Anonymous wrote:I would LOVE if my employers brought this up to me! Just tell her you value her career choice and believe professional development is just as important for nannies as any other field.

Ditto. You sound like a great boss!

Anonymous wrote:I would LOVE if my employers brought this up to me! Just tell her you value her career choice and believe professional development is just as important for nannies as any other field.

+1

I would also LOVE if my employer brought this up to me

I would LOVE if my employers brought this up to me! Just tell her you value her career choice and believe professional development is just as important for nannies as any other field.

Hi nannies! We are first time parents with a new, wonderful but relatively inexperienced nanny. I saw this post and thought it might be a great resource for her, but I wanted to run it by other nannies to see if I am way off base. Would it be offensive or off-putting to bring this up as an interesting opportunity I came accross for her? I would pay her attendance fee, gas/mileage and also her hourly rate for her time spent at the conference. I truly think it might be a helpful conference for her, but do not want her to feel like she is obligated to go. If your MB brought this up in a friendly, casual manner and just said "We would be happy to pay if you are interested in it for your career development, but if you'd rather not or if you're not available, no worries!" would you feel somehow like you were being told you needed to shape up? She doesnt; she is just young, inexperienced, and we can all use career development. What do people think?

Considering attending ... any adcan members? what included in being a member? is it worth it?

I signed up to go. I wouldn't ask an employer to pay.

Has anyone else signed up for this? Is this something I could ask my boss to pay for?

I am planning on going! I need to renew my membership.

I am planning to go!

I really want to go to this. Any other nannies planning on going ?

Several events have been in MD including Potomac for a game day for National Nanny Night Out on Jan 25, there has been events in Bethesda, and even events in DC including a holiday party, zoo outings, game day at Board Room, and more.

If you have an idea for an event in your area, contact the organizers at ADCAN and offer to host an event or help plan an outing. They are always looking for ideas and volunteers.

American Legion Post #270
1355 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA 22101

Why does every ADCAN event take place in Virginia??? Its supposed to be a DC area group, SOME of the events should take place there, and split the difference for those of us in MD.

Where is this located? It says in McLean, where in McLean ?

National Nanny Training Day 2014
Saturday, April 12
McLean, VA
8:30 am - 3 pm

This event is open to ALL nannies and caregivers.
Hosted by ADCAN ~ Association of DC Area Nannies

http://www.dcareanannies.com/natl_nanny_training_day.html

$20 for ADCAN Members
$30 for non-members

Registration includes:
Lunch
Training Materials
Welcome Bag for each attendee
Name entered for Prizes
Certificate of Attendance


REGISTER NOW!!! https://adcan2014nntd.eventbrite.com

NNTD is a national effort to bring together nannies and caregivers in cities across the country. In the past, over 1000 nannies have gathered to learn, network and gain personal and professional growth from industry experts, leading instructors, authors and teachers.

ADCAN is proud to host the third annual National Nanny Training Day for nannies and caregivers in the metro DC area.

Tentative Schedule:

8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration, Opening Remarks

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Speaker

10:15 am - 11:15 am
Speaker

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Speaker

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Speaker

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Prizes, Closing Remarks, Certificates



Speakers:
Michelle Winters, SleepWell Sleep Solutions will discuss with us Gentle Methods for Improving Sleep at Any Age

Are you losing sleep because your child is not sleeping?
Does all the sleep information out there overwhelm you?
Do you want a gentle and respectful solution to your child’s problem?
Michelle will answer your questions and provide useful information for caregivers and parents.



Meghan Leahy, Parent Coach will present on the Nanny / Parent Relationship, specifically all working together as a family unit in caring for the children. This workshop will discuss how nannies and parents can be on the same page when it comes to issues with the children and the job.

Debra Dennis, Healthy Nannies 4 Healthy Kids / Indigo Lifestyle Solutions will discuss with us the relation between food and food allergies, behavior and learning in children.
Food, Mood and Behavior

All children behave in a less than desirable manner every now and then. It's normal for children to act up when they can't have their favorite toy or when they just need a nap. However, if behavioral problems disrupt both classroom and home time and the child you care for just seems all-around miserable, it may be time to look into the hidden cause of behavioral problems.

This presentation will help you demystify the common foods that trigger mood and behavioral challenges in children. You will walk away with knowledge and tools to support you in making a sustainable difference in these children’s lives, yours and those around them.

Additional speaker and topic to be announced.


ADCAN is proud to support The Reading Connection. Attendees can bring books to donate to the children of The Reading Connection.