While positions with "Work From Home" parents are nothing new, in our current world they have become far more common and come with a unique set of challenges. As a nanny, it is no longer a viable option for most to avoid working in homes where parents are consistently present. Learn how to navigate the challenges of WFH families and how to open up conversations to allow for a much more positive work environment.
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Wendy Sjaardema is a CACHE certified Newborn Care Specialist, Master NCS® and a seasoned nanny with over 15 years of professional experience. After years working in the industry and networking with nannies from all over the world, she recognized the need for targeted coaching for caregivers in the areas of interviewing, effective communication, setting healthy boundaries and resolving conflict professionally to promote healthy employment relationships.
From this need she developed her consulting company, Nanny Consults, to work side by side with nannies, newborn care specialists, doulas and other caregivers to help them through the business side of employment relationships. Nanny Consults bridges the gap between employer and employee and offers a variety of consulting services for Caregivers including Resume and Contract Writing, Interview Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving and General Coaching. Wendy also works alongside domestic employers advocating for nannies in the areas of legal pay, benefits and setting clear and appropriate expectations in a nanny/employer relationship.
In her personal life, Wendy resides in Denver, Colorado and is passionate about traveling the world, exploring the depths of the oceans while scuba diving, pairing wine with gourmet home-cooked meals and experiencing all the joys life has to offer. She takes "work hard, play hard" to heart and prioritizes self-care and adventure alongside her entrepreneurial endeavors.
What is Real Talk with Tonya Sakowicz?
We help parents and caregivers gain knowledge to increase their confidence and their success in caring for children. We’ll cover topics like feeding your baby, getting your baby and you much needed sleep, and pretty much anything else that has to do with caring for babies and their families after birth. Society sets parents up to fail; we are here to change that!