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Serra enlightens us on her new job as a preschool teacher! The up's and down's and daily joys of working with a larger group of kids in specific age groups. Thanks for joining us again at the giving care podcast! 

we. have. arrived.... again! It's like we are a whole new podcast on the scene, that's how long we have been gone. However, this is an excellent example of how life just happens! We hope that you are still excited to hear about the glorious adventures of childcare in the great city of Chicago- because there are some great, heart felt tales right in this episode (They also explain what in the world we've been doing!). We are Gina and Serra of the giving care podcast and we are pleased to bring you a long overdue installment! 

Gina and Serra discuss and look back on the children's movies and television shows that stand the test of time and the ones that do not and need to be "in the trash" -Gina  We are so glad to bring you a BIG scoop of nostalgia as we come back to our regular schedule of weekly episodes after a busy spring! listen in so you can go- oh my gosh I LOVED that movie for the next hour! 

Gina and Serra discuss what it is like to be a teach for baby and toddler classes and what it is like to take said babies and toddlers to class. What is expected, what to expect, and why you need to stay off your dang phone! Assorted tangents, as usual! 

Gina and Serra take some listener suggestions for a wide variety of child related discussion! It's all over the place but also all together! You won't be bored hearing our take on free fun activities, our love for mannies, and flip cup.

Gina and Serra debate some listener questions and enjoy, you guessed it, kid poop debacles! Hold on, it's gonna be a poopy ride.

Gina and Serra do a second question and answer episode responding to listeners! There are questions from nannies and parents and we get into the nitty gritty of them all!

Gina and Serra share an episode where they bounce questions off one another about the nanny/parent relationship and exchange stories. No format, no topic, just our usual rambling! 

Serra and Gina answer all the questions they have been getting from fellow nannies and listeners! We are not experts and we don't pretend to be, cause these are the HARD questions, and honestly if you have the right answer, hit us up. Also major spoilers for some popular movies in theaters right now, sorry not sorry. 

Gina and Serra, loosely, discuss taking nanny kids on public transit and some more food chit chat! There are tangents and heart felt talks! Some advice too! 

Serra and Gina discuss Serra's new full time nannying job, as well as the the struggle of the "baby learns to eat" phase! 

Gina and Serra catch up and talk about some exciting possibilities for the future and kids books! Getting ready for the holidays and now we've had them! 

Gina and Serra continue on in their journey talking with friend of the show, Meghan! There were cookies and good times had by all in this little nanny gathering!

Serra and Gina bring a fellow nanny and comedian onto Giving Care for hours of fun! Don't worry, we broke it down into two parts! Join us this episode while we bake holiday cookies, drink wine, and talk nanny life!

Gina and Serra are back! While you were listening to some pre-recorded Gold, we were missing each other! Tune in while Gina and Serra catch up and respond to some listeners wondering about holiday gift etiquette between nannies and their work fam! 

Gina and Serra talk about what all can go in and why it's good to have a personal information packet, or resume/cover letter, portfolio, etc. 

Serra and Gina talk about what to ask and talk about with potential nanny families when you interview!

Gina and Serra go over what a contract between a nanny and their family might look like and why it is important to have with the family that is employing you. 

Gina and Serra learn about how to get your taxes set up when you're an employee in someone's home!

Gina and Serra explore popular kids tv shows! What we love, what we hate, what will we sing? We also share an email from a friend of the show!