The Chronicles of Nannya

The holidays are a time of joy and bringing people from all walks of life together with kindness! All of us grew up with traditions around this time of year and as a nanny you get the special gift of being included in your nanny family's holiday traditions. But what do you do if your nanny family is from a different cultural or religious background than the way you grew up? My guest, the wonderful...

This week's highlight with Kamari Richardson gives a quick look into the life of a live in nanny! Check it out! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Kamari Richardson gives an intimate look at what life as a live in nanny is like! From what to do before you move in to how to keep your social life alive, Kamari covers it all! If you're considering becoming a live in nanny or if you've ever wondered what it's like to be a live in nanny, this episode is worth a listen! If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes! Y...

This week's highlight gives you a taste of what Cady Leinicke and I suggest to keep in your diaper bag at all times! This episode is really worth a listen because it's got great advice throughout! And if you'd like a list of all the things we discuss, please visit www.chroniclesofnanny.com and click on "Episode Resources"!As always, thanks for listening!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast....

Don't we all wish we could have Mary Poppins' magical bag? A bag with infinite space to carry around everything you need as a nanny? Well, the imaginary bag Cady Leinicke and I have assembled for you in this podcast is almost that good! We cover everything you need to have in your diaper bag so that NOTHING can catch you off guard! If you are a nanny or a new parent, this episode is not to be miss...

This week's highlight gets to the foundation of any good relationship: COMMUNICATION! And also points out how important it is to find a family whose values match your own! Don't forget to send in cute stories about your nanny kids to chroniclesofnannya@gmail.com!! We will never share the child's name, but we will share yours if you like! Thanks for listening! Support this show http://supporter.aca...

It takes a village, or so the saying goes. This week my guest, Jennifer Macias, and I discuss nanny and parent relationships and how to foster a positive bond between the two. We cover helpful tips for better communication and how to stand your ground on important issues. We also discuss inappropriate nanny/parent relationships and the psychology behind those. This week is a great listen and very...

For this week's highlight, I've included the very basic information you need to get started potty training today. I will say, if you are about to begin potty training your child or the child you nanny, I would recommend listening to the entire episode because it is full of great info from start to finish! Thanks for listening! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya . Hoste...

Everyone has their own potty training style. Often, nannies end up training more kids to use a potty than the average parent ever will. This week my guest, Taryn Pryor, and I discuss some different techniques for successful potty training! From charts to candy to "potty training boot camp", we've got you covered! Remember to send in stories or quotes that we can feature on air! We will never share...

This week's highlight walks you through the 5 Step Conflict Resolution Process. Also, be sure to visit www.chroniclesofnannya.com for a typed version of this process! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Cady Leinicke is back for another amazing episode, which she jam packs with great advice for how to help children learn to resolve conflict on their own. The tools in this episode are so very useful to teach the children you nanny how to problem solve and think beyond their own wants and needs. I have been using this 5 Step Process since we recorded this episode and let me tell you,...

This whole episode is well worth a listen, but here are the highlights of some of the best moments! Thank you, Crystal Crawford, for joining me to talk about nanny agencies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were lucky enough this week to have Crystal Crawford call in from Atlanta, Georgia to tell us all about Nanny Agencies! Crystal has over 10 years of nanny experience and owns her own Nanny Agency called Metro Elite Nannies in Atlanta. This episode is packed with information about how your local nanny agency can help YOU! I learned so much in this episode and I know you will too! The sound is a...

This week's highlight is compiled of the most important tips from this week's episode! If you don't have time to listen to the full episode, i highly recommend listening to this clip for some great tips on keeping those you care about with food allergies safe!!! Thanks for listening! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

This week we’re talking about something that’s very scary for many families. ALLERGIES! As someone with life threatening allergies, this is a subject near and dear to my heart. My insightful guest, Cady Leinicke, came prepared with some wonderful resources and has a tip for people with allergies that even I didn't know!!! Cady and I have both nannied for many children with allergies and offer some...

This week's highlight is one of my favorite things I've recorded so far! My guest, Parker Guidry, is so thoughtful and well spoken while talking about such important issues! If anyone you know is ever questioning if a male nanny is the right choice for them, please play them this clip!!! Also, be sure to send in pictures of your little one dressed up for Halloween!!! Send those to Chroniclesofnann...

Childcare, and especially early childcare, is sometimes seen as a stereotypically feminine career. Even the word “Nanny” can be traced back to the Welsh word “nain” meaning grandmother, the Greek word “nánna” meaning aunt, and the Russian word “nyánya” meaning nursemaid. In fact, only 10% of those who call themselves nannies are male. This week on Chronicles of Nannya, my guest (Parker Guidry) and...

Too busy to listen to a whole episode? I completely understand! For those nannies who never get a break, Highlights are 5 minute, short sections of the episodes which encapsulate the most important part of the each week's episode! Or, if you want to share with a friend who may be interested in this podcast, highlights are a perfect sample size! Thanks for listening! Support this show http://suppor...

If you nanny for siblings, then you've most likely encountered sibling rivalries. This week my guest, Taryn Pryor, and I discuss strategies to help stop sibling rivalries before they even start! From how to help prepare an only child who is going to be an older sibling to how to handle playdates when one sibling is left out to how to quickly stop that biting phase before it even gets started, this...

Nannies are busy! Each week we will release a 5 minute clip from the episode that highlights the important lesson from that episode! Here is the short clip from Episode 6 - Kindness! In it, my guest, Cady Leinike, discusses the importance of modeling behavior you want to see for the little eyes that are looking to you for guidance. If you don't have time to listen to the full episode, or you're tr...

This week I was lucky enough to have Cady Leinike back to talk about Kindness. Our world could use a little more kindness, don’t you think? So, in this episode, Cady and I discuss how to help foster empathy in the kids you nanny and how to get started on a “Kindness Project” with them! We talk about small gestures that you can start incorporating right away, and also offer advice for setting examp...

Happy October! Halloween is just around the corner, so this week I brought in an expert costume designer from New York City, Heather McDevitt Barton, to talk us through how to design and build the perfect Halloween Costume for the little ones in your life! Heather not only designs costumes for the children's program at Atlantic Theatre Company, but she also works as a freelance costume designer fo...

Have you considered becoming a nanny but you’re not quite sure how to break into the profession? This episode is made for you! I got to sit down with the amazing Leah Frires to discuss ways to break into the wonderful profession that is nannying. We both share how we got started as nannies and offer up many avenues to explore if being a nanny is right for you! And don’t worry; we know that we bare...

This week my guest, Cady Leinicke, and I get to share one of our absolute favorite nanny tools, The Magic Box! The Magic Box is a wonderful way to help children who have separation anxiety feel more secure and to deepen the nanny/child bond. Cady is one of my closest friends and also one of the most knowledgable nannies I have ever met. I am so excited she came on the podcast to share this wonderf...

This week, I am joined by my dear friend and nanny extraordinaire, Leah Frires! We give tips on getting started with a brand new nanny family. From activities to help break the ice with kids to what questions to ask on your first day to how to unwind after that first week, we cover it all! Thanks for listening! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://supporter.acast.c...