Looking to become a nanny? Been doing it a while and wanting to up your nanny game? Here are the 7 basic nanny skills you need to know to be a good nanny.    ⟡ Read the Blog: https://ohsosimply.com/how-to-be-a-good-nanny/  ⟡ How to Warm, Use, & Clean Baby Bottles: https://youtu.be/5R2BQI_kCEs  OTHER PODCAST EPISODES:   ⟡ How to Change a Diaper: https://ohsosimply.com/how-to-change-a-diaper/ ⟡ How to Make Baby Food:...

Hello Nannies is a podcast by and for nannies. Jenae and I chat about childcare philosophy through books reviews & summaries! Join us June 1st for the launch of our first episode! Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss it! Anchor.fm/hello-Nannies New episodes will go live every Tuesday! Follow us on Instagram @nannyjenae & @ossimply Find more advice on your nanny business on the website: ohsosimply --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

Another great episode with Martha (host of The Chronicles of Nannya) that cover autonomy. This episode covers: What is autonomy? How can we teach children about physical autonomy? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

Nanny Kim and I discussed the benefits of being a nanny and helping foster children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

Nanny advice for bringing up the topic about teaching kids about money with Maya Corbic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

Come along with us on a journey through child centered care with an expert in the field: Rob Fox, The Cambridge Manny 💛 In this interview we will discuss what is child centered care, sometimes called child led learning. It's easy to define a child's care by our predefined ideas or thoughts about a manner, but allowing children to become instructors of their own learning allows them to discover themselves while you guide and help them along.    The benefits of child centered learning an care...

Tips for working with more than one nanny family at a time. 📰 Read the Blog: https://ohsosimply.com/juggling-multiple-families/ Related Podcast Episodes: 🎧 Communication: Helping Children Reach Goals https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A013---Communication-Systems--Goals-e9c75g 🎧 Continual Education for Nannies https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A020-Continual-Education-e9c7ic 🎧 How to Build a Relationship with Your Kids...

Want a raise, but don't know how to ask, this one's for you. I'll walk you through it.  Related Podcast Episodes:  🎧 Getting Your Nanny Contracts: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A011-Contracts---Part-1-e9c6tk  🎧 Handling Payments as a Nanny: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A009-Handling-Payments-as-a-Nanny-e9c7el  🎧 Nannying Rates: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A010-Rates-e9c6q2  Connect With Me! 💛  Instagram https://bit.ly/3dDHNUH YouTube https://bit.ly/3k6cNOu  😍 Shop...

Making room for a new baby is such a fun task! Here are a few of my tips for getting ready for your new arrival. 💛 Connect with Me!  Instagram: @ossimply  Pinterest: @ossimply Podcast: anchor.fm/ohsosimply Shop & Coaching: https://ohsosimply.square.site Read the blog 📰 https://ohsosimply.com/how-to-make-room-for-a-new-baby/ Related YouTube Videos: 🎧 How to Change a Diaper  https://ohsosimply.com/how-to-change-a-diaper/ 🎧 Baby Laundry...

Helping kids get ready for school is part of being a nanny. Here's some of the skills you should teach your toddler to prepare them for preschool. I go over the pre-reqs for school by category - physical, social, and academic.  📰 Read the Blog: https://ohsosimply.com/school-readiness Related Podcast Episodes: 🎧 Communication: Helping Children Reach Goals https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A013---Communication-Systems--Goals-e9c75g 🎧 Continual Education for Nannies...

Are you still working during COVID-19? How do you handle the boundaries?  Be realistic. As a nanny, you need to evaluate how YOU feel and what YOU need to take into consideration concerning your own home and family. If you decide that continuing to work in the homes of others during this pandemic here's what you should do...  📰 Read the Blog: https://ohsosimply.com/how-to-set-covid19-boundaries-as-a-nanny/ Related Podcast Episodes: 🎧 Getting Your Nanny Contracts:...

I made a guest appearance on the Chronicles of Nannya podcast & talked more about Nanny Taxes! We covered all the basics, including what to do if your nanny family gives you a 1099 accidentally. Check out more from Martha: Chronicles of Nannya 📰 Read the Blog: https://ohsosimply.com/more-nanny-taxes/ Related Podcast Episodes:  🎧 Tax With Me: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/esgjnd 🎧 Nanny Taxes: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/003-Nanny-Taxes-ef2140 🎧 Nanny Business...

How should nannies discipline children? • Why is discipline such a struggle for nannies? • How do you discipline children of different age groups? • What if you don’t feel confident enforcing discipline? • Should you discipline kids while the parents are around? • How can we set up an effective disciplinary system? This interview with Shada Lambert explains how nannies should discipline children in a professional way. If you’re just starting your nanny business, here are a few ways to...

Up your nanny game by offering to make homemade baby food! We talk about the how, the why, and the what! It's cheaper, healthier and just plain BETTER than getting food from the store! Come on, baby! Let's eat! 📰 Read the blog: https://ohsosimply.com/making-baby-food/ 😍 Shop our Etsy: https://ossimply.etsy.com/ 😍 Book a Nanny Mentoring Session: https://ohsosimply.square.site 👉 Suggested Podcasts: 🎧 Starting Your Own Nanny Business -...

Hello fellow tax paying nannies! Tax season can be, well, TAXING! How do you know whether you are an independent contractor or a household employee? You'll find out in this video as well as how to do those taxes! Did you know doing your taxes can be done in 5 easy steps?! ✍️📒  Come with me as we use our Complete Nanny Binder to organize tax documents, track and record income and expenses and even earn flyer miles in the process! Believe me, after doing this tax video, I'm ready for a vaca!...

This is Part 3 of an Interview I did with Newborn Care Specialist, Angela Johnson (aka @askthenanny) Find more of Angela on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.nanny/ 📰 Read the Blog https://ohsosimply.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-newborn-care-specialists/ Related Podcast Episodes 🎧 NCS Pt. 1 https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/62-Newborn-Care-Specialists-Pt--1-eubuh7 🎧 NCS Pt. 2 https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/63-Newborn-Care-Specialists-Pt--2-eubvpl 🎧 All About Doulas...

Today we interview Miss Angela Johnson, aka @ask.the.nanny! She is a bona fide and certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS). We talk about what being an NCS actually is, including: What are NCS services? Does an NCS need to be certified?  What is the schedule like?  What is in the contract? This is part 2 in a 3 part series! Find parts 1 & 3 linked below! Find more of Angela on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.nanny/ 📰 Read the Blog...

Today we interview Miss Angela Johnson, aka @ask.the.nanny! She is a bona fide and certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS).  We talk about what being an NCS actually is, including: What are NCS services? Does an NCS need to be certified?  What is the schedule like?  What is in the contract? This is part 1 in a 3 part series! Find parts 2 & 3 linked below! Find more of Angela on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.nanny/ 📰 Read the Blog...

As a nanny, I’ve looked into getting certified as a Doula & Newborn Care Specialist, but am just not quite convinced. What has really set me apart from other nannies in my area is simply my professionalism. Taking responsibilities for my taxes by coming to the interview with a contract as a self-employed nanny gets them every time. It also, doesn’t hurt that I’m fluent in American Sign Language! 😉 📰 Read the blog: https://ohsosimply.com/?p=2335 😍 Shop our Etsy:...

Can a nanny homeschool?  Yes! Here’s how to find them & what to pay them. What kind of education background should they have? Most nannies have tutoring experience or have taken Early Childhood Education classes. Make sure the subjects and grade levels they feel comfortable teaching are the ones you and your little ones need. How much should I pay them? I’ve made a nanny calculator that will help you figure out exactly how much you should expect to pay for a nanny in your area....

Families, are you looking to hire a nanny? Here are THE questions to ask a nanny on an interview! The questions I go over in this video are all from my nanny contract questionnaire. These are the interview questions that need to be asked to have a complete contract. The questionnaire I refer to is a part of my Complete Nanny Binder, which is now on Etsy!    Complete Nanny Binder on Etsy: https://etsy.me/3lbCKNq Newsletter Sign-up: https://ohsosimply.com/nanny-contract...   📰 Read the Blog:...

In this colorful interview with the vivacious Nanny Nikki, we discuss the benefit of MUSIC in childhood development! Music is a powerful thing that truly transcends all boundaries! Music can bring together any human of any age to interact TOGETHER as it touches our hearts and souls. Learn how music can: 🎵 Help express feelings 🎼 Teach 🎶 Promote communication We also discuss how music can help our littles stay focused during virtual learning! 📰 Read the blog:...

Let’s talk money! How should you be getting paid? What about cash under the table? What’s a paper trail? What can make your taxes easier? Get the answers to these questions and more! Follow the tips in this podcast to level up your profession and make yourself more hirable! 📰 Read the blog: https://ohsosimply.com/1-nanny-mistake-dont-get-paid-in-cash/ 😍 Shop our Etsy: https://ossimply.etsy.com/ 👉 Suggested Podcasts: 🎧 Starting Your own Nanny...

Being a nanny is the best job ever! It’s a blend of passion and success. This week, let’s talk about valuing yourself & your work as a nanny. Get the pay rate you deserve! 🤓 📰 Read the blog: https://ohsosimply.com/know-your-worth/ 😍 Shop our Etsy: https://ossimply.etsy.com/  😍 Get nanny Mentoring on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ossimply  Suggested Podcasts  👉 How to Ask for a Raise as a Nanny: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/016-How-to-Ask-for-a-Raise-as-a-Nanny-epv7jo 👉 Rates:...