{"podcast":{"title":"What The Nanny Heard","slug":"what-the-nanny-heard-7050295","podcast_index_feed_id":7050295,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/670126610aa98133a31dd89f","website_url":"https://www.yournannynetwork.co.uk","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/670126610aa98133a31dd89f/1728845653154-e595984d-77f9-454c-96ea-2cddaeddad95.jpeg","author":"Charlotte Goodship-Hoyle, Charlotte Pyke, Millie Morris.","episode_count":90,"summary":"This is a podcast for Nannies by Nannies! What The Nanny Heard is brought to you by Charlotte, Charlie and Millie. With their combined working careers of nearly 60 years there is very little that these ladies have not experienced. Charlotte, Charlie and Millie are here to help navigate Nannies through the tricky aspects of their employment. With their frank and relaxed chat the ladies are here to offer supportive advice: whether it’s an uncomfortable discussion with your boss, an HR query or simply not knowing what to pack for your children’s long haul flight. The ladies can help! Also featuring their weekly “Just for a Laugh” which delves into the listeners’ funny stories. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_nanny_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/145513705160641 Email: yournannynetwork@gmail.com Website: https://www.yournannynetwork.co.uk/ Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-nanny-heard/id1773662104 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T12:20:28.885158+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-nanny-heard-7050295"},"episode":{"title":"When You’re Better At The Job Than The Parents","slug":"when-you-re-better-at-the-job-than-the-parents","published_at":"2026-04-14T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-nanny-heard-7050295/when-you-re-better-at-the-job-than-the-parents","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-nanny-heard-7050295","url":"https://shows.acast.com/what-the-nanny-heard/episodes/69db536997d78f9e2bfa57ed","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/670126610aa98133a31dd89f/e/69db536997d78f9e2bfa57ed/media.mp3","summary":"Charlotte, Charlie and Millie explore the question of who is responsible for setting boundaries and expectations for the children in their care. While Nannies often bring professional experience and a strong understanding of child development, parents ultimately define the values and parenting approach they want for their family. The conversation highlights that the most successful arrangements come from collaboration, where both roles are respected and clearly understood. The discussion then moves on to what happens when a Nanny feels a situation isn’t working. The ladies emphasise the importance of approaching these conversations with sensitivity and professionalism. Rather than criticising, Nannies should focus on observations, use calm and neutral language, and centre the child’s wellbeing. Offering thoughtful solutions and choosing the right moment to raise concerns can make all the difference in how the message is received. They also touch on the importance of checking in with parents before suggesting any changes to routines or behaviour. While a Nanny may feel adjustments would be beneficial, parents may be perfectly happy with how things are. It’s important for Nannies to remember that their role is to advise and support, not to override parental decisions. An important reminder throughout the episode is that sometimes a Nanny and family may simply not be the right match. If a parent does not wish to change their approach and it conflicts with the nanny’s professional values, it’s okay to acknowledge that the relationship may not work long-term. Finally, the ladies discuss the impact of a Nanny who consistently criticises the parents’ parenting style. This can quickly damage trust, create tension within the home, and ultimately affect the children. Maintaining…","meta_description":"Charlotte, Charlie and Millie explore the question of who is responsible for setting boundaries and expectations for the children in their care. While Nan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1825,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/what-the-nanny-heard-7050295/episodes/when-you-re-better-at-the-job-than-the-parents/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-the-nanny-heard-7050295/when-you-re-better-at-the-job-than-the-parents.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}