Our NNNRW Dinner is only one week away, and I cannot help but think of the opportunities we have for the Professional Nanny Industry in our city. This week’s High5 focuses on the benefits Nannies and Families will have as we gather in community.
High5 Friday: Benefits of being in a Nanny Community
5. Resources & Education
By gathering as a group will bring local and national resources that others may be able to use. From CPR & First Aid training, to National Retreats and Conferences, there are many opportunities we can experience as a group or individually. As we develop a list of resources and opportunities, they will be posted on our site to share with all who seek.
4. Social Understanding
Most people do not realize that our profession has challenges and frustrations, but “A Nanny knows what a Nanny knows”. Who better than to ask “Is this OK?”, “What should I do?” and “I’m thinking about…”. A Nanny Community will be our “water cooler” or break room. Our place to encourage, inspire, lead and follow each other. To learn from each other’s mistakes and challenged to reach higher goals.
3. Happy Kids & Happy Nannies!
While there are many “Mommy Playdates”, ones with other Nannies are hard to find, at least thus far in our city). By meeting a group of Nannies, we will be able to find neighboring families who are close in age. Group fieldtrips will also be a fun time! Instead of isloation, have many options to share your workday with other adults and kids!
2. Affiliation
Being involved in something bigger than yourself looks wonderful on a resume. By telling a future employer or a current one that you are involved looks professional and may be that what sets you apart. It also opens you up to personal references in this industry. Affiliation will be available on the cincynanny.com website in the future.
1. Developing a Professional Standard
With a goal of educating the city – moms, businesses, etc. – we can enforce a standard of the Professional Nanny. We are not simply baby-sitters, like many may think. By developing an expectation of all Nannies that are affiliated with us, we can live out a higher standard to our employers, peers, and all who are observing. What a responisbility we have.
If you haven’t RSVP-ed for our Nannies Night Out – Sept. 26th, please email gretaschraer(at)mac(dot)com. More information at cincynanny.com!
