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Tips and advice for nannies and nanny wannabes trying to become successful, professional and earn more money in their field. #nannylife #nanny

Rainey Knight


    • Jun 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    83 How to be a Good Nanny {7 Basic Nanny Skills You Need to Know}

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 20:10


    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-Martha-e11e811 ⟡ How to Clean & Sanitize Toys: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A034-How-to-Clean--Sanitize-Toys-ea39m8 ⟡ How to Potty Train: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/episodes/A030-Potty-Training-e9gefd »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ♡ MORE RAINEY! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossimply Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply Hello Nannies Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hello-nannies Blog: https://ohsosimply.com/archive/ ♡ SHOP MY PRODUCTS! Nanny Contract: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ossimply/FREE Nanny Rates Calculator: https://ohsosimply.com/nanny-rates-calculator/ Mentoring Session (Get prepped for your interview): https://ohsosimply.square.site/ ♡ CONTACT! For potential business inquiries and partnerships: rainey@ohsosimply.com ♡ OTHER GREAT NANNY RESOURCES! Martha (Host of Chronicles of Nanny): https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofnannya/ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» And make sure you subscribe! DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! Sharing nanny tips to help you make a livable wage doing what you love! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

    77 Hello Nannies Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 1:48


    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

    76 Kids Autonomy with Martha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 52:54


    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:

    75 Foster Care | Nannies Should Advocate for Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 16:08


    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:

    72 Working with Multiple Nanny Families

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 10:16


    Tips for working with more than one nanny family at a time.

    71 Raise Your Rates - How to ask for a raise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 13:36


    Want a raise, but don't know how to ask, this one's for you. I'll walk you through it. Related Podcast Episodes:

    74 Teaching Kids About Money with Maya Corbic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 24:28


    Nanny advice for bringing up the topic about teaching kids about money with Maya Corbic. Related Podcast Episodes:

    73 Child Centered Care with Rob Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 14:51


    Come along with us on a journey through child centered care with an expert in the field: Rob Fox, The Cambridge Manny

    70 Preparing Room for a New Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 10:20


    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.

    69 School Readiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 14:57


    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.

    68 How to Set COVID-19 Boundaries (This applies to politics & holidays too)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 15:41


    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...

    67 More Nanny Taxes with Chronicles of Nannya

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 55:08


    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

    66 How Should Nannies Discipline Children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 25:32


    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 become confident disciplining your nanny kids.

    58 How to Make Baby Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 13:07


    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!

    64 Newborn Care Specialist Pt. 3 (Certification)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 9:15


    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/

    63 Newborn Care Specialists Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 10:48


    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/

    62 Newborn Care Specialists Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 10:44


    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/

    65 Tax With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 9:20


    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?! ✍️

    61 Are Certifications Required to Become a Nanny?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 23:21


    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!

    60 Can Nannies Homeschool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 7:18


    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. This calculator is one of the free resources included in the first email you receive after signing up for my newsletter. https://ohsosimply.com/nanny-rates-calculator/ Factors the calculator includes are: -Minimum wage in your area -Number of children they’ll look after -Years of experience -How much time is spent teaching -Whether or not they’ll be expected to do other household chores Consider balancing extra household chores with the time you expect them to tutor your little ones. They only have so much time in one day and you don’t want to burn them out. https://ohsosimply.com/nanny-rates-calculator/

    59 Nanny Interview Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 11:00


    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...

    57 The Benefits of Music in Childhood Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 27:06


    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:

    56 Don’t Get Paid in Cash (The #1 Nanny Mistake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 6:37


    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!

    Know Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 13:05


    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!

    026 How to Prevent Child Abuse as a Nanny (Updated)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 12:57


    This is a more serious topic. As caregivers, our #1 job is to protect our little ones. Here are some signs of abuse and ways to prevent it.

    016 How to Ask for a Raise as a Nanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 49:35


    Talking about money and asking for money are two very potentially awkward experiences. Learn how you can crush getting a raise! Sarah aka @the.modern.nanny and I approach the topic of professionalism, communication and how you can make dat money!

    014 Don’t Feel Guilty for Setting Boundaries {Job Creep}

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 16:07


    If you are a nanny, have you ever experienced being asked to do more than what you’ve signed up for? This has definitely become an issue with navigating Covid and kids being home for school. What’s the difference between going the extra mile and being taken advantage of? Join me as we discuss how to respectfully and tactfully maintain healthy and contract-bound boundaries! Don’t have a contract?

    022 All About Doulas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 47:21


    Are you looking to become or hire a doula? Here’s everything you need to know!  Today’s interview with the lovely Ms. Lorna (@BirminghamDoula) will cover all the basics and more.  What is a Doula? Who can be a Doula? What certifications are required? What’s the difference between a Doula & a Nanny? Doula Styles: Doing vs. Being  How do you find the your first clients as a Doula?  

    023 Overcoming Childhood Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 91:39


    Replay of an Instagram Live interview with Shada (@nannysharz) --- 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

    Confidence in Your Nanny Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 32:54


    This episode with Sarah Pyland from Happy Camper Coaching is so inspiring! We discuss simple ways to boost your confidence and launch your nanny business with the start of 2021! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

    010 Homeschooling with Essential Oils

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 18:16


    My friend Jasmine (@floresandoils) talk about Essential Oils for Kids and how they can help segment your little ones day. Back to school has never been harder, but this is what helps kids stay focused during virtual homeschooling. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

    009 Things Your Nanny Hates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 9:58


    Parents, this one's for you. But seriously, Nannies, don't be afraid to bring these up with your family if they're driving you crazy too. Blog Post (with Video): https://ohsosimply.com/things-your-nanny-hates/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

    008 Nanny Services & Resumes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 5:33


    4 Nanny Services you can offer & 4 ways to get them out there! Blog Post (with Video): https://ohsosimply.com/nanny-services-resume/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

    007 Termination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 11:31


    One of my favorite topics: Why should you end your nanny job? How should you end your nanny gig? It's more positive than it sounds! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ossimply/support

    ep009 My Nanny Bag Must Haves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 13:12


    Here's everything I put in my Nanny bag!

    ep008 Nanny Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 11:27


    Do you feel guilty for charging the families you nanny? Do you feel pressure to lower your rate when a family says they can't afford what you're asking? Should you? Today, we cover how to feel confident in your choices!

    ep007 Nanny Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 7:44


    Keeping track of the info you'll need for taxes as a nanny isn't hard. In this episode, we cover what info you'll need, how to keep everything organized to make taxes a breeze! Get ready to file next month (if you didn't do it before the extension) with these helpful tips!

    ep006 Nanny Business Expenses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 17:39


    What expenses can a nanny count as business expenses? How should nannies keep track of their business expenses? What should you do if the family refuses to reimburse an expense?! Find out in this episode.

    ep005 Starting a Business as a Nanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 15:50


    Licensing, paperwork, taxes, payments, necessary education - we cover everything you'll need to know about starting your nanny career in this episode.

    ep004 Babysitting to Nannying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 19:57


    Credentials & paperwork that you need to go from being a babysitter to nannying! I think this is also the episode that I laughed the most in! :)

    ep003 Virtual Nannying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 20:02


    Awesome ways to entertain little ones & give their parents a chance to breathe!

    ep002 Talk With Other Nannies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 14:32


    Join the conversation as we ask you guys questions. Hear what's coming out soon & how to support us! Get an update with what's been happening on Oh So Simply!

    ep001 Three Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Nanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 15:44


    Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to start doing something a little different. We’ve decided to produce the next few articles as a podcast first. Then, we have transcribed podcast notes down below for those who prefer to read. We’re going to be testing out the waters this way for a little while to see if it improves our content, and makes our workflow a bit easier. You can listen to the podcast up above, or continue reading down below. Today, we’re going to be talking about the top three things that I wish I knew before becoming a Nanny. Boundaries Money Limits Ok, let’s get started! Want to support us? Visit Patreon.com/ossimply to pledge just a few dollars a month and get access to live webinars.

    036 Teach A Second Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 4:19


    This audio article talks about one way you can make more money as a nanny. Teach your little one a second language! I specifically talk about learning and then teaching your nannyfamily infant sign language.

    034 How to: Clean & Sanitize Toys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 7:15


    Cleaning and sanitizing your little ones' toys is a part of your job description. Here's an easy way to get them all cleaned in about 1 hour! I also give you my kid safe disinfectant spray recipe! :)

    033 W-2 vs. 1099 Nanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 11:26


    Are you an employee nanny or an independent contracting nanny? What's the difference? Find out here!

    032 Boredom Busters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 2:17


    The long awaited announcement of our Boredom Busters page! Check it out: www.ohsosimply.com/boredom-busters

    031 Religion, Politics, & Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 15:35


    Do you need help navigating differences in worldviews with your nanny family? Check this article out! It's stocked full of examples and experiences!

    030 Potty Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 7:34


    As a nanny, you get to experience every part of your kiddos’ lives. One part of every kid’s life is going through potty training. Just as you would be involved in your baby’s nap routines, feeding schedule, diet, and other routines, you will find yourself becoming an essential part of the potty training process. If you’ve never dealt with potty training before, you may have some questions: How do I know when my kids are ready? When should potty training start? How do I train them? What can I do to keep them from regressing? In today’s article, we’re going to tackle these questions together! Read the article at www.ohsosimply.com/potty-training

    029 Four Myths About Being a Nanny

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 7:34


    4 myths busted! Being a nanny is a career! Check out the full article: http://ohsosimply.com/4-myths-about-being-a-nanny/

    028 How Long Should My Contract Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 6:59


    Are you hesitant to sign a long contract? Is it bad to leave a job early? Will it actually impact your future career as a nanny? Find answers to these and more in this episode! Check out the full article: http://ohsosimply.com/how-long-should-my-contract-be/

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