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.