Table Talk Thursday: Where You Can Find A Nannypalooza: Nannies Across America Event
by Alice Shaffer
On Monday, Regarding Nannies featured “Monday Moxie: Nannies Across America” in which Sue Downey shared with us what the 2010 Nannypalooza will be all about. Many cities are in the works already of planning a wonderful day of learning for professional nannies. These events will be held during the weekend of Sept 18th and 19th, 2010.
I am sharing with you today, some of the fun events planned already. Many cities are still planning their “Nannies Across America” event. To find out who is planning things please visit the listings of cities.
Florida:
Name of Group/Person hosting NAA: Central Florida Nannies
contact name: Marcia Van de Kieft
contact email: centralfloridanannies@yahoo.com
website: http://www.centralfloridanannies.com/
Date: Saturday, September 18th, 2010 8am-4:30pm
Location: Hampton Inn North Orlando 151 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL
Cost: $20
How to register and deadline: Details can be found on our website under the “Nannypalooza Orlando” tab. Or, you may email us at CentralFloridaNannies@yahoo.com for more info. We accept Credit, Debit, Check & Money Order. (All Credit & Debit transactions will be charged an additional $2 service fee.)
Workshops being held:
We are still working on finalizing our workshop schedule,
We are having the following workshops:
- Presenting Yourself to Families
- Taking Care of Nanny
- Sign Language to increase communication & literacy
- Potty Training Basics
- Redirecting Children’s Behaviors
Anything else you want to add:
Our event includes 8 workshops, Breakfast, Lunch and a Social Networking Event for just $20!!! You can’t get that kind of fun for so cheap anywhere… and learn at the same time! 🙂 Since our event is being held at a Hampton Inn, we also have a room block (under Nannypalooza Orlando/Central Florida Nannies) for $69/night (includes hot breakfast). So, attendee’s can make a weekend get-away out of it. It’s going to be a lot of fun!!
contact name: Tara Lindsay
contact email: Tara@michiganpronannies.org
website: http://www.michiganpronannies.org/
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Lahser High School, Bloomfield Hills
Cost: $25
How to register and deadline: Registration opens August 9, 2010 through September 15. Pre-registration before August 9 to training@michiganpronannies.org
Workshops being held:
*Michigan Mandated Reporter Training
*Arts and Crafts for the non-artsy nanny
*Professional Communication Skills: How to successfully navigate problems and troubles with your employers
*Stop the Meanness, Spread the Kindness: Family conflicts, Sibling rivalry, and social bullying
*Behavior and Nutrition: How what they eat affects how they act
*Self Defense for Caregivers
*Sticky Subjects: Talking to kids of all ages about drugs
*Ask Another Nanny: Roundtable style solution session
Anything else you want to add:
If your industry related business would like to sponsor Nannypalooza Detroit and/or donate items for goodie bags, please contact tara@michiganpronannies.org
contact name: Mary Boyle
contact email: northshorenanny@gmail.com
website: http://www.northshorenanny.org/ or www.nannyalliance.blogspot.com
Date: Saturday, September 18th
Location: Schlitz Audobon Nature Center (SANC) Bayside, WI
Cost: $0
How to register and deadline: RSVP by Aug. 18th to northshorenanny@gmail.com
Workshops being held: We will be having several speakers, including: Patti Bailey, Director of the SANC Preschool will be speaking about the importance of nature in child development. Patti’s workshop will include a tour of the preschool and outdoor play areas, as well as take-home materials for each participant. Marcia Hall, INA 2x NOTY nominee CPN and Parent Coach will be speaking about Children’s Personal Style. Dr. Amy Leventhal, Child Psychologist, will be speaking about Cognitive Discoveries – and more TBA!!
Anything else you want to add: We will be having a raffle, gift bags for each participant, a round-table problem-solving session and an optional dinner in the evening. Also, lunch will be provided and each participant will receive a certificate of participation. We are looking forward to a great conference!!
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