Episodes
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230. Kindness to Others
Be the change you want to see. Model kindness to others. Your little ones are watching. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to follow Compassionate Childcare on...
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229. Kindness to Self
HEY! BE KIND TO YOURSELF! Be kind to yourself because you deserve it. Be kind to yourself because life is challenging and you are doing great. Be kind to yourself because children are watching. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and...
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228. Kids and Transit
Come join Martha and Tina Figueroa as they discuss Kids and Transit! Learn about the learning opportunities offered by taking public transportation and how to make subtle shifts towards using it more frequently! Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more…
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227. Encouragement vs. Praise
Join us this week to learn about the difference between encouragement and praise. Find out what they are. Find out why it matters. Find out how it affects behavior. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at...
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226. See Something, Say Something
Recognition matters. Tune in this week to learn how to build positive relationships with recognition. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to follow Compassionate...
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225. Curiosity Helped The Caregiver
Sometimes a simple mindset shift can release tension and create a team atmosphere. Tune in this week to learn how curiosity can help you with this shift and some simple phrases to add to your caregiver toolkit. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more…
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224. Fostering Creative Growth
Come check out the 10 principles for fostering creative growth by Gordon and Browne. They may set you free from the lies you’ve been telling yourself! Definitely worth a listen! Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us…
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223. The Giving Back Tree
Join us this week as we explore the book The Giving Back Tree with author Tarky Lee. Lee was inspired by a child to change the narrative. Listen to how we discuss teaching other children to do the same. More details about Tarky Lee and the book can be found here: www.tarkyleebooks.com Email us at...
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222. Give It In Fantasy
Looking for a new tool to prevent power struggles? Try giving it in fantasy. Check out this re-release of an old episode to add this tool to your toolkit. Want to find more tools for preventing power struggles? Check out our course....
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221. Sleep for Infants and Toddlers
Sleep is important for you. Sleep is important for your little ones. Without your little ones sleeping soundly it is almost impossible for you to get to sleep you need. Check out this week’s podcast, Sleep for Infants and Toddlers – A Brief Guide, for tips and techniques to help support sleep for...
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220. Healthy Sleep Habits for the Caregiver
Healthy sleep habits start with you! Check out this week’s podcast, Healthy Sleep Habits for the Caregiver! Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to follow Compassionate...
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219. The Purple Scarf Movement
This week we are joined by the amazing Dionne Monique who is the author of the amazing children's book Ebony's Purple Scarf. Dionne uses her pain and struggles to motivate and encourage other survivors. Parenting while surviving cancer is one of her biggest accomplishments. She believes being…
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218. Promoting Body Autonomy Part Four: The Power of No
Did you know that practicing self assertion in low stakes situations makes you more likely (and more comfortable) doing so in high stakes situations? This is one of the important ways you can help protect the children in your life from things as simple as boundary violations to things as serious…
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217. Promoting Body Autonomy Part Three: Clothing
Clothing is a powerful tool for self-expression and one of the usual places for power struggle with children. It doesn’t have to be like that. Check out our re-release episode of Promoting Body Autonomy Part Three: Clothing. Struggling with Power Struggles? Check out our self-guided course:...
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216. Promoting Body Autonomy Part Two: Food
Did you know some of the ways we interact with children has profound impacts on how they interact with food for the rest of their lives? This week we continue our work to support the little ones in our lives developing body autonomy. Join us for our re-release episode Promoting Body Autonomy Part...
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215. Promoting Bodily Autonomy Part One: Hugs
Happy Valentine’s Day! While this might be the seasons to celebrate our loved ones this is also a wonderful time to remember how to promote body autonomy in the little ones we love and care for. Check out this re-release episode of Promoting Body Autonomy Part One: Hugs. Email us at...
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214. Building Relationships and Helping Children Build Them Too
Join us this week for a new episode of The Compassionate Caregiver Podcast as we discuss building relationships and how you can help the children in your life build them too. You’ve got this! Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and...
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213. Waiting with Expectation
Sometimes waiting with expectation is the only way forward - in childcare and in life. Check out this week’s “little one” episode where we discuss the power of waiting (and some ways to employ it). Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching…
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212. Caretaking with a Chronic Illness
Caretaking is hard. It is even harder if you or someone you care for has a chronic illness. Join us this week for support and community. Follow Ana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redpepperchildcare/ Books Mentioned: Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price The Body Is Not An Apology by…
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211. Humor
Looking for a way to side-step unnecessary conflict with a child in your life? Check out this re-release of our podcast that reminds us about a powerful tool at our disposal to lighten the moment and increase connection instead of conflict: HUMOR. Email us at [email protected] For...
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210. Resolution Solutions
Join us for our newest episode of The Compassionate Caregiver Podcast as we explore the sneaky side of resolutions and what you can do to be mindful around your goals for this year. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit...
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209. Boundary Basics 101
Do you often feel guilty? Is your schedule overfull? These are symptoms of boundary violations. Give this week’s short episode a listen to discover WHY boundaries are healthy and helpful in relationships, HOW we can implement them into our lives, and some basic principles of boundaries and…
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208. Boundaries Around The Holidays
Whether you celebrate any of this season’s holidays or not, this week’s podcast episode is for everyone as we discuss how to advocate for your parenting style with your OWN parents. Check it out on this week’s episode: Boundaries Around The Holidays. Compassionate Childcare Email us at...
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207. A Guide to First, Then Language
Check out this week's podcast on First, Then language and how it can help you to encourage the children in your care to cooperate with you and your boundaries. Simple and effective! Compassionate Childcare Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about...
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206. Masculinity and Caregiving
Join us for Episode 206. Masculinity and Caregiving with Dr. Saed D. Hill. Explore the ideas of masculinity, caregiving, prevention of violence, and inviting and celebrating vulnerability in male caregivers. This is a must listen! Follow Dr. Saed on linkedin - Saed D. Hill as well as instagram -...
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205. Gender Development
Join us for an exploration of vocabulary, research studies, and the current understanding of gender development in children. Email us at [email protected] For free resources and to learn more about coaching and classes, visit us at https://compassionatechildcare.com/ Be sure to...
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204. Growing Gratitude
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...
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203. Start Where You Start
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...
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202. The Brave Leap Sideways
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…
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201. Seek Help
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,...
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200th Episode Hosted by Cady Andersson
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...
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199. The Agency (The Norwood Nanny Chronicles)
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...
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198. International Nanny Association and Why It Matters
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…
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197. Sleep Consultants
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...
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196. Neurodiverse Nannies
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...
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195. Nanny Relief Fund (Update)
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...
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194. Nanny Portfolios
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...
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Bonus Episode Mac Madness!
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,...
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193. Vocabulary Naturally
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...
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192. Finding Your Why
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:...
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191. Library Curating Nannies
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...
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190. Athletics as Therapy
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...
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189. Artistic Nanny Life
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?...
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188. Radical Candor (Part 2)
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...
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187. Radical Candor (Part 1)
"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…
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186. Coloring Outside the Lines
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…
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185. The Nanny Cards
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…
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184. Playful Acre
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...
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183. Rich Nanny Vibes
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!…
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182. Boundaries with the Modern Nanny
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...