What The Nanny Heard
This is a podcast for Nannies by Nannies! What The Nanny Heard is brought to you by Charlotte, Charlie and Millie. With their combined working careers of nearly 60 years there is very little that these ladies have not experienced. Charlotte, Charlie and Millie are here to help navigate Nannies through the tricky aspects of their employment. With their frank and relaxed chat the ladies are here to offer supportive advice: whether it’s an uncomfortable discussion with your boss, an HR query or simply not knowing what to pack for your children’s long haul flight. The ladies can help! Also featuring their weekly “Just for a Laugh” which delves into the listeners’ funny stories. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_nanny_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/145513705160641 Email: yournannynetwork@gmail.com Website: https://www.yournannynetwork.co.uk/ Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-nanny-heard/id1773662104 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode, Charlotte, Charlie, and Millie sit down with Louise — a seasoned career nanny whose path unexpectedly led her into the world of high-profile families. What started as a chance placement turned into a fulfilling, decades-long career working in some of the most exclusive households.
Louise shares the highs and lows of life as a high-profile nanny, how these roles differ from more traditional ("civilian")...
As September approaches Charlotte, Charlie, and Millie dive into the topic of school and nursery transitions.
They explore what a smooth transition looks like for children starting school or nursery, and when to begin those all-important conversations about upcoming changes in daily routines.
What does true school readiness involve? What key skills and values should all Nannies be nurturing and when should the Nanny b...
In this episode, Charlotte, Charlie, and Millie dive into the dos and don’ts of CV writing for Nannies. They share expert tips on how to make your CV stand out in a competitive job market and why your CV might have more impact than you think.
Topics include:
•How long your CV should be
•What to include (and what to leave out)
•Whether it’s appropriate for employers to request a photo — and the potential for discrimination
Tune in for pr...
Charlotte, Charlie, and Millie sit down with Caline — one of Charlie’s former employers — for an honest and insightful conversation about the nanny-employer relationship.
Charlie and Caline reflect on how they built a strong, respectful dynamic that supported Caline’s children and brought harmony to their home.
They share how open communication, especially during the challenging toddler years, allowed Charlie to feel co...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss how Nannying has changed over the centuries.
Millie gives a very comprehensive overview of Nannying from the olden days!
The ladies discuss how Nannying has evolved over time. What still needs addressing in regards to support for Nannies. They all agree that the regulation has progressed however has it progressed enough, if not, what advances do we hope to see?
2025 certainly bring...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss Nanny cameras and AirTags. They explain what a Nanny camera is, what the legalities are and whether or not they, personally, think cameras and AirTags are ethical.
The ladies discuss how much ‘watching of the camera’ by the employer is OK? Is there a line? Millie gives a balanced view from the side of the parent. If a Nanny is settled in a role and the cameras are then fitted; what is th...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie chat to the lovely Suzie. Suzie gives an open and honest overview of her varied and vast career from beginning until the present day.
Suzie speaks frankly about being a mother and the financial implications of that especially when she was no longer able/wanted to Nanny.
When Suzie took the plunge and decided to return to Nannying, knew her role had to tick certain boxes. She discusses her anxieti...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss when it is time to leave a role before things become unbearable. Should Nannies continue in their role when they’re not happy or ride it out and see what happens?
The ladies discuss the complexities of a long notice period, specifically if things turn sour. There is advice on how a Nanny, trying to deal with the unpleasant day to day ramifications of resigning, can remain professional....
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss what makes a great Nanny.
Fundamental skills all Nannies have, by the very nature of someone choosing to be a Nanny in the 1st place, and how should they apply these skills.
Do all Nannies have the same skills?
The ladies discuss what skills are paramount. They offer advice on how Nannies can help themselves if they lack a specific skill or two.
Should Nannies speak up and offer their advic...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss the role of the Nanny when a new sibling is arriving.
How can Nannies prepare the older children for their new sibling? When should the older children be told a baby is coming? What level of involvement should the older children be encouraged to participate in, in regards to preparing the new baby’s nursery, buggy, clothes etc.
The ladies discuss what happens before the baby is born. Who ...
In this final installment of What The Nanny Hear Next Charlotte, Charlie and Millie interview Helen, a primary school teacher.
Helen chats about her career from adverts, in her sitting room window at 15 years old, to Nanny then primary school teacher.
Despite taking on different pressures such as class sizes and parental expectation Helen loves to build relationships and foster children’s love of learning.
Having come fr...
In the penultimate episode of What The Nanny Heard Next Charlotte, Charlie and Millie interview Laura the childminder.
Laura explains how she became a mother 15 years ago. Going on to describe how she initially took her baby to work. Unfortunately, between all the grey areas and their expectations of Laura, the situation became untenable, leading Laura to take control and become her own boss.
Laura has estab...
This is episode 4 of the What The Nanny Heard Mini Series What The Nanny Heard Next.
The next 2 week’s episodes will demonstrate how Nannies have transferable skills. How they can divert, career wise, from Nannying into something else both fulfilling and successful.
In this 4th episode Charlotte, Charlie and Millie interview Leanne about her path from loving babies to becoming a Nanny to eventually being a Nanny agency owner.
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In this 3rd episode of What The Nanny Heard... Next: Charlotte, Charlie and Millie interview Norland Nanny Emma Davis about her path from the world renowned Norland College to 1st Aid Trainer and everything in between.
Emma discusses jumping into Nannying with both feet when her Nannying career began in London with 4 children under 5! Not shy of a challenge, Emma stayed with that family for 8 years before settling down to have a...
This is episode 2 of the What The Nanny Heard Mini Series: What The Nanny Heard...Next.
The next 5 week’s episodes will demonstrate how Nannies have transferable skills. How they can divert, career wise, from Nannying into something else both fulfilling and successful.
In this 2nd episode Charlotte, Charlie and Millie interview Ella Trigwell about her path from Nanny to app creator!
Ella discusses how her personal circumst...
This is episode 1 of the What The Nanny Heard mini series: What The Nanny Heard Next.
The next 6 weeks' episodes will demonstrate how Nannies have transferable skills. How they can divert, career wise, from Nannying into something else both fulfilling and successful.
In this 1st episode Charlotte, Charlie & Millie interview Louenna Hood about her path from big sister to Nanny then beyond!
Louenna discusses what she loved a...
In this week’s extended episode Charlotte, Charlie and Millie speak to the incredible employment lawyer Lillian Caller.
Lillian is an expert in her field and worked closely with Your Nanny Network when producing the contract available on their resource Library.
Lillian gives clear and in depth answers to all the listeners’ questions whilst being mindful of swerving any lawyer jargon!!! Giving clarity on what Nannies...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss gender stereotypes such as subliminal messages that are sent to us via the clothes children wear,
The ladies discuss hints and tips on how to try and make a home more inclusive.
What language we, as professionals, catch ourselves saying and why we should not use certain phrases. Even reading books and the questions we ask children can have an unconscious bias. These topics all need to be ...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss the topic of Nannies and their age.
Does Nannying have a shelf life?
Is there an age that is too old to Nanny?
How should Nannies adapt their job role as they get older?
The ladies offer advice and ideas on different avenues for Nannies to take as they get older whilst incorporating their own personal passions.
What would employers prefer in regards to years of experience...
Charlotte, Charlie and Millie debrief on their successful 1st networking event!
What went well and what did not?!
The ladies discuss what they have learnt from their event and the changes they plan to make in the future.
Plus Millie makes a huge announcement!
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