tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16788218716938462932024-02-18T23:44:40.385-08:00All things Nannies As NeededNannies As Neededhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02638236572854698071noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1678821871693846293.post-68453234941212723922018-08-30T08:40:00.000-07:002018-08-30T08:40:43.377-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Margie Royster, Founder and CEO of Nannies As Needed has over 30 years experience in childcare service.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Nannies As Needed (aka NAN), established in 2004, is a unique family care service providing exceptional daily, short term and emergency care on an <i>as needed </i>basis and has been the recipient of the Best of Gold Coast Award for 7 years running,<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Margie has a loving yet practical view toward caring for children and her anecdotal experiences will either give you pause or make you think that they are just not pause-able. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">As a matter of reference, the insights and perspectives shared here have evolved through personal experience amassed from many of the Fairfield County Back to Schools nights over the last 10 years.<span style="margin: 0px;"> You may already be aware of t</span>hese ideas, but I’m guessing there are just as many that will be new to you! Pick and choose what works for you…and have some fun!</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">To Begin…</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Back to School Night is just not a date on a calendar...it’s an important school event, particularly if you truly want to help your child successfully ferret his way through the school year unscathed.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A bit dramatic<span style="margin: 0px;">, p</span>erhaps…but in many ways, it really is a call to battle, the academic battle! Do I hear Ivy league?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- How you approach this evening can make the difference between a survivor-able school year and a traumatic one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- If you put a little effort into your preparation, the payback will dazzle you all year through with residual benefits that just linger on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Remember, it’s “Plan the Work….and Work the Plan”</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Getting Organized</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;"><br /><span style="margin: 0px;"></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Take care of the ones left behind…husband, other children, pets…the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">right sitter</i> will make sure that all is under control on the home front as you head into battle.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It’s tough to focus on two fronts at the same time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Pack your tools in advance – a note pad, cell, canvas bag for handouts. water bottle, pens (black and red), hand wipes, etc.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Choosing Your Battle Fatigues – Wear something distinctive (but in good taste)...a pin. scarf, sweater…something that when you call a teacher after that night, you can say..”I was the one with the giraffe pin…” . You may be an individual but to the teacher, we are all alike on Back To School Night!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Don’t forget your Prep Time with your client – what questions does your child have, issues, concerns...Remember, you are his agent!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You will see and hear things this night that may be irrelevant to you on the surface but may be significant to your child.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You need to know what to look and listen for! </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Now that you have a<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>game plan, stick with it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- To begin, once you get there, park close to the exit (not the entrance) and be sure to be facing outward. When the night is over, you’ll be tired, grumpy and already working on that list of things to do at home.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>You’ll just want to get out of there…and fast! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">-Be sure to get a seat near the front of each session if only to hear the speaker/teacher clearly. This will also assure that you get all of the handouts in case they are running short.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Don’t read any of the material while you are there. There will be time for that later.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Just listen to what the teacher has to say and take notes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Avoid getting into sidebar chats with a familiar mom or dad that will distract your focus. It’s so easy to engage but can be impossible to break away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Identify at least 2 parents that you know that are in each class. They will be your sanity buds during the year in case you need to compare notes, collect missing homework, or to simply grouse. Remember, you may not always get all of the pertinent info from your child on everything throughout the year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Meet the teacher personally after his/her talk <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">but</b> for no more than 1 minute (you can’t be late to the next class!) if only to be remembered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">- Have your introductory line (be sincere) down pat.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>A question about the material just discussed will not leave an impression but an endorsement, willingness to help out during the school year, or perhaps a useful information “link” will! </span></div>
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Joyce is just one of those people that you just have no choice but to like. She
comes across as a bit shy and unassuming at first glance but a brief
conversation will quickly set you straight.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>She’s a woman of great diversity of interests and just so happens to be
good at them all! In respect of her modesty, we won’t even mention her world
class salsa dancing competitions and all that comes with it.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>But, we will embarrass JJ a bit by
sharing her exceptional skills as a childcare professional here with us at
Nannies As Needed.</span></div>
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has a Masters of Education degree from Southern CT State University and has
been engaging and caring for children for over twenty years. Her skills,
kindness and compassion are quite transparent and most impressive, particularly
to new parents.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>When asked about this,
JJ simply shares that “ My ability lies in engaging children of all ages to
explore their world and to learn through responsible play.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I use whatever materials are at hand to
create opportunities for children to develop their sense of discovery and
unique thought process”. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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nudged to go on, JJ said that “I enjoy using my extensive knowledge of Child
Development to help each and every child build their self-confidence and
encourage their curiosity.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>I understand
the need to get down on the floor to play and engage them in fun and
educational activities”.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It’s apparent
to us that because multi-tasking is so natural to her, it’s relatively easy for
JJ to push the edges of her creativity yet maintain a safe environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Where
JJ truly amasses rave reviews is from those families with special needs
children…not one but all. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So naturally,
it begged us to ask her, just what does it take to be a good special need
sitter?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Here is JJ’s response:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">“What does it takes to be a “good”
special needs sitter? My first reaction<b> </b>is</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"> why settle for “good”??</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">First and foremost, be
prepared! That will give you the confidence to enjoy the experience of caring
for any special needs child.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">Do your homework and
learn as much as you can about the child and the disability or challenges she
faces. A meet-and-greet is highly recommended. This is the best way to let her
get familiar with you and gives you the opportunity to watch her reaction to
you. Don't be alarmed if it's initially a negative reaction! The other, and
equally important, advantage of a meet-and-greet is that it allows you to
observe how the parents interact with her. Imitating those interactions are
your best tool for entering the child's comfort zone.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">Nannies always ask
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">We routinely ask about
allergies, medications, ICE contacts, favorite foods, toys or blankets for
soothing, and, of course, any behavioral concerns and how do the parents
typically handle them.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">There are only a few
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">What is the best way
to communicate with her? What will she do in return to communicate her needs?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">Are there physical
limitations or safety concerns?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">Then go ahead and have
some fun together! Stick to the child's routine, modify your words to fit her
language skills, follow her lead in the activities you share, stay calm if she
becomes upset or flustered, let her feel safe and secure in your care.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">Now, honestly, isn't
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; margin: 0px;">JJ’s insights are
pretty well grounded and are readily adaptable to most special needs
situations. Perhaps confidence comes by simply being willing to try and in taking
satisfaction from all interactions as positive experiences.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It’s amazing what a difference a little kindness,
sensitivity and understanding can make with all children and with JJ, it just comes naturally.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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As families in Fairfield county began to learn about Nannies As Needed, they seemed to appreciate our personal, hands on touch ....and that meant that we kept growing and had to give up Margie's living room for two more desks! All of our early staff were comprised of part time babysitters who wanted to be involved in Margie's vision...their enthusiasm was so addictive!</div>
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The earlier organization ran on it's stomach! There was ALWAYS 4 or 5 trays of sweets left out to nibble on...And the conversation was always the same..."I really shouldn't but I guess one won't hurt".</div>
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Only Margie ever did the dishes or cleaned up...call it pride in her own house er...office. And, yes...Margie finally got her own private office! OK, so it was a desk in her bedroom but ever the opportunist, Margie loved to be able to spread out her work on top of her mattress. Besides, at the end of some very long days, she only had to walk 5 feet to collapse onto her bed...and sometimes, she even remembered to file those papers first!</div>
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This was the way of life until February 1, 2010 when torn between wanting to "reclaim" her home, creating a clear separation between work space and home space and to further establish her presence in the business community, Margie moved into her 1st "out of home" office, on the Green, in Milford Center but....the transition was. let's just say...a bit challenging.</div>
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Going from a whole floor in her home to a one room office was an adjustment to say the least! It was on a second floor, assessable only by an incredibly steep, narrow stairwell. Much of the furniture would either not fit in the office or up the stairs to get there. But, it was easy to get to, close to everything, particularly her clients and most importantly, comfortable on Margie's cash flow...an expense that she did not have to deal with before now. The office team fast learned that morning showers and effective deodorants were just as important as answering the phones on the first ring! </div>
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Well, all good things must come to an end, (thank God!) Twenty months later, on November 1, 2011, Margie found her perfect location. It's where we all now call home! And, it was just 3 block away from our original location, at the top of the Green in Milford! </div>
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From the kitchen, it's is a straight shot to "the Pit"...close enough to snatch a water bottle between phone calls. Taking a left out of the kitchen, leads you past the bathroom, directly into our Marketing office. There is one more huge office on the right that is off limits for now while it is being repainted. It's Margie's office. And, yes, she's the one doing the painting! Stay tuned for the unveiling...shortly? </div>
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dust and chocolate foiled rabbits are tucked away in drawers to feebly attempt
to avoid a terminal sugar rush, there remains only the eggs.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Those colored eggs that look so perfect on
the panels of food dye boxes reside as neurotic tie-dyed wonders in the
refrigerator because the fun is in the creating, not in the eating.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Moms frantically google search for those easy
to prepare but absolutely delicious hardboiled egg recipes that have somehow eluded
them in years past.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Don’t bother.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>They just don’t exist.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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should.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>If you are honest with yourself,
you’ll admit that it happened to you at one time or another.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It kind of makes you reflect a bit…wondering
if it has always been this way.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>When I
paused just before Easter this year, my thoughts took me to a place in
childhoods past.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Simpler times? Maybe.
More traumatizing, definitely!</span></div>
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holidays were always filled with traditional stories.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Knowing the characters in my family and their
propensity to intermingle honored historic values with old wives tales (called
something that sounds like “bikkies”), I am not at all certain that this tale
is 100% accurate. But hey, somehow it managed to survive the centuries in my
family…tattered and frayed a bit for sure.</span></div>
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our team of Jamila, Ellen and Margie were ripe for this story that I have held
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">The prop?<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Eggs boiled in a traditional ornate Russian cauldron
with 2 lbs of onion skins! </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">The result….a
deep, rich rust color that challenged that of bricks in intensity.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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Russian Egg War by carefully selecting an egg that would hopefully endure the
rigors of battle.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>With an egg firmly
held by each, I watched them morph from grown women into mesmerized little
girls in anticipation of the tale....</span></div>
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held many centuries ago between two feuding kingdoms which had ravaged each
other for generations.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The destruction
of villages, livestock and humanity was devastating to both for as far back as
anyone could remember.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>It was the sole
reason why neither had grown in strength or evolved as a people because they
were always were rebuilding. Although the specific details escape me, it was
this one year on the eve of an Easter battle that Czar Nikta (the warm and
benevolent ruler) proposed to his adversary Czar Bautrus (the devious and
malicious monarch) a simple solution to their endless plight.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>He proposed that they war with hard boiled
eggs instead of swords.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>They would both
tap eggs and the czar whose egg broke, would give up his empire in it’s
entirety to the winning egg bearer.<span style="margin: 0px;">
</span>Surprisingly, the agreement came easily and sealed, with a locked arm
shot of vodka.</span><br />
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each czar, carefully selected his weapon with the help of their generals.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The selection process took over two hours and
there was much taunting and jeering emanating from the troops.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>The battle was about to begin…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">It was Czar Bautrus who officially
challenged Czar Nikta to the battle giving him the honor of being “the
striker”.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>As he lifted his egg a mere 2
inches from that of his opponent, he unceremoniously and swiftly struck. Czar
Nikta’s egg was broken…..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">As the news spread quickly across
the armies, the cheers were equally balanced out by the groans.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>But, what silenced them all was when Czar
Nikta in a very low tone said to Czar Bautrus...“But my egg has two sides….”<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>And in flipping his egg over said “It is I,
Czar Nikta, who now challenges you to war”.<span style="margin: 0px;">
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czars each had a broken egg!</span></div>
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and held his egg over his head to the sky as in thanks to a higher being.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>And, it is said that a ray of sun broke
through the heavily overcast day and lite on the extended egg!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>With that, and feeling fully empowered, Czar
Nikta again challenged Czar Bautrus to a war….and gently tapped his opponent’s
egg….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">The roar of exaltation that arose
from both armies was deafening as Czar Bautrus mounted his horse and slowly
road into the barren Siberian wasteland in defeat along with two of his closest
generals.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Their frozen bodies were
discovered 73 years later and the story has it that Czar Bautrus was found with
a shattered egg clutched in his right hand.</span></div>
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that he went on to be a kind, magnanimous and just ruler who ruled both
kingdoms as if they had always been one.<span style="margin: 0px;">
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rightfully earn the title of being the “original good egg”! <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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bikkie, we recreated the war of the eggs here at NAN on Good Friday
afternoon.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>And, I think that it was only
fitting that the sole Russian member of our team, won the war! <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span><br />
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has the need to put their “thanks you’s” </span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">into words. That’s what Judy Boksner has done
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">And, I still remember those days when my safety nets and best laid plans
just seem to unravel before my eyes each day. Maybe that’s why I do what I do. I
really enjoy getting involved in a childcare challenge and get excited when a “her”
issue becomes an “our” issue.</span><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love
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name is Judy Boksner and I am a single parent and school teacher/literacy
specialist, that has truly benefited from the service Nannies as Needed. Anyone
that knows me well, knows how honest I am, so let me tell you about my
experience with this service. This service exceeded all my expectations. I have
truly never dealt with a business owner that truly makes her client feel so
important and cared for. I called Margie on the day after I needed to let go of
my nanny. I felt as if my world was collapsing. How would I, a single mom ,
raising her children , be able to survive without child-care? Within one day, Margie
was able to find a few great sitters to work for my family. I couldn't believe
how quickly she was able to come up with so many great potentials. It is truly
brilliant how she acquaints you with a few good people rather than just one. It
ensures quality childcare and means you always have a back- up person ready to
pitch in and help. The morning service was amazing . Each day I went to work
with a clear mind. I no longer felt alone and scared. I felt truly supported.
My sons were well fed and taken care of . Breakfast was always well prepared,
lunches were always packed and ready. The two sitters she rotated got to know
my kids and their likes and dislikes so well. They were always so caring and
nice to my boys. The boys were driven to school. Margie is truly so skilled in
her craft. She is able to match you with a good fit for your family’s needs and
her standards are very high. She won't just send anyone to your house. She
knows her sitters super well and they love her as well. It's say a lot about
how she run her business. I would truly recommend this service to all parents.
I will be forever grateful to Margie for all she has done for my family</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Because of you, we have won the </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #990033; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px;">“Best Nanny/Babysitting Service</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px;">” </span><span style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">On Wednesday, January 18<sup>th</sup> 2017, Nannies As Needed sitter, Jillian Valle performed CPR on an unconscious person during a sporting event. “I did not know if he had a specific condition or any of his medical history. I just saw him go down in slow motion and I simply reacted to help assist his fall. I eased him into a flat position on the floor and proceeded to check his vitals. The man’s pulse was very difficult to find. I found myself immediately reacting. I began to administer CPR at the same time calling out for someone to reach </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">911</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">.” </span></span></div>
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launch of the Nannies As Needed Blog! I am Margie Royster, founder and proud
owner operator of this, my pride and joy, for over 14 years. Before that, I
operated a child care center out of my home in Easton for yet another 14 years!<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Some of those “only a mother could
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Jillian - Operations Manager, and Ellen, our HR Manager. <span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Last, and definitely least, is Bob, our
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