National Nanny Recognition Week, observed annually in September, this year, the 22nd through the 28th, is dedicated to honoring the invaluable role of nannies in our lives. Nannies and family assistants go beyond basic childcare to become integral parts of families, offering not only supervision but educational support, emotional nurturing and even parental support!
NNRW was first launched in 1998, by Mary Clurman, and Judi Merlin. Both women are highly regarded in the nanny industry as pioneers, mentors and advocates for standards and professionalism during their many years as agency owners. Mary is now retired after decades of operating her agency “Apple Pie USA” and still can be found actively advocating within the industry. Judi Merlin founded and operated “ A Friend of the Family” from 1984-2014 and continued her work advocating and educating until her passing in 2018. Her memory is honored every year through the Judith Langer Merlin Scholarship Fund offered to APNA (the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies) attendees. These women recognized the work nannies do and wanted to create a way to celebrate nannies and their unwavering dedication and the significant impact it has on both children and parents. Their hard work paid off and we are now in the 26th year of celebrating NNRW!
If you have an amazing nanny on your family team, National Nanny Recognition Week is a wonderful opportunity to express appreciation! We’ve listed some helpful Ideas below:
- Surprise them with extra paid vacation time or a paid day off!
- Surprise them with handmade gifts and keepsakes from the children.
- Give your nanny a giftcard to their favorite restaurant, store or coffee shop
- Order a thank you card from The Nanny Cards!
- Set up a monthly healthcare reimbursement, stipend, or savings account.
- Send your nanny to the spa for a day of self care!
- Present your nanny with a membership to the International Nanny Association.
- Present your nanny with a membership to the US Nanny Association.
- Pay for professional development supporting their interests (eg. a conference).
- Buy them a heartfelt gift from My Nanny Gift!
Don’t forget to take a moment and say thank you in person! By taking the time to recognize and thank nannies and family assistants, we show our appreciation and reinforce the importance of their role in our lives. Nannies Plus is honored to serve Bay Area families, nannies and family assistants. Please contact us to learn more about how we create thriving family teams. #nationalnannyrecognitionweek #nannyrecognition #nannylife #nanny #familyassistant #bayareananny #nannyagency #domesticplacement
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