Author Archives: Catherine

When The Main Thing Changes: What Childcare Taught Me About Perspective.

By Catherine Finn I became a professional nanny because I genuinely enjoy children—their energy, their curiosity, their humor, and the wonderfully honest way they experience the world. Over the years, I studied child development, taught in preschool settings, raised two children of my own, and worked to make caring for children more than a job.Continue reading “When The Main Thing Changes: What Childcare Taught Me About Perspective.”

Beyond the Paycheck: What It Means to Feel Valued as a Nanny

Beyond the Paycheck: What It Means to Feel Valued as a Nanny By Catherine Finn As a nanny, being valued and having value are two different things. Most people understand the practical side of employment: you do a job and you receive a paycheck. But professional childcare involves something more difficult to measure. A nannyContinue reading “Beyond the Paycheck: What It Means to Feel Valued as a Nanny”

Turning a Difficult Morning Transition into a Meaningful Routine

By Catherine Finn My workday as a professional nanny often began before the sun came up. I would wake at 4:45 a.m., leave the house thirty minutes later, and arrive before the three children woke for the day. By 6:00 a.m., I was quietly disarming the alarm, putting away dishes from the night before, clearingContinue reading “Turning a Difficult Morning Transition into a Meaningful Routine”

The Art of Playing Along: How Adults Can Encourage Imaginative Play

The Art of Playing Along:How Adults Can Encourage Imaginative Play By Catherine Finn There are only three things you really need to create a platform for imaginative play: time, an environment, and a subject. The platform itself is imaginary, so stay with me here. Children can turn almost any moment, place, or idea into anContinue reading “The Art of Playing Along: How Adults Can Encourage Imaginative Play”