The Chronicles of Nannya

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! This week Angela Johnson (of Third Parent Academy and Ask the Nanny) talks us through all sorts of Mother's Day gift ideas! We also discuss a nanny's role in planning for Mother's Day! And again, happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Please write in with questions or suggestions to  Chroniclesofnannya@gmail.com ! You can also write in w...

This week is short and sweet with a fun indoor activity I like to call Spy Day! Gather your spy supplies and have a day searching for clues and avoiding laser beams! Please write in with questions or suggestions to  Chroniclesofnannya@gmail.com ! You can also write in with cute stories or episode ideas! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://supporter.acast.com/...

Recorded LIVE from International Nanny Training Day in Hyde Park, Chicago!!! This week's episode is all about Positive Discipline and all the benefits it has to offer! If you'd like to see the slideshow referenced in the episode, please click HERE ! Please write in with questions to Chroniclesofnannya@gmail.com ! You can also write in with cute stories or episode ideas! Be sure to follow us on Fac...

Part of a child's job is to push boundaries! It's natural but it can feel frustrating in the moment. Pascale Brady joins us again to talk through tools for preventing and working through power struggles with kids. This information has completely transformed my nanny day and I am excited to share it with all of you! To learn more about Pascale visit her website here: https://thechallengecoach.com/...

Trying new things can be scary for adults and children! But, as nannies, we need to lovingly encourage our little ones to face their fears in a safe way and discover all the ways they are brave and strong! In this episode, Cady Leinicke is back to help us talk through tactics for teaching bravery to kids! If you'd like to know the title of the book we reference, or you have an idea for an episode,...

Nannying can be an isolating career if you don't have a Nanny Squad to make it through the long days! Nickey Andree from The Nannyhood joins us this week to talk about creating a social network in your area, lovingly known as a Nanny Squad! From how to find your nanny hood to how to include someone new in your squad, Nickey is an expert in creating a supportive network! For more about The Nannyhoo...

RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) is all about respect! Through this method, caregivers offer respect to their children and, in return, children learn to treat those around them with the same respect! Kimberly Roberts Benakovich joins us again to talk through the benefits of raising children through RIE or RIE-ish methods! For more about Kimberley, follow her here: https://www.facebook.com/nann...

Sue Downey of Nannypalooza and the "Practically Perfect Podcast" joins us to talk about International Nanny Training Day (iNNTD). International Nanny Training Day is held to recognize the needs of young children and to raise awareness of the positive correlation between nanny training and quality care. This national initiative is part of Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsore...

When you're on the hunt for a new family, it can feel difficult to set yourself apart from the other nannies out there! My guest this week, Candice Albert, has just the right thing to make you stand out - an online portfolio! We discuss the benefits of moving your portfolio online and some resources to make it SPARKLE! To see Candice's example portfolio, click here: https://wordhustleadvertising.c...

Bedtime can be a scary time for children. From bad dreams to monsters to fears based in reality, there's a lot of things that our minds dredge up right before bedtime. In this episode, Cady Leinicke and I discuss several strategies to help little ones drift off to a peaceful sleep. Good night, everyone! Link to Weightless by Marconi Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfcAVejslrU Check it out a...

The winter is hard on us all. You're all stuck inside together and energy is often high with few places to get it all out! This cabin fever can be especially challenging when you're inside with an infant! How do you avoid going crazy when the only other person you have can't speak yet? Johanna Dunphy talks us through how to avoid those winter blues with infants! From creating a soundtrack for your...

The International Nanny Association is a wonderful resource for nannies all over the world! According to their website, "INA’s mission is to serve as the umbrella association for the in-home child care industry by providing information, education and guidance to the public and to industry professionals." This week, Marcia Hall, the President of the INA, joins us to talk about how the Internat...

Sleep training can be tricky but sleep is so important for little ones (and, let's be honest, for us too)! This week my guest, Morgan Massaro, talks us through sleep training with the added layer of working with a nanny share! She is right in the middle of sleep training one of her littles and transitioning her other tiny one! Sweet dreams! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show h...

I am honored to have The Challenge Coach, Pascale Brady, on this week to talk about Growth Mindset and helping children develop grit. We discuss everything from the differences between a fixed mindset and growth mindset to how to model imperfection to what to say to a child in the face of disappointment. This episode is a wonderful reminder of the importance one person can have on a kid's outlook...

Libraries are one of the best resources for nannies everywhere! From a free play area to picture books to science experiments, the library has it all! This week a real-life children's librarian joins us! Dannie Levine-Moore even brought books for a little story time at the end! Feed your inner bookworm with this week's episode! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://...

Play dates are an important part of helping our little ones develop social skills! They can also be a highlight in a long week, especially when school is out! Cady Leinicke is back to talk through Play Dates in all their glory! From a child deciding last minute that they would rather stay home to a parent forgetting to tell you about a play date that's happening in 30 minutes, we cover it all! Che...

Cady Leinicke is back to talk about Weekend Sits! There's a lot that goes into taking care of someone else's children for a weekend or beyond. If you've ever felt intimidated by the idea of doing a weekend sit, this episode will help you know that you can do it and help you figure out if you want to do it! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://supporter.acast.com/ch...

Tis the season for end of the year bonuses and the nanny groups are abustle with talk of this emotionally charged topic. So I brought on Nanny Counsel creator and owner, Brooke Weglarz, to talk us through all things bonus! We discuss ways everything from what is standard in our industry to include bonuses in a contract to how to handle it if you don't receive a bonus. To read Brooke's article, cli...

The holidays often bring more toys than kids know how to handle. But we all know that most of those toys will fall by the wayside pretty quickly. Teaching kids to play games that require no equipment help them learn that they have all the tools they need to have fun already! This week, I am joined once again by the wonderful Sarah George to talk through some great games that only require YOU! Epis...

Cortney West joins me this week to talk us through work from home parents and all the joys and obstacles that come with it! When parents work from home, you are sharing a work space but doing vastly different jobs. So navigating that can be tricky, but this episode is full of tips to help! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya/...

If your nanny family decided last minute to go on vacation, would you get paid? Guaranteed hours can be a surprisingly tricky concept for nannies to understand, much less explain to nanny families. Jennifer Hilton is back to help us navigate the legal and business aspects of why guaranteed hours matter. Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://supporter.acast.com/chron...

Mary Calderon, a certified doula, came on the show this week to help teach us about what it means to be a doula. A doula (both birth and postpartum) advocates for the parents and helps them navigate the often confusing waters of transitioning into parenthood. I learned so much during this episode and I hope you do too! If you have any questions, please email into chroniclesofnannya@gmail.com! Chec...

Nannying for two under the age of two can be challenging, but can also be full of joy! Sarah George is back with us to talk about her experience nannying for two little ones with an 18-month gap! From how to prepare before the baby comes to your first day solo after maternity leave, Sarah covers it all! Thanks for listening! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://sup...

We say frequently that it takes a village to raise a child and, as nannies, we know that's true! This week I have guest Kimberley Roberts Benakovich on to discuss Via the Village. Via the Village is a new web platform under design and development that will allow for families to come together to build their own personalized villages within their local community to find safe, reliable childcare serv...

Nannies often end up working long hours because families need coverage not only for their time at work, but for both ends of their commute as well! In this episode, the wonderful Sarah George and I discuss some hints and tips to keep you from going crazy during those 12-16 hours days! Check it out and thanks for listening! Support the show here: https://supporter.acast.com/chroniclesofnannya/ Be s...