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Kathryn

Well hello there! I'm a career nanny currently caring for two little rugrats in Nashville, Tennessee. I absolutely love working in the world of children, and I'm passionate about connecting with other members of the vibrant nanny community. I'm a travel junkie, coffee addict, and children's book fanatic. Come share the love!

Mackenzie

I am a career nanny of three littles outside of Philadelphia, PA. Working with little humans is my dream job, and it is an honor to be a part of a community who feels the same way! Other than my job I love tea, reading, succulent plants, essential oils, and traveling! Thanks for being here, it's so great to have you as a part of our community!

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Happy Summer friends!! It is once again that time of year when I hear “wow good luck with all the kids home!” Or “hardest time of year huh?” And my heart drops a little because summer is my absolute FAVORITE time with these kiddos. . One thing that helps keep summer so fun is this idea of summer rhythms. Each year before school ends I ask the kids a series of questions: 1) What is something we don’t usually get to do that you would be sad if we didn’t get to? (These become our adventure day activities) 2) What do you want to try to do every week? 3) What are some things you want to enjoy at home in the afternoons? . From there, I add the fee things we have to do, our responsibilities. And then I fill in the calendar and set a rhythm. This helps manage expectations, set a routine, make sure the kids don’t “miss out” on their favorite things, and still gives them plenty of unstructured time for rest and creativity. . This rhythm has changed based on ages, favorite activities, and family responsibilities. But I have found that it is the greatest contributor to a peaceful and joy filled summer. What are some things you do to contribute to a happy summer? Any questions about mine?

Well the cats out of the bag! I will be speaking at Nannypalooza this year on a topic near and dear to my heart. How do we raise kids into adults we would still hang out with? How can positive discipline change your dynamic with the parents and the charges you work with? How can we love and support kids in their challenges and growth? Let’s talk about it! I hope to see you there!

I love this quick guide to creating controlled choices for kids. It’s a great resource to keep on hand! . . . . . Thank you for posting this Nanny Care Hub. Made by: Behavioral Interventions and Solutions, LLC @biasbehavioral

Happy Friday! Stretch a little and enjoy a work week well done.

Here at NQMP we strive to help families create JOY in their routines as we teach children. I believe this includes when we teach them about family responsibility. For the family I’m working with, we’re working on the family responsibility to keep the house clean. • Why do we clean? To live in a clean home and take care of our things. What needs to be cleaned every day? That’s what makes this chart. When we all work together - we have more time to have fun together. So, if we fill up the jar by fulfilling our responsibilities each day - we can pick a special and fun outing to do as a family! • This brings a collaborative spirit, fun family time, and consistent work all into one chart. What are ways you teach children about responsibility using encouragement, joy, and collaboration?

Found this gem posted by a fellow inspiring Nanny! We love this mentality. Kathryn is especially fantastic at coming up with sensory experiences and I love getting kids messy and muddy outside!

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