What The Nanny Heard

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

May 26, 2025 39 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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April 22, 2025 35 mins


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...

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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...

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April 7, 2025 30 mins


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 ...

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March 31, 2025 34 mins






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...

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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!



Get in touch:


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_nanny_network/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/145513705160641

Email: yournannynet...

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Charlotte, Charlie and Millie interview the incredible Heidi.

Heidi is a Child Protection Social Worker for the council.

Heidi discusses her interpretation of safeguarding as well as her belief that multi-partner agencies should be fully empowered to make the correct decisions.


Heidi talks about the different levels of safeguarding and how Nannies can deem what is serious enough for her to be contacted. Some cases do not need ...

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March 17, 2025 36 mins




Charlotte, Charlie and Millie tackle the conundrum that is potty training.

Or is it a conundrum at all?

The ladies discuss the difference between a child showing signs of interest in potty train and actually being ready to begin.

Age is completely irrelevant during this process, yes the ladies discuss the 'sweet spot' however, realistically no one knows or remembers what age they were potty trained.

There are hints and tips...

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March 10, 2025 51 mins

Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss returning to work after having a baby. 

Charlotte and Charlie interview their very own Millie! Whoop!

Millie gives an honest insight into each and every step of her journey from getting pregnant, pregnancy, having a baby and then eventually returning back to work.

The ladies discuss what is viable and sustainable once the Nanny brings their baby to work. As well as the key things to discuss a...

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Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss how Nannies can show themselves in their best light on their 1st day at work. 

The importance of the preparation beginning once the contract is signed and not when the Nanny knocks on the door for their 1st day in their new role.

The ladies discuss how it takes time for Nannies to create bonds and relationships with the children in their care.

So Nannies don't put too much pressure on you...

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In this week’s episode Charlotte, Charlie and Millie chat with the incredible Max the Manny (https://www.instagram.com/themannymax/).


Max speaks passionately about his years in childcare; starting off in a nursery then moving onto Mannying. 

He is open and honest about the prejudices he has faced as a male in a very female dominated industry. 

As well as the pros of having a unique selling point.


Max’s love for ch...

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Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss the pros and cons of working alongside other staff members.

With so many duties within the home sometimes it can be difficult for each team member to know which duty is covered by their role.

The ladies discuss different scenarios on how to find a solution for this, as well as other potential issues that may arise with numerous staff members, without causing unnecessary friction.


Charlotte...

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February 10, 2025 43 mins

Charlotte, Charlie and Millie pick apart Nanny contracts.

Despite being on PAYE Nannies are fully responsible for the complete payment of their tax and National Insurance. Nannies also need to be aware that it is their responsibility to ensure they are on the correct tax code.



Amongst other topics, the ladies dissect pensions, holiday entitlement, maternity leave.


* Nannies please do not rely on the standard employers’ con...

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February 3, 2025 32 mins


Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss the complexities of the nanny purse,

What is the best course of action where work expenses are concerned?


What is acceptable to charge your bosses for and what is not?

Can a Nanny buy a coffee? Can a Nanny buy lunch? Does it make a difference if the Nanny lives in or lives out? The ladies get into the nitty gritty of it all.


Listeners Question:?

What are our pick me ups when we're h...

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January 27, 2025 42 mins



Charlotte, Charlie and Millie discuss emotional regulation in children.

What is emotional regulation and how can Nannies help children?

The ladies discuss different strategies for children to learn how to manage their emotions and to self soothe, how it is totally fine for children to show their emotions and how the toddler years are key.

Charlotte, Charlie and Millie talk about how staying calm is key when a child is displayi...

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This week we have the incredible Liz Wise from The Cedar House Support Group in Guildford speaking to us about postnatal depression.

(​​https://www.cedarhousesupportgroup.com)


Before becoming a mother Liz had previously worked as a nanny and therefore thought motherhood would be a breeze. Unfortunately Liz went on to suffer from postnatal depression (PND). Liz talks to us about her personal experiences and how we as Nannies c...

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