Martha Tyler

Screen Time with Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson

Screen Time with Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson

This week we tackle the dreaded "Screen Time" Dun Dun DUN! Luckily, Dr. Colleen Russo Johnson is an expert and she walks us through when screen time can actually be useful and help children grow and learn! Like any tool, it depends on how you use screen time!

Way Past Books with Hallee Adelman

Way Past Books with Hallee Adelman

This week is an author interview for the ages! Hallee Adelman joins us to talk about her amazing "Way Past" series that's all about feelings! These books have been really popular with every kid I've read them with and are such a great springboard for conversations about feelings! You'll hear the delight in our voices as we discuss methods for working with kids on expressing and working through their feelings!

Work Life Balance

Work Life Balance

Finding the balance between our jobs and our lives can be extra tricky for nannies. Sometimes our identity is wrapped up in being a nanny. Luckily, this week we have Amber Noelle to walk us through how to maintain our work life balance! I am constantly inspired by her Instagram account and was delighted to have her on the show!

Let's Learn About Science

Let's Learn About Science

Dr. Stephanie Ryan is back to talk us through some fun 4th of July science experiments! These are a wonderful way to celebrate an often very loud holiday for kids who may not enjoy fireworks or if it's raining! All of these experiments can be done any other time of the year too! Make sure you follow both Dr. Stephanie and Chronicles of Nannya to see videos of how all of these are done!

Emergency Helpers

Emergency Helpers

Emergencies happen when we least expect them. As nannies, it can be really anxiety provoking to think that a major emergency may happen on our watch. Brigid Murphy joins us to talk about her use of "Emergency Helpers" with her nanny kids and how it has come in handy over the years! This interview certainly changed how I talked about emergencies with my nanny kids!

Nannypalooza

Nannypalooza

"Nannypalooza is a national nanny conference. Designed by nannies, for nannies, the gathering is an amazing weekend of learning, connecting and growing as a professional." Sue Downey joins us this week to talk about Nannypalooza! If you haven't heard of Nannypalooza, do not pass go, do not collect $200, please just listen to this episode because it's one of the best conferences around!

My Gnome on the Roam

My Gnome on the Roam

"My Gnome on the Roam ® is a collection of toys and tools designed to help families bring more adventure to their lives, it's a suitcase full of memories waiting to be unpacked. It’s an invitation to explore, create and connect with your family. It's a brand with a mission…designed help busy families build adventure and create stronger, happier kids, and more present and connected adults." This week we talk with My Gnome on the Roam's creator, Anne Armstrong, about how she developed this idea and how you can use My Gnome on the Roam in your nanny day! These little guys are so much fun!