Time out has been around a long time and is often the go to method for many nannies and parents. But does time out work? What about "positive time out"? What does that mean and how can you implement it? We talk about time out- and give some good ideas on how to help a child calm down when you need to change the way things are headed. Do you use time outs? How? 

Our special guest this episode is Donna Robinson, better known as the "traveling nanny". Donna is a pioneer of the traveling nanny niche. She has travels all around the world with parents who need care while on vacation or traveling for business. Donna knows a thing or two about making it easier to travel with kids and with their parents. We chat about some tips and tricks for everyone to keep in mind. 

Donna's website

In this episode, we discuss why it is so hard for nannies to just say no. Whether it is about working late or extra hours, traveling in bad weather or any other extras- many nannies have a hard time saying no. We talk about why this might be as well as how to try to change our thinking so that we can say no when it is appropriate. 

Is it wrong to negotiate with kids? Sue and Lora tackle this hot button topic by asking what do we teach when we negotiate with kids? What does negotiating really look like? Why do adults react negatively to this? Working thru problems with the idea that there is a compromise and solution can be a good thing. We discuss ways to have conversations with kids so that they can negotiate to get what they want and you can still set boundaries. Another in our series of What to Do When! 

In this episode we talk about how to have a conversation with your employers about training events. Specifically, how to go about getting employers to pay for all or part of events such as National Nanny Training Day and Nannypalooza. How do you bring up the subject? How do approach the actual "ask"? Why should employers even pay for these events? 

Nannypalooza - for your employers

NNTD- for your employers

A bonus episode suggested by our listener Amy who like many in the country is struggling to get thru all these inclement weather days! How do you handle multiple aged kids stuck indoors all day? What kinds of things can you do outside in the snow? How do you maintain your sanity! Thanks for the suggestion Amy!! 

In this podcast we answer the age old question, can a nanny file a 1099? Our special guest Kathy Webb of HomeWork Solutions gives us the answer to this and many other questions including what to do if your employer doesn't give you a w-2, why workers comp is important and why you need to know your gross pay. We discuss the many tools that 4nannytaxes.com can offer to nannies and families! 

www.4nannytaxes.com

HomeWork Solutions on Facebook

4nannytaxes on YouTube

Lora and Sue review nanny New Year's resolutions submitted by our Facebook friends as well as some of thier own personal goals for 2014! Also a new feature- we now end each show by sharing one good idea! 

Being a nanny during the busy holiday season has special challenges. In this episode we talk about ways to approach this season without losing your sanity. Whether it is visiting family, long to do lists, or crazy schedules, there are ways to be proactive and positive during this time of year. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!! 

We tackle some childcare issues in our new podcast series "What To Do When". These podcasts focus more on specific issues you may be facing on the job with the kids. This episode is all about consequences vs. punishment. How are they different? What role do they play in discipline? How do we distinguish between the two and how can we talk about that with parents?