Practically Perfect Podcast- For Nannies by Nannies!

Latest Episodes:

Interview Series #4 _ Nannies and the Situational Question Jul 12, 2018

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We are back to our interview series of the summer with a discussion on situational questions in interviews. What are they? Why are they important? Nanny employers use them all the time- we should too!

LuLu and Leo's Law- References for the Nanny Jul 11, 2018

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A new law is waiting to be signed by the Governor of New York that makes it a misdemeanor for a caregiver to provide a misleading reference. We discuss the importance of this for nannies and the future impact we see for this law.

Interview Series #3- Nannies and the Phone Interview Jun 08, 2018

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AN important step in prescreening is the phone interview. We discuss why to have one and what to discuss in this episode. This is part three of our nanny summer series on interviewing.

Interviewing Series #2 - How Nannies Should Present Themselves May 28, 2018

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Second in our interviewing series, in this episode we discuss what to where and what to bring to that interview. Nanny interviews may follow different rules than office jobs for what to wear. And we talk about what you may want to have in your nanny bag when you show up at the house.

Summer Series - Interviewing May 08, 2018

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We kick off our summer series on the nanny interview with a look at knowing what you want and when do you ask for it? We are excited to talk all summer about the finer points of nanny interviews.

Communicating Via Text - New Boundaries Apr 27, 2018

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This time we are talking texting! Texting with employers as a form of communication (or using email) means setting boundaries in new ways. How do you deal with messages after work hours? What is best way to discuss this topic? Nannies and their employers have more options than ever to stay in touch- but it can be problematic.

Toxic People Apr 12, 2018

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In this episode we discuss toxic people and relationships. We try to each define what a toxic person is, and how they feel it impacts the nanny community and nanny leaders. We go back and forth on what we can do to deal with these negative relationships and people.

Potty Training and Nannies Mar 18, 2018

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We discuss the methods we have used as nannies to potty train children. It's not always so easy, especially getting parents and nannies on the same page. We share what has worked for us.

Difficult Conversations Feb 27, 2018

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How do you handle difficult conversations with your employers? As a nanny, you will have to give notice, discuss issues with the children, maybe ask for a raise. We mull over these and a few others and give our ideas on how to tackle them.

This Is Us and Parenting Feb 23, 2018

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In this episode we discuss the popular TV show This Is Us and how it helps us view parenting and raising children. SPOILER ALERTS_ we discuss up to the February 2018 episodes including the week after the Super Bowl.