proper that they are treated well. You do not
want your nanny to leave you suddenly. Treating the nanny right will make her feel appreciated
and will inspire her to give the best child care.
We gathered up some ways on how to make your nanny feel appreciated.
1. A Simple Thank You
A simple thank you goes a long way toward making your nanny feel that what they are doing
matters. Make it a habit of thanking them every time they do something for your children and the
family. When your nanny feels appreciated she is more prone to doing the best she can for the
family. Saying thank you is also a form of compliment.
2. Give Her Some Of Your Time
Time is the most valuable gift you can give your nanny. It may be a time to listen to heartache or
a family problem or a time to lend a hand when needed. Take time to get to know your nanny on
a personal level. This will make her feel she is part of the family. When she has problems, a
simple text saying she can do it will mean a lot to her.
3. Throw In Some Extra Breaks
Even if your nanny does not complain, the time may come when she will feel tired, burnt out, and
needs a rest. She will not be asking you for a break because she chooses to perform her duty.
When you see or feel that your nanny looks unusually tired, do not wait for her to ask for a quick
break. Offer a quick break for her especially if you are not doing anything. If you cannot afford
for her to be away for the entire day, you can give her an hour or two to rest or maybe sleep.
4. A Thoughtful Gift
Now that you consider your nanny to be part of your family, do not forget to gift her on a special
occasion, her birthday. The gift does not have to be lavish; you have to put your thoughts into
giving one. She will appreciate it if you gift her with a book by her favorite author or a scarf in
her favorite color or a ticket to her favorite show. Your nanny will even appreciate a video
greeting from the entire family. It is the thoughts that count, so gift your nanny something that
will make her feel special on a special day.
5. Be Flexible
No one likes to be micromanaged. Give your nanny more room to do her tasks freely. When
your nanny feels trusted, it will motivate her to do her job even better. You can still check up on
her from time to time without making her feel that her actions are being watched. And
remember, to compliment her when she does her job well.
When you practice these acts of appreciation for your nanny, you will set a good example to your children on
how to treat their nanny. You are also setting an example to your nanny which she can impart to
the children. You and your nanny can thrive in a healthy, respectful, and open environment.
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