Terminated nanny contract how best to explain to children

[Christmaspanic24]

We have given our nanny notice. Her last day will be tomorrow as she is not working her notice. I'm just wondering what is the best way to explain it to the children? She has been our nanny for just over a year. We have 3 children but it's our 3.5 yr old that I am wondering about the most. The oldest is old enough to understand (I think) and the youngest is too young for an explanation, but it's what to say to the 3.5 yr old. Any thoughts as I'm sure she will want to say goodbye and I don't want it to be upsetting for her or them. Thanks

I think it just will be a little bit upsetting for them, you have to accept that really. Maybe focus on where she's moving on to?

Kids get over these things fast- they only ever have primary teachers a year etc. Would probably say she’s had to ‘go home’ or similar, and won’t be able to visit and then move conversation onwards to new pastures. Make it clear you’re not going anywhere though.

Would you recommend just telling them after the fact or before so they understand when she says goodbye. I'm not too worried about them. Kids do just accept things, but if when she leaves she says "I wont see you again" or something to that affect I think they will get confused. I'm wondering about how to manage the situation. I'm probably totally over thinking this!! First time!

Be honest with your children

Say that the nanny is leaving

Am I the only one who wonders why she is leaving ? After a year ? And no notice

I agree that I don't think you can avoid them being a bit upset after that length of time! Of course let her say a proper goodbye too, don't just tell them afterwards that they'll never see her again! How cruel!

Just be matter of fact.

Honestly though, it is frightening how fast they forget them at this age. Bet you anything she never asks about her again after a week has gone by.

I used to think my children were so callous, but apparently it’s standard behaviour!

Why is she leaving?
Could you tell them the truth, she is leaving because xxxxx

You should tell them she is leaving and let them say goodbye properly.

Telling them afterwards would be cruel. Why would you even consider it?

It's not a big deal. I know parents often worry about this but children dont see the nanny as there main attachment adult, (yes some exceptions if nanny is 24/7). They will cope. Just like they do when a nursery key worker leaves, or they change classes in school.
Be honest. X wont be working with us anymore. Will we see her ? Yes she might pop over in a couple of months for a visit. Explain new childcare arrangement and emphasis positive points.