In this month’s episode, I was excited to talk with Ryan Jordan, founder and CEO of Educated Nannies and Educated Newborn Care Specialists. Ryan and I connected through our certification in positive discipline, and she comes from an education background. Ryan became a nanny on a part-time basis when she was teaching, and eventually, it evolved into her full-time gig. After seeing a need for educated, play-based nannies, she created her own company, Educated Nannies, in 2013. Educated Nannies is now nationwide, and while it has been a true labor of love for Ryan over the last decade, she has such a passion for the nannies and families she gets to support!

Whether you’re showing regular appreciation and gratitude for your nanny, giving them quality ‘time off’, or even, clearly communicating how they can best help your family when working together, the little things (like genuine kindness and respect), go a long way in forming a strong connection. If you’ve been considering working with a nanny, this episode is packed full of tips and value to help you navigate doing so, and ultimately, make the best possible decision for you and your family!

In this episode about forming a strong connection with your child’s nanny, we cover:

• Ryan’s journey from school teacher to full-time nanny, which ultimately led her to launching her own company, Educated Nannies 
• Important traits Ryan is looking for when partnering with/bringing a nanny into her company
• When you should consider bringing on a nanny + how to start the process of doing so
• Ways for parents to help foster the bond between their children + nanny when starting a new nanny relationship 
• Being as transparent as possible upfront when you begin working with a nanny
• Key factors that lead to increased longevity for nanny and family relationships
• How nannies can continue ongoing communication that is most helpful for parents when taking care of their children
• Some important considerations (that can easily be overlooked) to keep in mind when you’re starting a new nanny relationship

Complete show notes: https://nestedsleep.com/podcast/episode11

Connect with Ryan on Instagram @educatednannies

Learn more about working with Ryan and her team by visiting https://www.educatednannies.com/ and https://www.educatedncs.com/ 

Connect with me on Instagram @nestedsleep 

Learn more about working together by visiting my website