The Chronicles of Nannya

Join us for an exploration of vocabulary, research studies, and the current understanding of gender development in children. Email us at hello@compassionatechildcare.com For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to follow Compassionate Childcare on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CChildcareLLC And Twitter: https://tw...

This week we're doing a deep dive on ways to grow gratitude for you and those in your care. So often, especially around the holidays, we can feel scarcity mindset creeping up on us. However Thanksgiving, in particular, is a celebration of the abundance of life and an opportunity to work our gratitude muscles. And the most beautiful part is, the more you practice being thankful, the easier it becom...

This week we're talking about new beginnings, overcoming the fear of starting, and, of course, becoming more compassionate. Compassionate Childcare For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to follow Compassionate Childcare on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CChildcareLLC And Twitter: https://twitter.com/CChildcareLL...

Do you feel stuck on a path that is no longer serving you? Do you feel like you want to make a change but you're not sure where to start? This episode is for you! My dear friend and TEDx speaker, Cathlyn Melvin, joins us this week to talk about The Brave Leap Sideways. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Click here to watch Cathlyn's TEDx Talk The Brave Leap Sideways To support the show and...

Lonely? Overwhelmed? Give this new podcast episode a listen and get creative about how to find the support you are craving on your caregiving journey and why it is important. Plus, we have a big announcement! Compassionate Childcare For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to follow Compassionate Childcare on Facebook:...

WELCOME TO THE 200th EPISODE OF CHRONICLES OF NANNYA!!! We're shaking things up with Cady Andersson joining us as the host and Martha Tyler joining for the first time as a guest! This is an emotional episode for me! Working with nannies for the past 6 years to create 200 episodes of this show has been an honor and I have learned and grown so much. This episode has a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the futu...

Have you ever thought about how nannies would make excellent spies? Well, The Agency by this week's guest, Monica McGurk is about just that!!! At this agency, nannies learn how to be international spies! Listen to this fun episode and let me know when we're meeting for book club! Learn more about Monica and all her novels here: https://monicamcgurk.com/ Buy The Agency: https://www.amazon.com/Agenc...

The International Nanny Association has been around for a long time and, like many organizations, it's ever evolving and growing! Sue Downey (of Nannypalooza fame and the Vice President of the INA) joins us this week to talk about the changes the INA is making to be more inclusive and welcoming to everyone under the umbrella of childcare providers! This delightful episode is the perfect way to kic...

Sleep is essential for every human, but particularly for infants and children. Summer Hartman joins us this week to talk about being a sleep consultant and all that goes into it! Learn more about Summer here: https://www.summerssleepsecrets.com/ Become a Patreon Member for bonus eps and ad free eps: https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofnannya   Be sure to follow Chronicles of Nannya on Faceboo...

This is a BONUS EPISODE as an extra special welcome back, listeners! Reagan Fulton joins us to talk about nuerodiverse nannies and how differently wired brains are an asset to the job! Reagan and I had a blast recording this episode and we hope you enjoy it! Video referenced by Reagan: Temple Grandin - The World Needs All Kinds of Minds Learn more about Playful Acre here: https://www.playfulacre.c...

As a community, we have come together to support each other a lot of the past two years! When the leaders of Nanny Relied Fund saw that almost 1/3 of nannies were out of work, they decided to take action! Two years later, we're check back in on how things are going and how we can continue to help out. Rachael Lubin joins us to tell us about all the great progress and the upcoming Walk-A-Thon! Lear...

Nanny Portfolios are often our first impression when interviewing for a new job! Angela Johnson, of Ask The Nanny fame, joins us this week as an absolute expert on nanny portfolios and how to create a perfect one! Follow Angela at: Atnanny.com Instagram.com/ask.the.nanny tiktok.com/@atnanny YouTube.com/askthenanny Become a Patreon Member for bonus eps and ad free eps: https://www.patreon.com/chron...

For March's Patreon Bonus episode, we did our very own take on March Madness: MAC Madness!!! You all voted for the very best macaroni and cheese out there! WHO WILL WIN?!? Listen to the episode to find out! Want access to more bonus episodes? Become a Patreon member today to get ad free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to a Patreon only Facebook group! Become a Patreon Member for bonus eps and...

This episode is all about helping foster a love of words in our littlest ones! As nannies, we are often with children when there are in the biggest word acquisition of their lives. How do we help them learn vocabulary without stealing all the joy from them. I learned so much in this episode and I know you will too! To get your copy of Vocabulary Naturally, click here! Become a Patreon Member for b...

This week we have the fabulous Crystal Gail back on the pod to talk to us about finding your why! So many nannies have been pivoting in their careers lately. Crystal has such excellent advice on how to pivot by finding your why. This interview is jam packed with great advice! For Coaching: www.heycrystalgail.com For Enamel Nanny Pins: www.clearlynanny.com Join us in the Year of The Nanny room on C...

Nanny Miss Monique is back on the pod to talk about how to step up our game as nannies! Do you love children's books? Is the library one of your favorite places? Learn this week how to turn your love of books into a resume builder and a gift to your nanny children! This episode is jam packed with book recommendations but if you missed one, just visit Nanny Miss Monique on Instagram for hundreds of...

So many nannies have kids who are involved in sports! But do you know what those sports are really doing for your kiddos? Pete Bruce joins us to talk about all the wonderful things kids can learn in sports and how that can set them up for success in the long term! I learned so much during this episode and I know you will too! Follow us on Patreon for extra content and ad free episodes: https://www...

Thank you listener, Julie, for reaching out with this question! This episode we talk about balancing our nanny careers with our artistic careers. Can we have both? Katie Visser and Leah Frires join us to talk about how you can do it all! Do you have a question that you'd like answered on the pod? Consider joining our Patreon to have your questions answered! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chronic...

In part 2 of this wonderful conversation, Cassandra Quinn and I discuss how to use Radical Candor in your nanny life. We give specific examples and round out the concepts discussed in part 1. There's also a lot of laughter! Donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofnannya   Learn more about Cassandra: http://www.cassandraquinn.com/ Follow Cassandra on Facebook: https://www.facebo...

"When you are a phenomenal communicator and relationship-builder, success naturally flows to you." This quote from Cassandra Quinn's website is so true. We so often talk about how communication is key in nannying. This week, we're talking through Radical Candor and how this communication style can really help you up your nanny game! Cassandra Quinn joins us and we got so into this conversatio...

Parker Guidry is back on the pod to talk about LGBTQ+ education for nannies and nanny kids. Approximately 5-10% of the general population is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Chances are, you will nanny for a LGBTQ+ kid! In this episode we discuss everything from basic terminology to how to respond when a child points out someone who is not following society's strict gender norms to book resources...

Have you ever walked into the card section of a store and struggled to find a card that speaks to you as a nanny? Well, The Nanny Cards is here to solve that problem! Nannies have so many reasons to celebrate and now we have the cards to help us do so! This interview also goes into why celebrating and sending cards is so important to our industry. Sherry is lifting up our industry, join her, won't...

We hear it all the time; it's so important to get kids outside! But how do you do it?! Luckily, this week we have nature play expert, Reagan Fulton, on the pod to talk us through how to get them outside! We discuss why it's important and how to start incorporating risky play into your nanny day too! This episode was a blast to record! Now get outside! Links: https://www.playfulacre.com/blog Risk m...

What does it mean to serve Rich Nanny Vibes? Nanny Chella J joins us this week to talk about how you can gain more confidence as a nanny! You too can join the mom's group chatting on the playground! We also discuss how much we love our nanny kids and why being a nanny is such a wonderful career! We want to shout it from the rooftops and with our Rich Nanny Vibes tee, we can! Get your shirt today:...

This week we're talking Boundaries with the Modern Nanny, Sarah Carlisle Stewart. Sarah brings such wonderful tips on how to check in with yourself and create healthy boundaries that will serve both you and your nanny family well. Be sure to follow Sarah on Instagram & Facebook: @the.modern.nanny Donate on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofnannya   Be sure to follow Chronicles...