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• If it is close to a holiday, think about giving your nanny a small gift. Even if you simply bake cookies with your kids, this gesture shows the caregiver how appreciative you are of his or her efforts. It also serves as an example of how your children should treat this new person in their life: if you treat the nanny with this respect, your kids will do the same.

• Encourage your sitter to try out adventurous activities with your children. By suggesting trips to the pool or afternoons at the park, you show the nanny that you trust him or her with your children and thus immediately pass along a sense of responsibility that will be acknowledged for both the caregiver and your children.