NannyPod’s Plan To Uber-fi The On-Demand Childcare Industry (and reward those who help!)

In 2009, Uber started in San Francisco with a bunch of drivers. It’s now available in almost every major city and worth $69 billion, with a share price of $35 per share (as of April 1st 2022). NannyPod has the exact same goal. To disrupt and commoditize the childcare industry, and make access easy for every parent on the planet. 

Remember hailing a cab with a whistle? Those days are gone thanks to Uber and Lyft. Remember frantically texting, calling and message childcare providers on Facebook groups? Those days are about to be gone as well thanks to NannyPod!

This may not have occurred to most people, but there are far more families on the planet with children than people who take taxi rides. We all know that most parents need childcare at some point… whether it’s to run to the store, hit the gym, take a business meeting or just get a break for a few hours. Is this need as frequent as people using taxis? NannyPod certainly believes it is. However the data is hard to access because many families use a friend, neighbor, family member and usually organize it manually by phone or text message. Hence, the data is invisible. It can’t be tracked easily.

However, what if there was a way for parents to simplify the way they make childcare requests to friends, neighbors, family members, with the option to ping extra local childcare providers? That’s where NannyPod comes in. This is our goal. To help EVERY parent make this super easy. Our goal is to make sure parents are never without childcare again. Ever.

So how is NannyPod marketing and growing? Well, mainly organically through Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, SnapChat and even Pinterest. We shoot out the occasional email blast. We also use State Area Managers with special marketing kits and discount coupon codes for families. State Area Managers make money from helping families find part-time or full-time nannies, where there is more involved than just choosing someone for a last minute childcare request or occasional need.

If you’re thinking about running a Nanny Agency or already have one, then becoming a State Area Manager for NannyPod may be a great way for you to capitalize on the upside of NannyPod. You will also simplify your operations.

Think about if you were to receive shares in Uber in 2009 when the company first commenced? NannyPod is offering managers free shares in exchange for helping us promote the name and get more traction. If you have thought about it, NOW is the time to get involved. 

Managers receive 250 shares every quarter (conditions apply). However, if you run your Nanny Agency via NannyPod for 5 years, then potentially that could add up to 1000 shares per year, for a total of 5000 shares. If the shares end up being worth $10 per share, then that equates to $50K. Now obviously this is hypothetical, however it gives context to the potential upside of joining a company at the early stages. If only Uber had given shares to their first managers and drivers… 

If this sounds interesting, then please apply as a State Area Manager via this link and look for the email to set an interview. If you do not see your city, please apply to the city nearest to you. Thank you. 

https://www.nannypod.com/start-a-nanny-agency 

If you’re more interested in promoting NannyPod via social media and getting paid, then please see our Influencer Program link for social media gurus, thank you: https://www.nannypod.com/influencer-program 

NannyPod provides long term nanny matches and short term occasional date-night babysitters and infant care on demand, at an affordable price. Our service is convenient, safe and secure for families and our staff. Parents can request childcare instantly by using the NannyPod App or find a long term nanny through the NannyPod Boutique service. Get started with NannyPod today and find babysitters or nannies for your childcare needs!

NannyPod's Super-Fast New Childcare App

Families can get set up and make requests in under a minute, helping the company capture some of this $30 billion industry. Parents can opt to pay $8 per month for unlimited bookings. When you pay a babysitter through the app, there is an extra $2 Safe Pay fee. Thus paying a babysitter $30 while you had a date-night would only total $32, plus the monthly fee. You can then get the childcare tax credit or use your dependent care FSA to offset the cost! The low fee app is designed to be the fastest way to find childcare anytime you need it and pick up jobs on the fly in the gig-economy. The platform is entirely free to all childcare providers and allows them to keep 100% of their earnings. 

“Our platform simplifies family life on a daily basis, and helps childcare providers earn more money,” stated Kevin N. Hedges, CEO & Co-Founder. “The app combines all of the features you’d expect when trying to book a babysitter or find a nanny, including filters for ratings, pay rates, CPR certifications, experience and more. What makes it really special is the speed at which it works. Parents can also pick childcare providers who have a background check with continuous monitoring. Our core childcare services include infant care specialists, babysitters, nannies, homework helpers and tutors. There’s even a pick up / drop off service for families whose kids are always at activities. The all-in-one solution for childcare is accessible in every city across the USA,” says Hedges. It’s recommended parents invite some sitters and friends they already know to the app, then make childcare requests as needed.

NannyPod provides long term nanny matches and short term occasional date-night babysitters and infant care on demand, at an affordable price. Our service is convenient, safe and secure for families and our staff. Parents can request childcare instantly by using the NannyPod app. Get started with NannyPod today and find babysitters or nannies for your childcare needs!

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How to teach snowboarding to kids - family fun!

This blog article is courtesy of Burton, a great snowboard brand. We decided to post it because we feel family time together is important! What better way than to spend it on the mountain.

Please see this link:

https://www.burton.com/blogs/the-burton-blog/how-teach-snowboarding-kids-so-its-fun-everyone/

How to Get Better Sleep: A Guide for the Whole Family

Sleep is vital. It allows our bodies to rest, recharge, and refresh, and our minds to process the events of the day. Good sleep can make us healthier, happier, and more productive. Poor sleep can make us irritated and exhausted in the short-term and mentally and physically ill in the long-term. Despite this, many of us continue to accept that sleeping poorly is inevitable in our modern lives.

However, getting a good, restful night’s sleep is not only possible, but it is necessary for our well-being. To improve sleeping habits, you need to analyze your current sleeping routine and figure out what needs to change. It’s also important that you do this for your family and especially your kids because they may not even realize that they are not sleeping well enough. Here are the areas you should be looking at.

Schedule

First of all, you need to figure out whether your problem is poor sleep or simply not enough of it. The National Sleep Foundation advises adults get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, with children needing more. Check out their recommendations by age to find out how much sleep your kids should be getting.

For Adults: Make a note of when you go to sleep for a week, and see whether you are within the recommended range. If you aren’t, you need to set a bedtime and stick to it. If you simply aren’t sleepy at that time of the evening, you need to consider stimulants that may be keeping you up (see below).

For Kids: While it is relatively easy to monitor a young child’s sleep schedule, it becomes harder when they’re older. According to CNN, teens are getting on average seven hours of sleep, which is two less than the recommended amount. 

If your children are going to bed late, ask them why. If they are doing homework until very late, it may be because they have too many things in their schedule. If it’s the latter, ask them what you can do to help and reevaluate their extracurriculars.

Sleep Environment

Next, you need to make sure your sleep environment - including your mattress and room temperature - is optimally designed for you to get a good night’s rest. 

For Adults: Consider the quality of the environment in your bedroom, including your mattress and bedding. Ideally, you want to sleep in a cool bedroom with as little light as possible. For your bed linens, you want sheets and a comforter that provide enough warmth or that help you stay cool. When it comes to your mattress, if it’s older than 10 years, it’s most likely past its prime, which means it’s time to start shopping around for a new one. If budget is a concern, there are plenty of affordable mattresses on the market that will also suit your sleep type. If you’re shopping as a couple, look for mattresses with solid edge support and that have motion transfer control.

For Kids: A young child will not be able to identify differences in air quality, so focus on the humidity in your children’s bedrooms. A humidifier can help maintain the right levels of moisture in the air, help prevent your child’s skin from drying out, and can help when your child has respiratory issues.

External Stimulants

Lastly, you should consider whether you are making things harder for yourself by stimulating your body before sleep. The main things to watch out for are caffeine and blue screen light from technology. Both can make it difficult to fall asleep, and both should be avoided in the hours leading up to bedtime.

For Adults: It’s a piece of advice you have probably heard before, and that’s because it works. Leave phones, laptops, and tablets outside of the bedroom so you aren’t tempted to use them before bed. If you use your phone as an alarm, simply buy an old-fashioned alarm. This may take some time to get used to, but it will do wonders for your sleep.

For Kids: Consider making a ban on night-time technology a family thing. Your kids are more likely to comply if they know you are doing it, too, and it’s good for everyone. You should also watch out for how much caffeinated soda your kids are drinking, and especially watch out for your teens consuming energy drinks.

If you or someone in your family have tried all of the above and still can’t go to sleep, it may be a case of insomnia or another sleep disorder. Visit your family doctor, who will discuss your options. A lack of sleep is a health problem like any other, and there are plenty of treatments available that can help you get some well-deserved rest.

NannyPod provides long term nanny matches and short term occasional date-night babysitters and infant care on demand, at an affordable price. Our service is convenient, safe and secure for families and our staff. Parents can request childcare instantly by using the NannyPod app. Get started with NannyPod today and find babysitters or nannies for your childcare needs!

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