Working as a Nanny would require spending most, if not all of your time for the day, giving all your attention and focus on providing excellent childcare and extending necessary help to your employer.  This leaves very little time to indulge yourself.

Being a great Nanny, you probably spend the little time left for yourself making sure that you are available for your employer's immediate request.

No matter how much you enjoy doing all the responsibilities as a Nanny, it is essential that you have time for yourself. 

What a great way to spend that precious time for yourself than going on a vacation.  Yes, you heard right! A vacation.  It doesn't need to be grand.  It can be a simple get away to refresh your mind and rest your body from those daily responsibilities of being a

nanny. 

 With your time being spent mostly with your employer’s family, you will find it challenging to be

away from them. The same for them, they will find it challenging without you around. Do not be

discouraged. We got you covered. Here are a few tips you can do to keep the family in tune

while you enjoy the days away from them. 

 1. Plan Ahead

You would know by now how important your service is to the family. With your presence being

needed, it is essential for the family to be aware of your plans to be away. Make a concrete plan

of when you are planning to have the vacation then discuss the timing with your employer.

Informing your employer in advance will help them prepare for the long days that you will be

gone. Ask some suggestions from your employer of any accommodations they think will be best

for your vacation. 

 2. Suggest A Substitute                           

While you are scheduling the dates of your vacation with your employer, suggest that they get

temporary help. Leaving them with temporary help will make it easier for them to continue with

their usual daily routine. Australian Nanny Agency can help you choose the best substitute

nanny. We are here to help you through the process. We are sure the family will appreciate your

involvement in getting temporary help.

3. Inform the Children

The children are going to adjust to the new routine without you. It will be challenging for them to

function without the guidance that they got used to. It is important to sit with them and explain

the reasons why you need to go away. Assure them that being away from them is only

temporary and they can still contact you when necessary. Children may be hesitant to accept

that you will be gone for a while but with proper explanation, they will show compassion the way

you have always shown to them.

4. Prepare The Necessities

With the vacation being scheduled, you now have ample time to prepare everything that you

can to make the family function as if you are still with them. Yes, it is possible with preparation.

There could be a school event that the children will be attending where you can prepare in

advance their costumes. Maybe, a family outing where you can pack the necessary stuff for the

children or help book a reservation for them in advance. You can also prepare the children’s

favorite meal and Taking care of anything before your scheduled vacation will make the family

feel valued.

 5. Use A Checklist

Now that you have planned almost everything, it is vital for those plans to be executed

smoothly. Create a checklist for temporary help. A checklist of your daily routine that she can

mirror will give the children the feeling that you are still around. The checklist will also act as a

guide for her not to forget anything that needs to be accomplished. 

6.Update the Family

Your vacation may be your time for yourself but keep the family updated with how your vacation

is going. You can send them snapshots of the scenery and short captions of why you like them.

Take photos of children you come across your vacation and send them to the children and tell

them that you miss them. By doing so, the family will know that you are still thinking of them. 

By following those tips, you can spend your vacation without any worries at the back of your

mind. Enjoy the time you have for yourself. Take plenty of photos, visit as many places as you

can. Remember this is your time to refresh your mind, time to pamper yourself, and your time to

reset. Have fun and more fun! Cheers to amazing memories from your vacation!