Workshops and speakers
Workshop Descriptions
Friday
1:00-2:30
Micro Coaching
1:30-3:30
NOTE THIS IS OFF SITE
Hiking with Kids: Exploring, Playing, and Inspiring Curiosity
Join us for a unique and interactive hiking workshop, where you'll not only experience the beauty of the great outdoors but also learn valuable skills that can be used to inspire curiosity and wonder in the children in your care. Led by expert guide Reagan, this workshop is designed to help you develop the tools and techniques needed to create memorable and engaging sensory-friendly learning environments for children.
During our hike, we'll play games, identify plants and trees, and practice asking questions that encourage children to explore and connect with nature. With Reagan's guidance, you'll learn the best practices for hiking with children, and how to create an environment that fosters a lifelong love of nature.
Reagan Fulton is a nature enthusiast, adventurer, and the founder of Playful Acre - a company that helps children grow and learn by connecting them with nature. With years of experience as a professional nanny and nanny-mom, Reagan saw an opportunity to blend her passion for the outdoors with her childcare expertise, and create something truly magical.
Playful Acre's mission is to inspire experiential learning opportunities, preserve the magic of childhood through nature play, and create equitable access to sensory-friendly learning environments. Through innovative programs and a commitment to fostering a love of nature in children, Reagan is changing the game when it comes to early childhood education.
When she's not leading hikes or exploring the great outdoors, Reagan can often be found experimenting with new ways to engage and inspire children to connect with nature. Her boundless energy, creativity, and passion for the natural world are contagious, and she's always eager to share her knowledge and expertise with others.
2:15- 3:15
How You Can Help Vulnerable Children and Boost Your Nanny Career
Through Volunteering
So you love kids and want to make their lives better - how your nanny career can make it easy for you to help (for example gathering donations for local foster kids) and how volunteering can help your nanny career (parents love seeing it on a resume - especially preemies, sextuplets, international travel, philanthropy, etc)
Filling in gaps in your resume through volunteering - NICU/Medically fragile kids, foster care and foster care support, international volunteering, etc
Annie Duguid has dedicated over 20 years of her life to improving the lives of infants and their families as a Newborn Care Specialist, consultant, and educator. With a focus on providing the best start possible, particularly during the crucial first three years, her work has taken her from some of the poorest countries in the world to serving the top tier of high-net-worth families. During her decade in Uganda, Annie established three orphanages with advanced medical facilities, where over 1,500 abandoned babies have been rescued and nurtured. In more
recent years, her expertise with medically fragile infants and focus on healthy attachments caught the attention of some of the most influential families in the world, and here she added a distinguished level of childcare education for the parents and the entire staff. She is an expert problem-solver, creating service and childcare plans that incorporate multiple estates, mega- yachts, and teams of nannies. Annie makes it her mission to balance the desires of the principals with the needs of the children, effortlessly managing multiples, medical conditions, sleep challenges, and heavy worldwide travel. As a co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Annie is committed to sharing her experience and expertise to upskill others in the industry.
3:30-4:30
The NEW Industry Standards
The nanny industry went through some major changes during the Pandemic. Some of those changes were short-lived, but many have lived on. This workshop will be using new data from multiple industry surveys and studies to show what wages and benefits look like across the US in the post-pandemic era. Negotiation tactics will be discussed to e ensure nannies leave with a renewed confidence in knowing their worth and how to ask for it.
Rachael L. Lubin is a career nanny with over a decade of experience. She is a Certified Professional Governess from the English Nanny and Governess School, and an International Nanny Association Credentialed Nanny who served on the INA Board of Directors for 4 years. Rachael is a founding board member of Nanny Relief Fund, the only non-profit giving tangible relief to nannies and need. She has a B.A. in Geography from Hawaii Pacific University, and co- founded the HTX Nannies support group in Houston, TX.
Saturday
9:20-10:45
Entering the High Net Worth or High Profile NCS/Nanny World
How do I find a HNW or HP job? Why am I not getting calls back from agencies when I apply to these jobs? What questions should I ask when interviewing for a HNW?HP job? Do they pay better than regular NCS/Nanny jobs? Is this even something I want to do? Join Annie Duguid and Stefanie Hudgins, experts in the HNW/HP childcare market, for some insight into these unique positions and how to be hired for one.
With Annie Duguid and Stefanie Hudgins
As a highly sought speaker and luxury market expert, Stefanie Hudgins’s loves childcare and supporting families extends into teaching and coaching high-performing NCSs and nannies worldwide. For over 30 years, Stefanie Hudgins has built a solid reputation as one of the top industry thought leaders for the luxury childcare market. In addition to her direct NCS and nanny experience, Stefanie holds over 10 industry-specific certifications and endorsements, including the INA’s Credentialed Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist, CACHE Certification, the Newborn Care Specialist Association’s Advanced NCS Certification, and Master NCS designation from Newborn Care Solutions. She continues to add to her expertise and is currently seeking a Master’s degree in Infant Mental Health.
As co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Stefanie works closely with service providers and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families to perfect their service delivery while elevating the
childcare within the household. As a coach, Stefanie guides NCSs and nannies through the complex world of private service, helping them continue their personal growth while improving their technical skills. As a consultant, Stefanie offers the parents an expert view into their household operations to help them establish a stable and consistent home that ensures the mental and physical well-being of children of all ages.
Annie Duguid has dedicated over 20 years of her life to improving the lives of infants and their families as a Newborn Care Specialist, consultant, and educator. With a focus on providing the best start possible, particularly during the crucial first three years, her work has taken her from some of the poorest countries in the world to serving the top tier of high-net-worth families. During her decade in Uganda, Annie established three orphanages with advanced medical facilities, where over 1,500 abandoned babies have been rescued and nurtured. In more recent years, her expertise with medically fragile infants and focus on healthy attachments caught the attention of some of the most influential families in the world, and here she added a distinguished level of childcare education for the parents and the entire staff. She is an expert problem-solver, creating service and childcare plans that incorporate multiple estates, mega- yachts, and teams of nannies. Annie makes it her mission to balance the desires of the principals with the needs of the children, effortlessly managing multiples, medical conditions, sleep challenges, and heavy worldwide travel. As a co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Annie is committed to sharing her experience and expertise to upskill others in the industry.
Emotional Skill Building
Research shows that children’s emotional competence, which includes self-regulation, is critical for developing a strong foundation in early childhood. This workshop will help caregivers understand the value of emotions and the importance of building and sustaining positive emotional climates in the households we support. Together, we will explore different resources and tools necessary to promote children’s emotional intelligence. Through practical strategies, we will learn how to help children recognize, identify, understand, express, and regulate their emotions, effectively building resilience to face the complexities of everyday life.
Lwando is a professional career nanny of 16 years. With a background as a Kindergarten-3rd grade teacher. Compassion, patience and clear communications at the core of her nanny philosophy. L has worked with families privately and from newborns as NCS to school aged children. During her long term positions, L has transitioned from NCS to nanny to Governess.
Gender Doesn’t Limit You: Expanding play, disrupting the gender binary,
and smashing gender roles
In this workshop, we explore what is described as “Gender Neutral” parenting. To be clear, this doesn’t mean: raising kids with no gender. It does mean raising kids with self-awareness, self- determination, and confidence. We will discuss the following questions: How do unquestioned gender norms limit and potentially harm us from an early age? How can we challenge the harmful messages kids receive that limit their potential? Why is disrupting the gender binary important? And how does gender neutral parenting facilitate and support families to empower their kids with the freedom to be themselves?
Heather Coutts, PhD, is a creative and dynamic educator with a specialization in Human Sexuality with diverse experience in education, social media marketing, event planning, cabaret performance, community organizing, and child-care. She is an advocate and accomplice who actively works towards eliminating racism, LGBTQI+ education, and
empowering women and girls as a Youth Empowerment Program Manager at YWCA Tri-County Area where she facilitates girls programming, social justice programing, and organizes YW3CA’s period poverty pantry: Dignity. Period. When she is not educating, entertaining, or organizing community on issues that feed her soul she is watching TV with her partner, playing pretend with her little or having deep conversations about gender and sexuality with her bigs.
11:15- 12:30
Holding Space for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Have you ever had a client who was overly anxious? Mom, Dad and even the grandparents called to check in a little more than normal? In this 75 minute workshop, attendees will learn the basics of pregnancy and infant loss, how to hold space for the family who has suffered a loss, and provide support for the rainbow baby.
Nneka Hall is the mother of four. She is a Maternal Health Advocate and full spectrum doula, who resides in Massachusetts. She founded Quietly United in Loss Together (QUILT) in 2014 and was invited to the US of Women’s Summit as a Nominated Change Maker in 2016. In September 2019 she was appointed to the Ellen Story Postpartum Depression Commission. In February 2020, she was invited to be Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s guest at the State of the Union because of her work in Maternal Health. She founded Mother IS Supreme Inc. in December 2020 January 2021 she was appointed to the Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission December 2021 she became a Count the Kicks Ambassador April 2022 She was accepted into the 2020 Moms Nonprofit State Fellows Program. She spoke on a panel about pregnancy and infant loss for L’Oreal in October 2022.
Leveraging Your Digital Footprint And Social Media Presence To Land Your
Dream Job
Join us at Nannypalooza for an informative and fun session with digital marketer, Daniele Sadler, who will be sharing actionable best practices with us during her workshop titled, "Leveraging Your Digital Footprint And Social Media Presence To Land Your Dream Job". In the modern job market, your online presence has never been more crucial. Danielle will guide us on how to expertly navigate the digital landscape to create a professional, trustworthy image that stands out to potential employers. Learn how to master your profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, the do's and don'ts of digital behavior, and how to showcase your unique skills and experience in the best possible light. Danielle will also illustrate how your online footprint can make or break your chances of landing your dream nanny position before you even step into the interview. Moreover, Danielle will introduce you to the power of 'social proof' and teach you how to utilize it to build a commendable online reputation. She will also guide you on conducting a personal online audit and managing the information that's publicly visible about you on the web. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the tools to protect and enhance your digital reputation. Register for Nannypalooza now for access to this eye-opening talk (and so many more!), and get ready to use the power of social media to launch your career to the next level!
Danielle Sadler: Before and throughout her current role as Marketing Director at Adventure Nannies for the past seven years, Danielle has worked with local and national businesses to develop their branding and marketing. Danielle runs a one-woman digital marketing agency and continues to support small businesses nationwide. Danielle’s optimism is limitless, and she loves a hearty challenge. She’s passionate about using her inherent privilege to amplify and
center the voices of those who have been historically marginalized by systems of oppression. She lives in beautiful Seattle, WA with her incredible partner and their adorable, spirited dog Arlo.
The Art of Toddler Negotiation
Join Talea as we dive into tips, tricks, and tools to stop the toddler/adult power struggle while empowering nannies to be gentle but firm in their approach to toddler negotiation.
Talea Chenault
Talea is a childcare professional offering childcare and educational services for families and local organizations in the greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and surrounding areas. Talea utilizes a childcare model that focuses on child development, social skill development, and teaching new skills. Talea has a dedication to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for all children.
1:45-3:00
Affirming Acceptance: Best practices for supporting your LGBTQI+ youth and
family
In this workshop, we look at how we can best support the LGBTQI+ members of our families. We will identify hurdles that LGBTQI+ youth might face in their schools and broader communities. We will also get familiar with some of the evolving terminology you might encounter. Mainly, though, we will focus on four key areas: 1)how to signal you are a safe resource and ally for our LGBTQI+ youth and families, 2) best practices for supporting kids who are coming out, 3) What LGBTQI+ youth and families may share regarding their authentic self, and 4) Resources to help you, your youth, and your families.
Heather Coutts, PhD, is a creative and dynamic educator with a specialization in Human Sexuality with diverse experience in education, social media marketing, event planning, cabaret performance, community organizing, and child-care. She is an advocate and accomplice who actively works towards eliminating racism, LGBTQI+ education, and empowering women and girls as a Youth Empowerment Program Manager at YWCA Tri-County Area where she facilitates girls programming, social justice programing, and organizes YW3CA’s period poverty pantry: Dignity. Period. When she is not educating, entertaining, or organizing community on issues that feed her soul she is watching TV with her partner, playing pretend with her little or having deep conversations about gender and sexuality with her bigs.
Transitions :An RIE Approach Part I
Transitions during care, and during a child’s day are often overlooked, but are key moments when the adult must be fully present. Infant care can always be mapped out as diapering, feeding and sleeping. Those topics have been discussed and many opinions have been offered on best practices. We have opened and expanded our thoughts and training on the times in between these caregiving activities, especially immediately before and after body care. How can the adult accomplish more seamless transitions and facilitate the child's understanding and participation? We can better prepare ourselves, and the child, for what is coming next. We will introduce and illuminate some of our most recent work in regard to transitions and practical methods in supporting trust and security within the infant and young child.
This workshop demonstrates and shares how we have approached our attempts to ease the stress of children in transition. From parent to caregiver, from independent play to caregiving activity and into sleeping.
Eileen O’Sullivan began her RIE journey in 1989 when she started a Co-Op nursery school for a small group of children. The children had all been in RIE class and wanted to continue being together. She has taken two more such groups of IE children through to Kindergarten. She trained with Magda Gerber at the original RIE center, Santa Monica and in Culver City for over 25 years. She is continuing her training with the Pikler Institute as a Pedagogue Candidate in Budapest, Hungary where RIE has its origins. She has over thirty years of experience applying the RID/Pikler philosophy with children in groups.
Nicole Vigliotti began her early childhood career in search of more meaningful work as an infant caregiver at Little Learners Lodge (LLL). After studying with Magda Gerber in 1998, Nicole received her Montessori 3-6 credentials in order to remain with her primary group of infants through Kindergarten. She continued her studies under the guidance of Anna Tardos and the team of experts at the Pikler Institute in Budapest. During her 25 years as Head of School at LLL, Nicole also served on both the RUE and Pikler USA Governing Boards, piloted the first East Coast RIE certified center, produced Beverly Kovach’s BEING WITH INFANTS video training series and chartered a public Montessori elementary school.
COOPERATION: The Result of the 3 C’s
Celia Kibler is a Best-Selling Author, a Family Empowerment Coach and the Founder of Pumped Up Parenting, Funfit® Family Fitness, and International Day of Calm.
Celia believes that the more parents understand their children and themselves, the better they can communicate and relate while building trust and respect within a nurturing, fun environment. Her reason is simple... because we are raising
adults, not children. With over 40 years of coaching, teaching, and counseling kids and their parents, including Special Needs populations, Celia has found successful solutions for real-life parenting situations with advice that is easy to follow, doable, and result-driven. She brings that wisdom to you in her book, as well as in Private and Group Coaching programs.
3:30-4:45
Panel Discussion: How Your Job Can Transition To A Nanny Manager Role
With Kellie Geres, Lwando and Candi Vajana
If you are considering adding household managerial details to your job, this panel is for you. Whether you want to transition to entire estate management, or just add on duties in a blended position, these experts can offer amazing advice and guidance. Come with your questions and we will offer up some great information.
Transitions Part 2
Transitions during care, and during a child’s day are often overlooked, but are key moments when the adult must be fully present. Infant care can always be mapped out as diapering, feeding and sleeping. Those topics have been discussed and many opinions have been offered on best practices. We have opened and expanded our thoughts and training on the times in between these caregiving activities, especially immediately before and after body care. How can the adult accomplish more seamless transitions and facilitate the child's understanding and participation? We can better prepare ourselves, and the child, for what is coming next. We will introduce and illuminate some of our most recent work in regard to transitions and practical methods in supporting trust and security within the infant and young child.
This workshop demonstrates and shares how we have approached our attempts to ease the stress of children in transition. From parent to caregiver, from independent play to caregiving activity and into sleeping.
Eileen O’Sullivan began her RIE journey in 1989 when she started a Co-Op nursery school for a small group of children. The children had all been in RIE class and wanted to continue being together. She has taken two more such groups of IE children through to Kindergarten. She trained with Magda Gerber at the original RIE center, Santa Monica and in Culver City for over 25 years. She is continuing her training with the Pikler Institute as a Pedagogue Candidate in Budapest, Hungary where RIE has its origins. She has over thirty years of experience applying the RID/Pikler philosophy with children in groups.
Nicole Vigliotti began her early childhood career in search of more meaningful work as an infant caregiver at Little Learners Lodge (LLL). After studying with Magda Gerber in 1998, Nicole received her Montessori 3-6 credentials in order to remain with her primary group of infants through Kindergarten. She continued her studies under the guidance of Anna Tardos and the team of experts at the Pikler Institute in Budapest. During her 25 years as Head of
School at LLL, Nicole also served on both the RUE and Pikler USA Governing Boards, piloted the first East Coast RIE certified center, produced Beverly Kovach’s BEING WITH INFANTS video training series and chartered a public Montessori elementary school.
Workshop: Work From Rest
Nannies choose the call to invest in the lives of children, finding purpose in molding little minds and enriching sweet hearts. But, often this can come at a cost. Career nannies are generous givers who can find themselves overworked and exhausted, with their whole health last on the list.
Imagine showing up to work fueled and filled...and not just with coffee. A nanny on mission, confident, at peace, where your body, mind and soul feel balanced and ready for the day. It starts from a place of rest, and we’re not just talking bubble baths and massages.
In this workshop, Greta will share practical ways to prioritize care for the most important person in your world, you! She’ll talk about rhythms and routines, reducing hurry, living simply, incorporating boundaries and honoring your dreams. Including, a million-dollar morning routine, the art of solo-tasking and even a life-changing hack to improve your romantic relationships. The hopeful goal is for you to never pour from an empty cup again.
Greta Schraer has devoted the last two decades of her life to the childcare industry as a professional nanny, youth minister, nanny community director and nanny placement agency owner. CincyNanny began in 2009, first as a community of professional career nannies when she began gathering Cincinnati nannies for training, playdates, social events and professional peer support. In 2016, Greta expanded CincyNanny to offer nanny placement, connecting families and career nannies for employment. Greta has a heart to mentor families through the hiring process, advocating for legal pay and excellent screening. She seeks to coach candidates and mentor nanny leaders with her expertise and unique voice in the industry. Greta served a cumulative 9 years on the International Nanny Association Board, was awarded the INA Nanny of the Year Award in 2010 and the APNA Rising Star Award in 2021. Leading with integrity, locally and nationally, Greta has a heart to elevate the nanny industry overall, while empowering women in the workforce.
Sunday
9:00- 10:15
Music as a Tool in Childcare
This workshop will cover the scientific connection between music and brain development in early childhood, and will focus on ways to implement music in your profession to implement compliance, focus, and enrichment
Catherine Bixler
Catherine Bixler is a career nanny from Atlanta, Georgia. She minored in music therapy in college and has been implementing the benefits of music in her profession ever since. She is a singer in a cover band and has a passion for using music to brighten up the everyday mundane corners of life
The Nanny’s Taxes: Requirements & Total Compensation
What should a nanny know about their payroll taxes? Is it just knowing the difference between a 1099 and W2? When should over-time be applied? What is total compensation, and does it impact payroll taxes? Join us for a talk on nanny tax requirements and total compensation! We will go through common questions like these and anything else surrounding nanny taxes in the household employment arrangement!
Franny Wood
Client Success Specialist, HomeWork Solutions
Passionate about community and childcare, Franny Wood has devoted her career to the household employment industry. With over 17 years of industry experience, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2014 while working as a nanny. She has used her education in psychology and child-development to work with families in various employment arrangements, from traditional nanny roles to specialized work with neurodiverse children in community settings. She enjoys participating in industry conferences, interNational Nanny Training Days, and in childcare social groups/book clubs. While working in the industry, she has come to appreciate the nuances of household employment tax law, and recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. As an advocate for fair and legal pay, with HomeWork Solutions she is in a unique position to guide both nannies and families on understanding tax obligations and how both employees and employers can benefit with total compensation employment arrangements.
10:45-12:00
Tips and Tools for Helping Children with ADHD Thrive
ADHD is a superpower if you know how to use it. And kids are still learning. Kids with ADHD can use their superpowers to create something amazing... or to make a big mess. In this workshop, you'll learn to engage the creative, curious ADHD brain in solving everyday problems. You'll develop strategies for managing the chaos that comes with caring for a child with ADHD, and for teaching them to manage it too.
Robin Brannan is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor in the State of Maryland, and the Founder/Director of Better Together Family Therapy (https:// betterfamilytherapy.com). For more than 20 years she has been helping families living with ADHD, anxiety, or autism thrive. Robin knows that the support of a great caregiver makes a big difference in these families' mental health. She brings her full toolbox of tips and tricks for helping children thrive with ADHD and related needs, and is ready to share them with you!
Play for Infants
Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of infants and toddlers. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. Playfulness is fundamental to healthy development and Stefanie shows shows you why play matters, how it works, and how each nanny should bring play into children’s lives to give them the best start in life.
As a highly sought speaker and luxury market expert, Stefanie Hudgins’s loves childcare and supporting families extends into teaching and coaching high-performing NCSs and nannies worldwide. For over 30 years, Stefanie Hudgins has built a solid reputation as one of the top industry thought leaders for the luxury childcare market. In addition to her direct NCS and nanny experience, Stefanie holds over 10 industry-specific certifications and endorsements, including the INA’s Credentialed Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist, CACHE Certification, the Newborn Care Specialist Association’s Advanced NCS Certification, and Master NCS designation from Newborn Care Solutions. She continues to add to her expertise and is currently seeking a Master’s degree in Infant Mental Health.
As co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Stefanie works closely with service providers and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families to perfect their service delivery while elevating the childcare within the household. As a coach, Stefanie guides NCSs and nannies through the complex world of private service, helping them continue their personal growth while improving their technical skills. As a consultant, Stefanie offers the parents an expert view into their household operations to help them establish a stable and consistent home that ensures the mental and physical well-being of children of all ages.
Program Sponsored by Aunt Ann’s In House Staffing
Friday
1:00-2:30
Micro Coaching
1:30-3:30
NOTE THIS IS OFF SITE
Hiking with Kids: Exploring, Playing, and Inspiring Curiosity
Join us for a unique and interactive hiking workshop, where you'll not only experience the beauty of the great outdoors but also learn valuable skills that can be used to inspire curiosity and wonder in the children in your care. Led by expert guide Reagan, this workshop is designed to help you develop the tools and techniques needed to create memorable and engaging sensory-friendly learning environments for children.
During our hike, we'll play games, identify plants and trees, and practice asking questions that encourage children to explore and connect with nature. With Reagan's guidance, you'll learn the best practices for hiking with children, and how to create an environment that fosters a lifelong love of nature.
Reagan Fulton is a nature enthusiast, adventurer, and the founder of Playful Acre - a company that helps children grow and learn by connecting them with nature. With years of experience as a professional nanny and nanny-mom, Reagan saw an opportunity to blend her passion for the outdoors with her childcare expertise, and create something truly magical.
Playful Acre's mission is to inspire experiential learning opportunities, preserve the magic of childhood through nature play, and create equitable access to sensory-friendly learning environments. Through innovative programs and a commitment to fostering a love of nature in children, Reagan is changing the game when it comes to early childhood education.
When she's not leading hikes or exploring the great outdoors, Reagan can often be found experimenting with new ways to engage and inspire children to connect with nature. Her boundless energy, creativity, and passion for the natural world are contagious, and she's always eager to share her knowledge and expertise with others.
2:15- 3:15
How You Can Help Vulnerable Children and Boost Your Nanny Career
Through Volunteering
So you love kids and want to make their lives better - how your nanny career can make it easy for you to help (for example gathering donations for local foster kids) and how volunteering can help your nanny career (parents love seeing it on a resume - especially preemies, sextuplets, international travel, philanthropy, etc)
Filling in gaps in your resume through volunteering - NICU/Medically fragile kids, foster care and foster care support, international volunteering, etc
Annie Duguid has dedicated over 20 years of her life to improving the lives of infants and their families as a Newborn Care Specialist, consultant, and educator. With a focus on providing the best start possible, particularly during the crucial first three years, her work has taken her from some of the poorest countries in the world to serving the top tier of high-net-worth families. During her decade in Uganda, Annie established three orphanages with advanced medical facilities, where over 1,500 abandoned babies have been rescued and nurtured. In more
recent years, her expertise with medically fragile infants and focus on healthy attachments caught the attention of some of the most influential families in the world, and here she added a distinguished level of childcare education for the parents and the entire staff. She is an expert problem-solver, creating service and childcare plans that incorporate multiple estates, mega- yachts, and teams of nannies. Annie makes it her mission to balance the desires of the principals with the needs of the children, effortlessly managing multiples, medical conditions, sleep challenges, and heavy worldwide travel. As a co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Annie is committed to sharing her experience and expertise to upskill others in the industry.
3:30-4:30
The NEW Industry Standards
The nanny industry went through some major changes during the Pandemic. Some of those changes were short-lived, but many have lived on. This workshop will be using new data from multiple industry surveys and studies to show what wages and benefits look like across the US in the post-pandemic era. Negotiation tactics will be discussed to e ensure nannies leave with a renewed confidence in knowing their worth and how to ask for it.
Rachael L. Lubin is a career nanny with over a decade of experience. She is a Certified Professional Governess from the English Nanny and Governess School, and an International Nanny Association Credentialed Nanny who served on the INA Board of Directors for 4 years. Rachael is a founding board member of Nanny Relief Fund, the only non-profit giving tangible relief to nannies and need. She has a B.A. in Geography from Hawaii Pacific University, and co- founded the HTX Nannies support group in Houston, TX.
Saturday
9:20-10:45
Entering the High Net Worth or High Profile NCS/Nanny World
How do I find a HNW or HP job? Why am I not getting calls back from agencies when I apply to these jobs? What questions should I ask when interviewing for a HNW?HP job? Do they pay better than regular NCS/Nanny jobs? Is this even something I want to do? Join Annie Duguid and Stefanie Hudgins, experts in the HNW/HP childcare market, for some insight into these unique positions and how to be hired for one.
With Annie Duguid and Stefanie Hudgins
As a highly sought speaker and luxury market expert, Stefanie Hudgins’s loves childcare and supporting families extends into teaching and coaching high-performing NCSs and nannies worldwide. For over 30 years, Stefanie Hudgins has built a solid reputation as one of the top industry thought leaders for the luxury childcare market. In addition to her direct NCS and nanny experience, Stefanie holds over 10 industry-specific certifications and endorsements, including the INA’s Credentialed Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist, CACHE Certification, the Newborn Care Specialist Association’s Advanced NCS Certification, and Master NCS designation from Newborn Care Solutions. She continues to add to her expertise and is currently seeking a Master’s degree in Infant Mental Health.
As co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Stefanie works closely with service providers and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families to perfect their service delivery while elevating the
childcare within the household. As a coach, Stefanie guides NCSs and nannies through the complex world of private service, helping them continue their personal growth while improving their technical skills. As a consultant, Stefanie offers the parents an expert view into their household operations to help them establish a stable and consistent home that ensures the mental and physical well-being of children of all ages.
Annie Duguid has dedicated over 20 years of her life to improving the lives of infants and their families as a Newborn Care Specialist, consultant, and educator. With a focus on providing the best start possible, particularly during the crucial first three years, her work has taken her from some of the poorest countries in the world to serving the top tier of high-net-worth families. During her decade in Uganda, Annie established three orphanages with advanced medical facilities, where over 1,500 abandoned babies have been rescued and nurtured. In more recent years, her expertise with medically fragile infants and focus on healthy attachments caught the attention of some of the most influential families in the world, and here she added a distinguished level of childcare education for the parents and the entire staff. She is an expert problem-solver, creating service and childcare plans that incorporate multiple estates, mega- yachts, and teams of nannies. Annie makes it her mission to balance the desires of the principals with the needs of the children, effortlessly managing multiples, medical conditions, sleep challenges, and heavy worldwide travel. As a co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Annie is committed to sharing her experience and expertise to upskill others in the industry.
Emotional Skill Building
Research shows that children’s emotional competence, which includes self-regulation, is critical for developing a strong foundation in early childhood. This workshop will help caregivers understand the value of emotions and the importance of building and sustaining positive emotional climates in the households we support. Together, we will explore different resources and tools necessary to promote children’s emotional intelligence. Through practical strategies, we will learn how to help children recognize, identify, understand, express, and regulate their emotions, effectively building resilience to face the complexities of everyday life.
Lwando is a professional career nanny of 16 years. With a background as a Kindergarten-3rd grade teacher. Compassion, patience and clear communications at the core of her nanny philosophy. L has worked with families privately and from newborns as NCS to school aged children. During her long term positions, L has transitioned from NCS to nanny to Governess.
Gender Doesn’t Limit You: Expanding play, disrupting the gender binary,
and smashing gender roles
In this workshop, we explore what is described as “Gender Neutral” parenting. To be clear, this doesn’t mean: raising kids with no gender. It does mean raising kids with self-awareness, self- determination, and confidence. We will discuss the following questions: How do unquestioned gender norms limit and potentially harm us from an early age? How can we challenge the harmful messages kids receive that limit their potential? Why is disrupting the gender binary important? And how does gender neutral parenting facilitate and support families to empower their kids with the freedom to be themselves?
Heather Coutts, PhD, is a creative and dynamic educator with a specialization in Human Sexuality with diverse experience in education, social media marketing, event planning, cabaret performance, community organizing, and child-care. She is an advocate and accomplice who actively works towards eliminating racism, LGBTQI+ education, and
empowering women and girls as a Youth Empowerment Program Manager at YWCA Tri-County Area where she facilitates girls programming, social justice programing, and organizes YW3CA’s period poverty pantry: Dignity. Period. When she is not educating, entertaining, or organizing community on issues that feed her soul she is watching TV with her partner, playing pretend with her little or having deep conversations about gender and sexuality with her bigs.
11:15- 12:30
Holding Space for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Have you ever had a client who was overly anxious? Mom, Dad and even the grandparents called to check in a little more than normal? In this 75 minute workshop, attendees will learn the basics of pregnancy and infant loss, how to hold space for the family who has suffered a loss, and provide support for the rainbow baby.
Nneka Hall is the mother of four. She is a Maternal Health Advocate and full spectrum doula, who resides in Massachusetts. She founded Quietly United in Loss Together (QUILT) in 2014 and was invited to the US of Women’s Summit as a Nominated Change Maker in 2016. In September 2019 she was appointed to the Ellen Story Postpartum Depression Commission. In February 2020, she was invited to be Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s guest at the State of the Union because of her work in Maternal Health. She founded Mother IS Supreme Inc. in December 2020 January 2021 she was appointed to the Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission December 2021 she became a Count the Kicks Ambassador April 2022 She was accepted into the 2020 Moms Nonprofit State Fellows Program. She spoke on a panel about pregnancy and infant loss for L’Oreal in October 2022.
Leveraging Your Digital Footprint And Social Media Presence To Land Your
Dream Job
Join us at Nannypalooza for an informative and fun session with digital marketer, Daniele Sadler, who will be sharing actionable best practices with us during her workshop titled, "Leveraging Your Digital Footprint And Social Media Presence To Land Your Dream Job". In the modern job market, your online presence has never been more crucial. Danielle will guide us on how to expertly navigate the digital landscape to create a professional, trustworthy image that stands out to potential employers. Learn how to master your profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, the do's and don'ts of digital behavior, and how to showcase your unique skills and experience in the best possible light. Danielle will also illustrate how your online footprint can make or break your chances of landing your dream nanny position before you even step into the interview. Moreover, Danielle will introduce you to the power of 'social proof' and teach you how to utilize it to build a commendable online reputation. She will also guide you on conducting a personal online audit and managing the information that's publicly visible about you on the web. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the tools to protect and enhance your digital reputation. Register for Nannypalooza now for access to this eye-opening talk (and so many more!), and get ready to use the power of social media to launch your career to the next level!
Danielle Sadler: Before and throughout her current role as Marketing Director at Adventure Nannies for the past seven years, Danielle has worked with local and national businesses to develop their branding and marketing. Danielle runs a one-woman digital marketing agency and continues to support small businesses nationwide. Danielle’s optimism is limitless, and she loves a hearty challenge. She’s passionate about using her inherent privilege to amplify and
center the voices of those who have been historically marginalized by systems of oppression. She lives in beautiful Seattle, WA with her incredible partner and their adorable, spirited dog Arlo.
The Art of Toddler Negotiation
Join Talea as we dive into tips, tricks, and tools to stop the toddler/adult power struggle while empowering nannies to be gentle but firm in their approach to toddler negotiation.
Talea Chenault
Talea is a childcare professional offering childcare and educational services for families and local organizations in the greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and surrounding areas. Talea utilizes a childcare model that focuses on child development, social skill development, and teaching new skills. Talea has a dedication to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for all children.
1:45-3:00
Affirming Acceptance: Best practices for supporting your LGBTQI+ youth and
family
In this workshop, we look at how we can best support the LGBTQI+ members of our families. We will identify hurdles that LGBTQI+ youth might face in their schools and broader communities. We will also get familiar with some of the evolving terminology you might encounter. Mainly, though, we will focus on four key areas: 1)how to signal you are a safe resource and ally for our LGBTQI+ youth and families, 2) best practices for supporting kids who are coming out, 3) What LGBTQI+ youth and families may share regarding their authentic self, and 4) Resources to help you, your youth, and your families.
Heather Coutts, PhD, is a creative and dynamic educator with a specialization in Human Sexuality with diverse experience in education, social media marketing, event planning, cabaret performance, community organizing, and child-care. She is an advocate and accomplice who actively works towards eliminating racism, LGBTQI+ education, and empowering women and girls as a Youth Empowerment Program Manager at YWCA Tri-County Area where she facilitates girls programming, social justice programing, and organizes YW3CA’s period poverty pantry: Dignity. Period. When she is not educating, entertaining, or organizing community on issues that feed her soul she is watching TV with her partner, playing pretend with her little or having deep conversations about gender and sexuality with her bigs.
Transitions :An RIE Approach Part I
Transitions during care, and during a child’s day are often overlooked, but are key moments when the adult must be fully present. Infant care can always be mapped out as diapering, feeding and sleeping. Those topics have been discussed and many opinions have been offered on best practices. We have opened and expanded our thoughts and training on the times in between these caregiving activities, especially immediately before and after body care. How can the adult accomplish more seamless transitions and facilitate the child's understanding and participation? We can better prepare ourselves, and the child, for what is coming next. We will introduce and illuminate some of our most recent work in regard to transitions and practical methods in supporting trust and security within the infant and young child.
This workshop demonstrates and shares how we have approached our attempts to ease the stress of children in transition. From parent to caregiver, from independent play to caregiving activity and into sleeping.
Eileen O’Sullivan began her RIE journey in 1989 when she started a Co-Op nursery school for a small group of children. The children had all been in RIE class and wanted to continue being together. She has taken two more such groups of IE children through to Kindergarten. She trained with Magda Gerber at the original RIE center, Santa Monica and in Culver City for over 25 years. She is continuing her training with the Pikler Institute as a Pedagogue Candidate in Budapest, Hungary where RIE has its origins. She has over thirty years of experience applying the RID/Pikler philosophy with children in groups.
Nicole Vigliotti began her early childhood career in search of more meaningful work as an infant caregiver at Little Learners Lodge (LLL). After studying with Magda Gerber in 1998, Nicole received her Montessori 3-6 credentials in order to remain with her primary group of infants through Kindergarten. She continued her studies under the guidance of Anna Tardos and the team of experts at the Pikler Institute in Budapest. During her 25 years as Head of School at LLL, Nicole also served on both the RUE and Pikler USA Governing Boards, piloted the first East Coast RIE certified center, produced Beverly Kovach’s BEING WITH INFANTS video training series and chartered a public Montessori elementary school.
COOPERATION: The Result of the 3 C’s
- If you often get frustrated with your child because they won’t listen... then this course is for you.
- If transitioning from one activity to another creates a battle every time... then this course is for you.
- If you just wish they would listen the first time... then this course is for you.
- If you feel like if you don’t yell, they don’t listen... then this course is for you.
- If you punish and punish and nothing seems to work... then this course is for you.
Encouraging children to cooperate and listen is not about threatening them or punishing them, it’s about building trust, respect and the encouragement that motivates them to contribute, listen and cooperate. But how does that happen? 3 C’s, that’s how.
In this course, you will learn the 3-fold method that works with kids of all ages and eliminates the cycle of punishment, frustration, overwhelm and the need to yell.
Celia Kibler is a Best-Selling Author, a Family Empowerment Coach and the Founder of Pumped Up Parenting, Funfit® Family Fitness, and International Day of Calm.
Celia believes that the more parents understand their children and themselves, the better they can communicate and relate while building trust and respect within a nurturing, fun environment. Her reason is simple... because we are raising
adults, not children. With over 40 years of coaching, teaching, and counseling kids and their parents, including Special Needs populations, Celia has found successful solutions for real-life parenting situations with advice that is easy to follow, doable, and result-driven. She brings that wisdom to you in her book, as well as in Private and Group Coaching programs.
3:30-4:45
Panel Discussion: How Your Job Can Transition To A Nanny Manager Role
With Kellie Geres, Lwando and Candi Vajana
If you are considering adding household managerial details to your job, this panel is for you. Whether you want to transition to entire estate management, or just add on duties in a blended position, these experts can offer amazing advice and guidance. Come with your questions and we will offer up some great information.
Transitions Part 2
Transitions during care, and during a child’s day are often overlooked, but are key moments when the adult must be fully present. Infant care can always be mapped out as diapering, feeding and sleeping. Those topics have been discussed and many opinions have been offered on best practices. We have opened and expanded our thoughts and training on the times in between these caregiving activities, especially immediately before and after body care. How can the adult accomplish more seamless transitions and facilitate the child's understanding and participation? We can better prepare ourselves, and the child, for what is coming next. We will introduce and illuminate some of our most recent work in regard to transitions and practical methods in supporting trust and security within the infant and young child.
This workshop demonstrates and shares how we have approached our attempts to ease the stress of children in transition. From parent to caregiver, from independent play to caregiving activity and into sleeping.
Eileen O’Sullivan began her RIE journey in 1989 when she started a Co-Op nursery school for a small group of children. The children had all been in RIE class and wanted to continue being together. She has taken two more such groups of IE children through to Kindergarten. She trained with Magda Gerber at the original RIE center, Santa Monica and in Culver City for over 25 years. She is continuing her training with the Pikler Institute as a Pedagogue Candidate in Budapest, Hungary where RIE has its origins. She has over thirty years of experience applying the RID/Pikler philosophy with children in groups.
Nicole Vigliotti began her early childhood career in search of more meaningful work as an infant caregiver at Little Learners Lodge (LLL). After studying with Magda Gerber in 1998, Nicole received her Montessori 3-6 credentials in order to remain with her primary group of infants through Kindergarten. She continued her studies under the guidance of Anna Tardos and the team of experts at the Pikler Institute in Budapest. During her 25 years as Head of
School at LLL, Nicole also served on both the RUE and Pikler USA Governing Boards, piloted the first East Coast RIE certified center, produced Beverly Kovach’s BEING WITH INFANTS video training series and chartered a public Montessori elementary school.
Workshop: Work From Rest
Nannies choose the call to invest in the lives of children, finding purpose in molding little minds and enriching sweet hearts. But, often this can come at a cost. Career nannies are generous givers who can find themselves overworked and exhausted, with their whole health last on the list.
Imagine showing up to work fueled and filled...and not just with coffee. A nanny on mission, confident, at peace, where your body, mind and soul feel balanced and ready for the day. It starts from a place of rest, and we’re not just talking bubble baths and massages.
In this workshop, Greta will share practical ways to prioritize care for the most important person in your world, you! She’ll talk about rhythms and routines, reducing hurry, living simply, incorporating boundaries and honoring your dreams. Including, a million-dollar morning routine, the art of solo-tasking and even a life-changing hack to improve your romantic relationships. The hopeful goal is for you to never pour from an empty cup again.
Greta Schraer has devoted the last two decades of her life to the childcare industry as a professional nanny, youth minister, nanny community director and nanny placement agency owner. CincyNanny began in 2009, first as a community of professional career nannies when she began gathering Cincinnati nannies for training, playdates, social events and professional peer support. In 2016, Greta expanded CincyNanny to offer nanny placement, connecting families and career nannies for employment. Greta has a heart to mentor families through the hiring process, advocating for legal pay and excellent screening. She seeks to coach candidates and mentor nanny leaders with her expertise and unique voice in the industry. Greta served a cumulative 9 years on the International Nanny Association Board, was awarded the INA Nanny of the Year Award in 2010 and the APNA Rising Star Award in 2021. Leading with integrity, locally and nationally, Greta has a heart to elevate the nanny industry overall, while empowering women in the workforce.
Sunday
9:00- 10:15
Music as a Tool in Childcare
This workshop will cover the scientific connection between music and brain development in early childhood, and will focus on ways to implement music in your profession to implement compliance, focus, and enrichment
Catherine Bixler
Catherine Bixler is a career nanny from Atlanta, Georgia. She minored in music therapy in college and has been implementing the benefits of music in her profession ever since. She is a singer in a cover band and has a passion for using music to brighten up the everyday mundane corners of life
The Nanny’s Taxes: Requirements & Total Compensation
What should a nanny know about their payroll taxes? Is it just knowing the difference between a 1099 and W2? When should over-time be applied? What is total compensation, and does it impact payroll taxes? Join us for a talk on nanny tax requirements and total compensation! We will go through common questions like these and anything else surrounding nanny taxes in the household employment arrangement!
Franny Wood
Client Success Specialist, HomeWork Solutions
Passionate about community and childcare, Franny Wood has devoted her career to the household employment industry. With over 17 years of industry experience, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2014 while working as a nanny. She has used her education in psychology and child-development to work with families in various employment arrangements, from traditional nanny roles to specialized work with neurodiverse children in community settings. She enjoys participating in industry conferences, interNational Nanny Training Days, and in childcare social groups/book clubs. While working in the industry, she has come to appreciate the nuances of household employment tax law, and recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. As an advocate for fair and legal pay, with HomeWork Solutions she is in a unique position to guide both nannies and families on understanding tax obligations and how both employees and employers can benefit with total compensation employment arrangements.
10:45-12:00
Tips and Tools for Helping Children with ADHD Thrive
ADHD is a superpower if you know how to use it. And kids are still learning. Kids with ADHD can use their superpowers to create something amazing... or to make a big mess. In this workshop, you'll learn to engage the creative, curious ADHD brain in solving everyday problems. You'll develop strategies for managing the chaos that comes with caring for a child with ADHD, and for teaching them to manage it too.
Robin Brannan is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor in the State of Maryland, and the Founder/Director of Better Together Family Therapy (https:// betterfamilytherapy.com). For more than 20 years she has been helping families living with ADHD, anxiety, or autism thrive. Robin knows that the support of a great caregiver makes a big difference in these families' mental health. She brings her full toolbox of tips and tricks for helping children thrive with ADHD and related needs, and is ready to share them with you!
Play for Infants
Play improves the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of infants and toddlers. Through play, children learn about the world and themselves. Playfulness is fundamental to healthy development and Stefanie shows shows you why play matters, how it works, and how each nanny should bring play into children’s lives to give them the best start in life.
As a highly sought speaker and luxury market expert, Stefanie Hudgins’s loves childcare and supporting families extends into teaching and coaching high-performing NCSs and nannies worldwide. For over 30 years, Stefanie Hudgins has built a solid reputation as one of the top industry thought leaders for the luxury childcare market. In addition to her direct NCS and nanny experience, Stefanie holds over 10 industry-specific certifications and endorsements, including the INA’s Credentialed Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist, CACHE Certification, the Newborn Care Specialist Association’s Advanced NCS Certification, and Master NCS designation from Newborn Care Solutions. She continues to add to her expertise and is currently seeking a Master’s degree in Infant Mental Health.
As co-founder of Private Service Coaching, Stefanie works closely with service providers and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families to perfect their service delivery while elevating the childcare within the household. As a coach, Stefanie guides NCSs and nannies through the complex world of private service, helping them continue their personal growth while improving their technical skills. As a consultant, Stefanie offers the parents an expert view into their household operations to help them establish a stable and consistent home that ensures the mental and physical well-being of children of all ages.
Program Sponsored by Aunt Ann’s In House Staffing
Workshop handouts and slides
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