Your caregiver does a lot to help your
family and household run smoothly. They keep your little ones or
elder safe when you’re away, they make sure that those in their
care are clean and fed, and they may even run errands like picking up
milk or medications. Sometimes employees go above and beyond what’s
written in their job contract, and when they do you should make sure
you show your gratitude and appreciation. It will brighten their day
and let them know that they are appreciated.
Showing your gratitude doesn’t have
to cost a thing. Here are eight free ways to say thank you to your caregiver, nanny, or household employee for all
that they do.
Write a quick note! It can be as
simple as “Thanks for taking Sarah to Soccer yesterday, I really
appreciate it!” or as elaborate as a heartfelt letter. You can
leave it where your nanny will find it, and when they do it’s sure
to put a smile on their face.
Do something thoughtful for them!
If your employee goes above and beyond their job, return the favour
by doing something thoughtful for them. Drop off the letter they have
been meaning to mail at the post office, return the library books
they finished, or make them a cup of tea.
Pick flowers with the kids and
present them to her! This have fun written all over it. Take your
family for a walk, and pick flowers as you go. When you return your
little ones will have a handful of flowers to present as a thank you
gift. Throw in a little education by telling the kids the name of
each flower that you find.
Make their favorite dish! Food
is a tasty way to say thank you to someone. Bake a batch of their
favorite cookies or tell them you are making their fav food at
dinner as a way to say thanks for all that they do.
Let the kids take them breakfast in
bed! Treat your caregiver to a breakfast in bed served up by the
little ones. If they are a live-out employee, you can have breakfast
ready for them when they arrive.
Snap a pic of your caregiver with
your loved ones! Print it out on your printer and either put it
on the fridge or display it somewhere where he or she will see it.
This shows them that they are more than just an employee.
Have the kids make cards or drawings
for them! Kiddos LOVE making cards and drawings for others, so
why not suggest that they make something special for their nanny.
Verbally say “thank you.”
This should be a given, but many times we are so busy rushing around,
working, caring for the kiddos, taking care of mum, and do everything
else we need to do that saying thanks slips our mind. Make sure you
take the time to stop for a minute, look them in the eye, and thank
them. A few kind words can go a long way!
About the Author:
Deborah Shure
is the owner and founder of NannyTax,
the premier nanny payroll service in Canada. With over 25 years of
combined financial experience, Deborah and her team are the most
trusted source of nanny payroll information. When she isn’t busy
providing “nanny tax frustration relief”, Deborah is spending
time with her 3 kids doing all the things that supermoms do!
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