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: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/58-How-to-Make-Baby-Food-erbqa8 ⟡ Teaching Kids Autonomy: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/76-Autonomy-with-Marth ..read more

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? Why teaching our nanny kids autonomy is so important?  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 https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A019-How-to-Build-a ..read more

Nanny Kim and I discussed the benefits of being a nanny and helping foster children. If you're looking into becoming a nanny, check out my website for articles, videos, & podcast episodes: ohsosimply.com   Related YouTube Videos: ? What is the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?  https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A001-What-is-the-Difference-Between-a-Nanny--a-Babysitter-e9c7aa ? 4 Myths about being a Nanny  https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A029-Four-Myths-About-Being-a-Nanny-e9caof ? Top 3 things I wish I knew before becoming a nanny  https://anchor.fm/oss ..read more

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 are numerous.   Children learn when children play, and children play in their own unique ..read more

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 https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A019-How-to-Build-a-Relationship-with-Your-Kids-e9c7hm ? Potty Training https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A030-Potty-Training-e9gefd Con ..read more

Want a raise, but don't know how to ask, this one's for you. I'll walk you through it.  Read the Blog ? http://ohsosimply.com/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-as-a-nanny/ 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 ou ..read more

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 Tips  https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A025-How-to-Baby-Laundry-e9c7l0 ? Baby Nap Time routines https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes ..read more

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 https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A020-Continual-Education-e9c7ic ? How to Build a Relationship with Your Kids https://anch ..read more

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: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A011-Contracts---Part-1-e9c6tk ? How to avoid "Families from hell": https://anchor.fm ..read more

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 Expenses: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/002-Nanny-Business-Expenses-ef210b Connect With Me! ? Instagram h ..read more