Navigating Nanny Care

Top Qualifications of Nanny in COVID Era with Katie from Westside Nannies

Today I'm talking with Katie Provinziano of Westside Nannies as she details the traits and qualifications parents are looking for in today's nanny.  For those currently working in the industry, what will make you more marketable in the COVID-19 era?  Katie offers great insight into how nannies can take advantage of today's hot nanny market.

Homeschooling: Is It the Right Choice for the 2020-2021 School Year?

In my 2nd episode, I talk with Stacy Vinciguerra, M. Ed. and Anna Webber M.Ed. BCBA  of Thrive Family Consulting about the hard choices parents have to face about this next coming school year.  We explore what exactly homeschooling is, the pros and cons, and what type of person is best suited to help your child be successful in homeschooling.  If you're a parent considering the option or a nanny who might be asked to homeschool, don't miss this information packed episode.

About the Guests
Stacy Vinciguerra, M. Ed. earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Vanguard University in 2007 and a Master’s Degree in Education from Concordia University in 2012. She taught Special Education for 11 years, both in the public-school setting and as a private 1:1 homeschool teacher. She has 10 years of nanny experience, with children with special needs as well as those who are “typically developing”. 

Anna Webber M.Ed. BCBA graduated from University of Texas in 2006 with a degree in Special Education. She graduated in 2012 with a masters from UT in Autism and Developmental Disabilities and became a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). She’s taught individuals with autism for 14 years.

Their business, Thrive Family Consulting, provides support through virtual consultations with the parent and/or nanny in the areas of behavior, motivation, individualizing lesson plans based on interests and student progress, special educational needs, and choosing curricula. 

Handy links from the podcast: ILX, Time 4 Learning, Reading A-Z, Flocabulary, Outschool, HSDLA

 

Ferrai Pickett, the nanny who spearheaded Stand Up to Hate play date

In this episode I talk with Ferrai Pickett, the Chicago nanny who started the Stand Up to Hate play date. We talk about her experience of getting racially charged hate mail on the job, the response of her employers and community, and the advocacy that came from it. We also talk about how race shows up in everyday experiences.