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Prevention-First Child Safety with Ashley-Lauren Elrod

2026-08-1932:17

Big conversations about safety do not have to feel scary, and they do not have to wait until a child is old enough to "understand." In this live Summit Session, host Deej Jalal sits down with trauma-informed advocacy leader and board-certified mental health coach Ashley-Lauren Elrod to talk about what prevention-first child safety actually looks like in a working household. Ashley-Lauren walks through Maya's Magic Word, her story-based safety program for children ages two to six, and how it t...

Advocacy Without Limits: Inclusion, Leadership, and Creating Change with Sean Hines

2026-08-0553:56

We talk with Sean Hines about disability advocacy that is rooted in real relationships, real planning, and the belief that people deserve a full life. Sean shares how “assume capability” changes the way we nanny, teach, and move through the world, plus concrete ways to build inclusion without turning it into a performance. • Sean’s path from caregiving to special education teaching to professional nannying • The prom story that reveals how exclusion hides in plain sight • Wh...

Grief, Signs, and Hope: Helping Kids Navigate Loss with Jenny Robinson Clark

2026-03-0350:42

In this episode of Adventure Nannies on Air, our marketing director, Reagan, sits down for a heart-to-heart with children's book author Jenny Robinson Clark and her husband, Travis Clark, the lead singer of We The Kings. They dive deep into the kind of conversations we often want to protect kids from, but that are so vital for their growth and healing. Reagan shares a vulnerable "learning edge" of her own: just three days after recording this interview, her grandmother passed away, making thi...

Nanny Q & A: Setting Standards in Contracts & Professional Negotiations - Part 2

2026-02-2357:35

Ever wonder how top-tier nannies lock in real benefits, predictable pay, and sane schedules—especially on demanding rota teams? We dig into the playbook that turns “hope” into clauses: health insurance reimbursements done tax-free, inflation-proof COLA raises, and clear travel policies that pay you from door to door. We share the exact levers to pull, when to bring them up, and how to frame every ask so it supports the family’s priorities while protecting your time, energy, and earnings. We ...

The Evolution of Childcare in Private Homes with Dr. Virginia Schwager — Part 2

2026-01-3047:56

Join Adventure Nannies for an insightful summit session with Dr. Virginia Schwager, also known as Ginny, who shares her journey and expertise in the childcare industry. With over 15 years of experience, Ginny discusses the evolution of childcare, the importance of establishing systems and protocols, and the emerging role of the childcare manager. The session covers everything from communication protocols to handling high net worth families, making it invaluable for both nannies and parents. T...

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