EPISODE 11 SHOW NOTES
In this month’s episode, I was excited to talk with Ryan Jordan, founder and CEO of Educated Nannies and Educated Newborn Care Specialists. Ryan and I connected through our certification in positive discipline, and she comes from an education background. Ryan became a nanny on a part-time basis when she was teaching, and eventually, it evolved into her full-time gig. After seeing a need for educated, play-based nannies, she created her own company, Educated Nannies, in 2013. Educated Nannies is now nationwide, and while it has been a true labor of love for Ryan over the last decade, she has such a passion for the nannies and families she gets to support!
Ryan and I talk about the importance of forming a strong connection with your child’s nanny, and how to really foster that bond over time. We also discuss the process of bringing a nanny on when your family is ready to do so, how parents can best support their children and nanny’s relationship over time, why full transparency when working with a nanny is vital, key factors that will help increase longevity between nanny and family relationships, and more.
Whether you’re showing regular appreciation and gratitude for your nanny, giving them quality ‘time off’, or even, clearly communicating how they can best help your family when working together, the little things (like genuine kindness and respect), go a long way in forming a strong connection. If you’ve been considering working with a nanny, this episode is packed full of tips and value to help you navigate doing so, and ultimately, make the best possible decision for you and your family!
Ryan Jordan is the founder and CEO of the award-winning nationwide agencies Educated Nannies, and Educated Newborn Care Specialists located in Los Angeles. Ryan also hosts The Educated Mama podcast and she consults with parents and nannies. Ryan has over twenty-five years of experience working with children and families as a childcare expert, teacher, positive discipline educator, nanny, and tutor. She was also featured in the Northwestern Mutual 2020 fall campaign for female entrepreneurs who successfully pivoted during a pandemic.Ryan earned a multiple-subject teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University. In addition to teaching, Ryan spent more than six years as a teacher and full-time professional nanny for high-profile families in LA. Educated Nannies earned the Red Tricycle Award for Most Helpful Childcare Agency in Los Angeles. Ryan was also featured in the Huffington Post for young entrepreneurs who inspire others, and she was nominated for the LA Business Journalʼs Women Making a Difference Award.
In addition to guiding families and consulting, Ryan is happily married and the proud mother to a son and daughter who fill her days with laughter, an abundance of love, and motherhood challenges.
In this episode about forming a strong connection with your child’s nanny, we cover:
- Ryan’s journey from school teacher to full-time nanny, which ultimately led her to launching her own company, Educated Nannies
- Important traits Ryan is looking for when partnering with/bringing a nanny into her company
- When you should consider bringing on a nanny + how to start the process of doing so
- Ways for parents to help foster the bond between their children + nanny when starting a new nanny relationship
- Being as transparent as possible upfront when you begin working with a nanny
- Key factors that lead to increased longevity for nanny and family relationships
- How nannies can continue ongoing communication that is most helpful for parents when taking care of their children
- Some important considerations (that can easily be overlooked) to keep in mind when you’re starting a new nanny relationship
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Ryan on Instagram @educatednannies
- Learn more about working with Ryan and her team by visiting https://www.educatednannies.com/ and https://www.educatedncs.com/
- Connect with me on Instagram @nestedsleep
Learn more about working together by visiting my website
More about The Nested Parent Podcast:
Welcome to The Nested Parent Podcast! This podcast is hosted by Dr. Kelsey Alford, a mama of 2, certified pediatric nurse practitioner, certified positive discipline parent educator, and trained professional in sleep. Kelsey’s passion is teaching families how to navigate the world of sleep and provide the best evidenced based sleep and parenting support that can be put to use TODAY. Learning what works best for you and your family is key – it’s never too late to make your home a peaceful, rested one!
You can expect to hear a variety of parenthood topics here, as well as learn from expert guests who help with parenting babies through teens.
Connect with Kelsey on Instagram @nestedsleep
Learn more about working with Kelsey by visiting her website www.nestedsleep.com
