Chicago Neighborhood Parents Network
Chicago Neighborhood Parents Network
Podcast Description
Whether online or in person, NPN, a non-profit 501(c)(3), makes it easy to find support, must-have information and educational, fun events. NPN has been connecting a diverse community of Chicago parents for almost 50 years! We help families find childcare, research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get parent-to-parent support through our active discussion forums, parent workshops, informative articles, playdates, support groups, and more. Many parents know us for our popular flagship events - our Developmental Differences Resource Fair & our Preschool & Elementary School Fair.
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The podcast delves into various parenting themes, including education, child development, and social issues affecting families. Recent episodes have explored topics such as navigating CPS admissions for children with disabilities, the impact of summer jobs on teens, and preparing children for the age of artificial intelligence, offering practical advice and community insights.
Whether online or in person, NPN, a non-profit 501(c)(3), makes it easy to find support, must-have information and educational, fun events. NPN has been connecting a diverse community of Chicago parents for almost 50 years! We help families find childcare, research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get parent-to-parent support through our active discussion forums, parent workshops, informative articles, playdates, support groups, and more. Many parents know us for our popular flagship events – our Developmental Differences Resource Fair & our Preschool & Elementary School Fair.
Amy, Sitaara, and Lydia Thibodeau, founder of Sommet Nannies, discuss how parents can conduct an independent nanny search, and how to identify and address red and yellow flags that might come up during the search process.
About our guest: Lydia Thibodeau is a highly regarded expert in the childcare industry. She has presented at the International Nanny Association conference and has been a contributor in Forbes, the Boston Globe, WBG radio, and the Chicago Tribune. Lydia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Lydia started Sommet Nannies in Chicago in 2015. She expanded to Boston shortly thereafter and now has additional locations in New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, and she connects families and nannies nationwide. Lydia resides with her family in Boston, MA.
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