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Have you ever had dreams that didn't pan out despite working very hard? Have you ever been disappointed by what the reality of your dream looks like versus what you imagined it to be? Is that the reason you got into childcare? Lindsay Thomason from The Nanny League can relate! Listen as she regales us with her story of success that is anything but linear and be comforted by the fact that, even if life doesn't turn out the way that you had hoped, you can still become a badass beyond your wildest dreams! This is, indeed, the end of Season 3. See you again in September, lovelies! Check out The Nanny League's Website and InstagramIf you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Depending your country, region, or city, there might be more live-in or live-out nannies in your immediate area. Here in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, most nannies are live-out but many in London, New York, San Francisco, and LA are live-in. If you're like Marie, you're really curious to know what life as a live-in nanny is like. And if you're like Tessa, you know all to well and wish you didn't. :D Fortunately, we found a gem called Juls (ha! get it? a gem called Juls?) who makes living in sound like a dream come true! Come have a listen as Jules and Tessa compare (and mostly contrast) their experiences as live-in nannies.  You can follow Juls on Instagram hereIf you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

As always, Marie and Tessa are here for YOU, dear listeners. For this special milestone, we wanted to give the reins over to you to show you how much we appreciate all of you! For this episode, Tessa and Marie take turns reading YOUR stories that you sent in. This might be a regular milestone event so if you like (or don't like) what you hear, participate the next time we ask for your stories!If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Have you ever gone on a trip with your (nanny) kids and they come back wired and unable to sleep properly in time for school to start again? Do you find it difficult to keep normal sleep schedules during school holidays? Fear not! Sleep expert Andrea joins us to discuss how best to keep our kids on track during and after family holidays.If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Like Marie and Tessa, are you tired of seeing nannies portrayed only as dad-stealing villains, bumbling idiots with no other job prospects, or impossibly magical beings? Well, author Monica McGurk has done us all a solid by creating a book series that portrays us as the badass, multifaceted forces to be reckoned with that we are! Listen as we discuss her new book, The Agency, our favorite (and least favorite) nanny characters, and the importance of respectful representation. Buy The Agency  hereCheck out her website hereInstagramFacebookIf you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Queen of the D.C. nanny scene, Barbara Kline is here this week to tell us all about her experience building the American Nanny Agency Empire that is White House Nannies. Sit back, relax, and learn from the best of the best Stateside agents with an even greater Instagram account! Check out White House Nannies social media here:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterIf you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

What has the pandemic inspired you to do? Have you left your corporate job for the nanny world? Have you become a mompreneur? Have you CREATED A FANTASTIC APP? Annie has! Join us to hear proof that necessity is the mother of invention as Annie regales us with her story as to how she came up with the idea for Rayz Kidz. Maybe it will inspire you to make that leap to pursue your dreams!Learn more about Rayz Kidz here:WebsiteFacebookInstagramAnd download it from your app store!If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Marie and Tessa have spoken ad nauseam about dead-eyed moms at the park when they realize you're the nanny and not the parent... but what if you're BOTH? Carrie joins us this week to discuss what her nanny life is like post partum and what the dynamic of bringing your child to work can be like. Reach out to/follow Carrie here:InstagramFacebookIf you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Welcome back, listeners! We're starting off 2022 with a lesson about human trafficking... ermm... we mean about Au Pairs. Our Au Pair expert, Sophie (not Sleep Consultant Sophie, this is a new Sophie) shares some fun stories, hot goss, and some horror, so please tune in and enjoy!You can contact Sophie on Instagram hereIf you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

You knew that we had Martha from Chronicles of Nannya on in September, but did you know that we went on HER podcast? If not, that means you haven't checked her out yet - and shame on you for that because she's amazing. Regardless, she was good enough to share her mp3 with us and here it is. We love her so much and hope that you'll enjoy this episode as well as all the others she has in her library. Happy Holidays!To check out Chronicles of Nannya, touch the following magical rings:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookAnd everywhere you can listen to podcasts :)If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Join us for the exciting 2nd installment in the life of a Doula! Today we discuss everything what PostPartum Doulas do with our hilarious and amazing guest Alex Tran from Houston Womb Service! To Visit Alex's Doula Services, find her here:InstagramFacebookAnd check out her podcast - In the Family Way here:InstagramFacebookAnd don't forget to reach out to Tessa and Marie, too! InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Do you know what a doula is? Okay smartypants, but do you know how much they DO? Join us as we hear from Jodi, a Birth Doula from the great big mitten that is Michigan. She'll tell us all about what birth doulas do and how important they have been during the pandemic. Check out Jodi's social media!InstagramFacebookWebsiteAnd don't forget to reach out to Tessa and Marie, too! InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

The amazing Risa joins us this week to discuss working specifically with children on the spectrum. Learn how nannying kids on the spectrum isn't really different from nannying anyone else! In addition to working as a nanny and para-educator, Risa is also a recruiter for The Idaho Nanny Agency, helping to place nannies with families with children on the spectrum. Check out Risa's Instagram account! If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Take a trip with us to the Land Down Under as we visit with Amanda, the Nanny of Oz. We discuss covid protocol, Aussie nanny agencies, vegemite, and koala pee. Follow Amanda on Instagram or check out her website!If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Rainey's here from Oh So Simply to help walk us through contract negotiations and special clauses. Please feel free to reach out to her for one-on-one help!Check out Rainey's Website, Instagram, Etsy page, and Pinterest, YouTube, or fill out her contact form to contact her directly!If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

::thriller movie trailer voiceover:: Never before has there been a crossover more fun, more informative, OR more nerdy. You thought you knew these ladies before but what you hear in this episode will shock, delight, and maybe even educate you. Join us as we travel through the wardrobe to visit with Martha of Chronicles of Nannya. Careful to mark the lamp on your maps, lest you get trapped forever! To check out Chronicles of Nannya, touch the following magical rings:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookAnd everywhere you can listen to podcasts :)If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwitterand email us at shenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

WELCOME TO SEASON 3!!!!! To kick off our season, we have Ms. Claire Nash of Iowa talking us through how she's advocated for herself and found excellent nanny jobs on her own, and if she can do it, so can you! Agencies (like Tessa's) exist for a good reason but there are pros and cons for working with them. If you're good at advocating for yourself like Claire is, you don't need them. Follow her on Instagram at either @clairenash13 or @clevereatsbyclaire and on Twitter at @CleverrClaire!If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwittershenannyganspodcast@gmail.comYou can also check out Tessa's nanny agency at www.plumtreenannies.com! WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Some of you still have a few weeks left but WE DON'T! :D Our final episode of the season is chockablock with ideas for summer activities that are still Covid-safe. PLEASE feel free to reach out to us on all our social media accounts (even FB and twitter. Even though Tessa is crap at posting things, she responds very quickly to DMs!) We would LOVE to hear from you about what you like, what you don't like, ideas you might have, or how you think you could contribute as a guest. Looking forward to season 3!!!If you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwittershenannyganspodcast@gmail.comWE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Dr. Stephanie Huskey of Seeking Stillness joins us to help us learn how to use failure to build confidence in ourselves. We've all been through hell this past year - even longer for some of us, but we're getting through it. Dr. Huskey helps us work through how to find confidence through our successes as we fumble through the dark.Check out Dr. Huskey on Instagram and Facebook Free Helplines in the US:SAMHSA -  1-800-662-4357NAMI - 1-800-950-6264 or info@nami.orgMentalHealth.org - 1-800-273-8255 - Live Online ChatFree Helplines in the UK: CassioburyCourt - 0800 001 4070 or text HELP to 83222Free Helplines in Australia:HealthDirectFree Helplines in Canada: Crisis LinesAnd if you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwittershenannyganspodcast@gmail.comWE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Are your (nanny) kids growing up? Are you looking for side gigs or new professions to fill your time? Are you unsure of what skills you might be able to utilize to create your own brand and be your own boss? Stephanie Bauchum can help! The Queen of Nannypreneurship and creator of nanny swag joins us to discuss options as well as what might be holding us back from success.Stephanie recommended Fiverr during the episode. Check out Stephanie's Businesses by clicking the links below:Buy some fun Nanny gear hereAre you an agent? Join her MasterClass hereIn the Dallas area and looking for a nanny or a family? Check out Stephanie's Mtoto Agency!Follow Stephanie on TwitterAnd InstagramCheck out the Nannypreneurship Lab on FacebookAnd if you'd like some one-on-one coaching, reach out to her at info@nannytees.comAnd if you'd like to get in touch with Tessa and Marie, you can do so through the following links:InstagramFacebookTwittershenannyganspodcast@gmail.comWE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Our very special guest, Erin Troup of the Sprout Center, joins us to talk about anxiety, how it manifests in early childhood, and what we might expect as our kids start going back to school or summer camp or even just the zoo. We're all experiencing a bit of anxiety as things start to normalize - even extroverts are having trouble getting back into the swing of things. We can expect, therefore, that our kids will be feeling the same. Erin walks us through how to help them as we help ourselves.To connect with Erin at the Sprout Center, check out her website and Facebook page! WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Like the Practically Perfect Mary Poppins, nannies can only stay until the wind changes. How long that takes is different for everyone but navigating the process of finding a new nanny can be difficult no matter the timing or the circumstances.  Fortunately, we're joined by MB Mona who's here with tips for parents and, as always, Tessa and Marie offer what nannies can do to help the transition go smoothly. Enjoy!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Rachel from Homework Solutions joins us to talk about TAXES! Breaks and obligations for boss parents and nannies/mannies as well as what nannies/mannies can do if the family refuses to properly declare wages are discussed in this riveting episode. Covid-related tax breaks for boss parents also discussed at length - and this episode is CLEAN :D So you can all listen together. Guaranteed to put kids to sleep! :D Sorry international listeners! This episode is for U.S. taxes only but feel free to listen and be grateful for how easily you're able to file!  Learn more about payroll/taxes through Homework Solutions' Website and reach out to one of their representatives today!WE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please?

Somebody say burnout? Yes, we're talking about it again but THIS time, it's specifically about how to avoid it at work. Join us as we talk with Sarah from @The.Modern.Nanny about setting and maintaining boundaries with our nanny bosses and nannies. Follow Sarah on InstagramWE HAVE MERCH! Buy some! (please

Our favorite-ever librarian joins us to talk about the amazing resource that is the Public Library - EVEN DURING THE PANDEMIC!

This week, Shannon joins us to discuss her experience as a special needs nanny. If you're curious about this specialized field and are wondering whether you'd be a good fit for it or if you think you're not but still want to learn more (and maybe find out that you actually are cut out for it), this is the episode for you! To connect with Shannon, follow these links:www.theviparolaz.comwww.instagram.com/theviparolazwww.thegameofnerds.comThe Game of Nerds Podcast is available on Google, Spotify, & Apple PodcastFor those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa:InstagramFacebookTwitterAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a Patreon donation, we would be ever so grateful! If you can't (we know times are tough right now), please give us 5 stars and leave a reference on your app of choice!

Take a stroll through our friendly, international neighborhood with a man who's known locally as Cambridge's own "Mr. Rogers". We discuss the importance of taking a step back and allowing children to play and grow and learn the ways they need to be able to succeed later on in life. Click the links to follow or contact Mr. Rob on Instagram,  Facebook, and his website! For those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa:InstagramFacebookTwitterAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a Patreon donation, we would be ever so grateful!And don't forget to check out Clearly Nanny to get your pin! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Pack your bags and join us on a magical holiday trip with The Suitcase Nanny! Amy joins us to talk more about what life is like as a travel nanny. We discuss how to get into that business and the joys of being a free agent. See you again the 11th of January!!!

Join us as we fly to Bali (in our minds) to talk with Gloria about what it's like to be a travel nanny - at home! If you'd like to connect with Gloria, find her hereFor those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa:Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansTo buy nanny swag through Nanny Years, click here and don't forget the code PODCAST at checkout! And don't forget to check out Clearly Nanny here to get your pin! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

For no matter how far away you roamWhen you long for the sunshine of a friendly gazeFor the Covid Days, you must stay home, sweet home!Join your nanny family around the hearth as Tessa regales us with her holiday experience in Europe. Marie and Tessa talk about craft ideas, holiday etiquette during the pandemic, and latkes, latkes, latkes! Marie also offers some great gift ideas. Please reach out to us if you're feeling lonely or just want to chat. Warmlines in the US is a hotline that offers an attentive ear when you need to talk. Please check out all the available resources here:https://warmline.org/For the Ireland and the UK, mind.org has a lot of fantastic resources that are available 24/7/365(6) https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/For those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa:Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansTo buy nanny swag through Nanny Years, click here and don't forget the code PODCAST at checkout! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Special Guest Mr. Chris answers the big questions like "Why is cookie" and "How are mannies different from nannies?" Spoiler: Mannies enjoy the same joys and prejudices nannies do - though sometimes more and... no one knows "why is cookie?". Kids need to learn adjectives. To follow Mr. Chris and his delightful husband and corgis on Instagram, go here https://www.instagram.com/mr.chris.tagram/For those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa:Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansTo buy nanny swag through Nanny Years, click here and don't forget the code PODCAST at checkout! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show

Special Guest Chelsea from California joins us for a special episode on virtual learning. Specific apps, tricks to keep your kids engaged, positive thoughts to keep in mind, and reminders that this is temporary are all featured in this informative and fun episode. For those who'd like to check out Chelsea's social media accounts and support her art, check out: Instagram: @chelsea_anne_stewartWebsite: www.chelseaannestewart.comFacebookfacebook.com/chelseaannestewartAnd for those looking to connect with Marie and Tessa:Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Tessa and Marie offer loads of tips on how to make this Halloween memorable for all the GOOD reasons! Please feel free to share your ideas on all our social media accounts... if you dare!Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Tessa and Marie bring on Alexaraye for some advice on how to handle the added stress that Covid-19 has brought into our lives. We talk about the importance of self care and offer options of HOW that can be possible in a time where options and space are limited. For those interested in Alexaraye's Mindful Care Collective, please visit the following sites:themindfulcarecollective.com/www.facebook.com/themindfulnannycollectiveInstagram: @themindfulnannycollectivethemindfulcarecollective@gmail.comWant to tell us how you liked our episode? Please do so via any of the following platforms:Instagram: @shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @sheNANNYganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: www.patreon.com/shenannygansThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Miracle-Worker Sophie joins us from London to answer our questions about sleep training and debunks some baby sleep myths! Listen and learn as Sophie regales us with her tales from the crib. For anyone who'd be interested in hiring Sophie or knows of others who might need her services her website is www.gentle-start.comWant to tell us how you liked our episode? Please do so via any of the following platforms:Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Welcome to Season 2!!! Marie and Tessa discuss the joys of online schooling, navigating contracts, and how to get through the mess that is everyone's home life during Covid. As always, please feel free to offer feedback on the following platforms:Instagram: shenannygans_podcastFacebook: facebook.com/groups/shenannygans/Twitter: @shenannyganspodAnd if you're feeling extra generous and would like to make a patreon donation, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/shenannygansThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Daniela, Hayley, and Kyra join us to help us all learn how to discuss racism and current events with our (nanny)kids and teach us as parents/nannies/colleagues/friends how to be allies at this crucial point in our history. RESOURCES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN:For ParentsBooks:·       Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Daniel Tatum·       Let's Talk About Race by Julius Lester, Illustrated by Karen Barbour ·       Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child (Book for Parents of a Gay Child, Transgender, Coming Out, and Readers of Always My Child) by Telaina Eriksen Websites:·       Scholastic.com (For childrens books, articles on parenting, and more info about diversity)·       Embrace Race (for finding children's books) (https://www.embracerace.org/resources/where-to-find-diverse-childrens-books)·       Edutopia (Race, Diversity, and Social Justice) (https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-young-children-social-justice-jinnie-spiegler) Videos:·       How to Talk to Kids about Race (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNEKbVq_ou4)·       A Talk about George Floyd between a bi racial mom and her son (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnCYlRy2Ilg) For KidsBooks:·       Something Happened in Our Town by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta Collins·       A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara·       I am Enough by Grace Beyers·       I am Jazz by Jessica Herthel·       Red by Michael Hall Shows: ·       Sesame Street·       Steven Universe·       Avatar the Last Airbender·       Mira, the Detective·       Nella the Princess Knight Videos: ·       Discrimination Explained for Kids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uXgJA-VfjI)·       Explaining Race and Discrimination (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayoSRpQ8I-U)Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Marie and Tessa discuss all the different options available to nannies and families during this crisis. Websites and phone numbers mentioned in this episode are listed below along with timestamps for when we discuss each specific country. ENJOY!USA: www.homeworksolutions.com1-866-959-7812UK:www.nannypaye.co.uk/covid-1901737-816-320www.gentle-start.com/Switzerland: 35:45-41:39Swiss Nanny Association - www.swissnanny.orgwww.sit-syndicat.chwww.quitt.ch/en/supportFrance: 41:40-46:30www.ameli.frAustralia: 46:30-50:08www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19/if-you-already-get-payment-from-us-coronavirus-covid-19/families-coronavirus-covid-19www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19/if-you-already-get-payment-from-us-coronavirus-covid-19/carers-coronavirus-covid-19Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Tessa and Marie touch base for the first time since the beginning of March. Find out how they're coping, what they're up to, and what lies in store for the next episode of sheNANNYgans. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Join us for what becomes a heated debate on how to properly prepare children for pre-school and kindergarten. For our listeners outside the US, pre-school/pre-k = 18mos to 5 years oldKindergarten = 5/6 years oldGradeschool = 6/7 to 11/12 years oldMiddle School/Jr High = 11/12 to 13/14 years oldHigh School = 14/15 to 17/18 years oldPublic School = State-funded ("free")Private School = Privately funded (tuition-based)ENJOY! :)Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

This week, Tessa and Marie hash out the differences between all the different child caregiver roles and titles. Call us babysitters and we might kill you. Just kidding.... maybe... Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

On the newest episode of sheNANNYgans, Marie and Tessa discuss how each deals with Valentine's Day. Marie describes being a single nanny and how to “get out of a dating rut”... Tessa discusses maintaining a long term relationship while working a hectic nanny schedule. Marie shares tales from online dating too....

Join us in welcoming Mona, Marie's 1st-ever mom-boss (MB) while we discuss the importance of finding the right fit amongst many anecdotes of their time together. Enjoy!Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Join us as our special Nanny guest, Heather, helps us navigate the world of NDAs and how to be discreet when talking about our bosses/employees. This episode brings us an extra point of view AND an extra helping of impropriety and profanity. ENJOY!Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Tessa and Marie offer potty training tips and offer examples of methods they've used to get their Nanny Kids to transition to the potty. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Tessa and Marie discuss how to work up the courage to talk through important but awkward topics with each other. Examples of different scenarios are given as well as pointers on how to get the conversation started. Examples of really horrible sodas and their taglines also offered for your listening pleasure. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show

Happy New Year! Marie and Tessa offer tips on where to go when you can't go outside and how to avoid chaos when you're stuck inside. While they have snow days in mind, these tips are great for snow, rain, or extreme heat. Enjoy!Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

In this episode, we spend a lot of time talking about the addition of a new member of the family. Tessa and Marie also get serious talking about postpartum depression and how to catch it and address it. We also talk about when the children go off to school. Should hours be reduced or should the job description change? Have a listen to find out what they think! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Marie and Tessa discuss crafts and baking ideas to do with the kids as well as gift exchange ideas for nannies and parents. What do we think of bonuses and gift cards? Find out! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Marie and Tessa discuss their experiences with burnout and offer tips to both parents and nannies on how to avoid the same fate. Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)

Marie and Tessa lay out the specifics that should be discussed for job requirements and contract-building. Tessa also interviews Jay at Homework Solutions, a payroll company that makes the employer/employee relationship sooooo much easier! Pretty sure there's no profanity in this episode, guys! :DThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://betterhelp.com/shenannygans for 10% off of your first month of professional online therapy!Find the Rayz Kidz App in the App Store or go here for more information: https://rayzkidz.com/And don't forget to check out www.TheVIPParolaz.com! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/shenannygans)