markconsueloss: : Nannypalooza Speakers part 1

Once again, Nannypalooza outdoes itself with its lineup of speakers for this years conference. ?This must-attend event for caregivers and industry professionals guarantees educational and networking opportunities for today?s professional.

Here?s a sneak peek at this years line up ?

Brain Development- Linda Lombardo?

Communicating With Teens on Tough Topics

Teens and tweens are faced with lots of choices these days. Peer pressure, drinking, drugs and sex are all topics that must be discussed but how? And how as a nanny can you support both the teens and the parents? Come and discuss how to support kids through these tough times and how to communicate effectively as they make these choices. Monica?s role as a nanny and as a former social services professional makes her the perfect person to help you help your older kids.

Monica Harrietha started caring for children at the age of 12 and began nannying when she was 16 until the age of 26 and had?experienced both the live-in and live-out nanny positions along the?way working with various families and children from infancy to preteen.?She then pursued a career in Social Services. She began volunteering as a peer support counsellor/grant researcher at a Christian pregnancy care centre. She was also employed at a group home and a shelter for street youth, as a support counsellor for high risk teens under the care of Children?s Aid Society. Eventually, Monica decided to branch out further in my profession where she worked for a company running a home as?a Live-in Child and Youth Worker/Foster parent?to high risk teens. During this time she lived and worked for 2 1/2 years with up to 4 teens?in the home at one time.

After 5 years of working extensively within this field, in 2010, Monica decided to?return to her old profession of being a professional Nanny which she continues to date. Monica has created a site called Nanny Innovator on facebook where she researches various websites of interest to provide free assistance, resources, education, and tools to nannies, caregivers, parents, teachers and those within her profession of Social Services. Monica lives in Toronto, Canada.

The Nanny Job Search Portfolio: The Secret to Landing the Interview and Winning The Job

In today?s ultra-competitive market, nannies need to be proactive and search savvy to land their next great job. Having nanny experience or a solid educational background isn?t enough anymore. You have to answer the unspoken question parents have; ?Why should I hire you over all the other great candidates out there??? A job search portfolio will help you answer that question in a unique and compelling way.

In this session, you?ll learn:

??????? the difference between a traditional, scrapbook portfolio and a job search portfolio

??????? how a job search portfolio will get you in the door with high end boutique agencies and quality families, set the stage for landing the job before the interview begins and show why you?re worth what you?re asking for

??????? what to include in your job search portfolio and how all the pieces fit together

??????? ways to use the fundamental selling principle of feature vs. benefit in your portfolio and throughout your job search

This interactive session will feature small and large group exercises that will give you the chance to see how the ideas presented can be customized to your individual situation.? These exercises will also show you how to use a job search portfolio to overcome the common challenges of entry, mid, and executive level nannies.? Don?t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most powerful tools in the savvy nanny?s job search aerosol.

Lora Brawley, owner of?NannyBizReviews.com?and?TopNannyTalent.com

For parents seeking expert assistance in the recruitment, screening and retention of quality in-home caregivers; for nannies seeking expert guidance on locating and landing their next great job; and for those wanting to create and maintain successful, long-term nanny/family relationships, Lora Brawley offers a wealth of experience and expertise. During her 22 years in the nanny industry she?s earned a reputation for providing a unique blend of common-sense strategies and intuitive guidance to the nannies and parents she works with.

Ms. Brawley has developed a variety of exclusive tools to help families and caregivers find the right nanny / job match. And her popular A to Z Nanny Contract guides caregivers and parents through the ins and outs of the employment relationship.

Throughout her diverse career within the nanny industry, Ms. Brawley has been a sought after expert on a variety of in-home care topics. She?s been a guest on numerous talk shows, Dateline, CNN fn and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Star Ledger, CHILD magazine and the British journal, The Professional Nanny. She has also been a speaker at various childcare conferences including the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She was also a contributing author to Secrets of the Safety Goddess.

She blends her passion for high quality childcare and practical yet transformative communication skills in a variety of training and facilitating roles.? She?s a WA STARS communications trainer, a trained mediator and Positive Discipline Parent Educator.

Positive Discipline

**please note that this workshop is broken up into 2 parts- to get the full benefits it is best to attend both sessions

Positive Discipline is an approach to discipline based on the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and developed by Dr. Jane Nelson.? It is designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities, and? teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults.

During the workshop, a brief history of the theory behind positive discipline will be presented, along with strategies and tools consistent with the positive discipline approach to implement in working with children and families. Participants will have an opportunity to obtain guidance in deciding on which tools could be helpful for specific?misbehavior?s.

Heather Watson-Perez, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents and their families. Dr. Watson-Perez is currently the Clinical Supervisor of the Child and Adolescent Program at The Koch Center in Waldwick and Englewood, NJ.? Dr. Watson-Perez obtained her undergraduate degree at The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, her MA from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her Ph.D. from Fairleigh Dickinson University.? She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Nassau University Medical Center.

Fun and Healthy Foods for Infants and Toddlers

Babies arrive in such a pure and natural form, requiring only breast milk. When they are ready for ?solids?, we introduce pure and natural foods, one at a time. But, ?graduating? from pureed foods does not mean that processed foods are the next step. Babies and toddlers can be taught to like natural foods like fruits and veggies and even zucchini! A nanny plays an important role in teaching children how to eat right and sets the stage for lifelong eating habits. Come and learn about food from ?Thee Baby Lady? and discover fun and new approaches for ages 0-4 years old.

Christy Waterhouse, Thee Baby Lady is a ?Baby Professional? with over 30 years experience with newborns, infants, and toddlers. She is a certified postpartum doula, a certified newborn massage instructor, and a children?s book author. She has an online community on Facebook covering topics ranging from pregnancy, infants and toddler years. Christy has a long record of success getting ?little eaters? to try new foods that are healthy. Veggies and fruits are her passion! With the knowledge she has gained of what ?works?, she developed her own curriculum and teaches group and private classes to parents and their infants and toddlers. She is sought after for private consultations in planning baby?s first foods and also troubleshooting and customizing dietary plans through the toddler years. Christy published her first children?s book in July 2011, titled ?Z is for Zucchini: a Baby Foods Memory Book?, where the child gets to be the star of the book! This precious ?journal? documents the photos taken of the child enjoying vegetables and fruits, providing a powerful teaching tool. One of the repeated quotes declared by moms, local and nationwide, ?Christy got my kids to eat things I could never get them to eat.?

Taking Advantage of New Opportunities In The Job Market

The nanny industry is changing.? Lots of today?s families aren?t looking for a traditional nanny.? Instead, they?re looking for a person with a wider skill set that can provide part high quality child care and part household and/or family support.? This session will explore this new tread and give you the information you need to take full advantage of these specialized jobs that are offering some of the top money and benefits in the industry.

This session will:

??????? explore the new trend of blended positions

??????? help you decide if it?s the right career move for you

??????? detail what you can expect in responsibilities, salary, benefits and challenges

??????? give you insider tips on successfully navigating this unique job market

??????? connect you to the resources you need to make the transition from nanny to your new blended position

Panel ? Lora Brawley of NannyBizReviews.com, Matthew Haack of DEMA, Michael Wright of DEMA

With over 1400 members DEMA, Domestic Estate Managers Association, has established itself as an industry leader when it comes to professional and personal development in the Private Service Community.? DEMA?s goal is to provide continuing education and resources to the Private Service Industry.? This in turn will ensure more secure careers for their members and more protection & preservation of the estates or residences they manage.

Matthew Haack:

Mr. Haack has been the driving force behind the Domestic Estate Managers Association from the start of our inception in early 2007.?His vision for raising standards in?all lines of service has been the?main?focus in his passion for serving those in Private Service.

Prior to founding DEMA, Haack was the General Manager of a high-end cleaning company in Southeast Michigan that exclusively serviced estate homes in which he had many clients that were from Private Service.? Previously, he had held multiple executive level management positions in a retail corporate setting.? His track record of management has been instrumental in the success of the Domestic Estate Managers Association thus far.

Mr. Haack also served our country in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from Northwood University with a degree in Business Management.

Michael Wright:

Mr. Wright has served the Domestic Estate Managers Association from the?beginning and has overseen the development of systems in order to carry out our member?s mission and vision. His joy of connecting people in such an isolated and private industry has been his main passion for serving those in Private Service.

Prior to founding DEMA, Wright was the Director of Marketing and worked alongside Mr. Haack at the same high-end cleaning company in Southeast Michigan.? Previously, he had held sales positions in? Corporate America? and had worked for many years in construction.? His past experience in servicing HNW clients in the residential?and commercial construction industry has been very valuable in communicating with our membership.

Mr. Wright has also participated in and served on Board of Directors in multiple associations for different professions of management.

Positive Discipline part 2?

**please note that this workshop is broken up into 2 parts- to get the full benefits it is best to attend both sessions

Coming September 24, part 2 of Nannypalooza Speakers. ?