"Giving kids a sense of control is the only way to teach them competency—in decision making, and in whatever skill they're learning" ~ William Stixrud

 

Happy Friday Friends!

One of the most useful lessons I’ve learned raising children is the power of choice! Do you like to be told what to do constantly? Me neither, and neither do kids, but it seems like a lot of our communication with kids under age six is nothing but commands. Now, kids need more direction than you and I do (hopefully, anyway:), but the point is giving kids appropriate control over their lives whenever possible so they feel capable, respected and able to make good decisions for themselves WITHOUT constant reminders. And yes, this is possible even at a young age! One of the best ways we can do that is to offer fun choices that still stay within the parameters of what we want them to do. Instead of “pick up the toys on the floor” we try “would you like to have a race to see who can pick up the toys fastest” or “would you like to hop like a bunny to pick up your toys or do you want to run like a cheetah to pick up your toys?” You’re still getting the same thing accomplished, but your offer takes the focus off of the job itself and allows them to take ownership in their own way.

Permanent Placements below. As always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to apply for any of these opportunities.

Have a great weekend!

XO,

Mollie

Short Term

  1. Oct 6-9 2:45p-5:30 + Nov 3-6 2:45-5:30 | 2 boys ages 5 and 8 | Tulsa Hills area

Oklahoma City

  1. Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30 | Edmond | Newborn twin boys | $21+ per hour

Before/After School Opportunities

  1. Mon-Fri 3p-6p | Upper Elementary Boy on the Spectrum | Pick up at Victory Christian and home is in Glenpool | $20+ per hour | Open to male caregiver

  2. Mon-Fri 3-5/5:30 | 7 and 10 YO | pick up at Holland Hall at 81st and Yale and take home to Brookside area | $20+ per hour

  3. Mon-Fri 7a-9a + 2:30-4:30 | Broken Arrow | 4 and 6 YO

  4. Mon-Thur 6:30a-9a + 2p-6p | $25+ per hour | 3 elementary girls | Sapulpa home but girls go to Lincoln Christian | Open to multiple (up to 4) caregivers to split schedule

  5. Mon-Fri 6a-9a + 2:30-5p | Twin toddlers | South Tulsa

  6. Mon-Fri 3:30-7:30 | Midtown | 6 YO Twins, 4, 1 YO | $22+ per hour

  7. Mon-Fri 8a-8:20a + 3p-5p | One elementary girl | Jenks

  8. 3 days per week of choice (Mon, Wed, Fri preferred) 3p-6p | Midtown | 2 elementary boys | open to male caregiver

  9. Wednesday 4:30-8:45 + Fri or Sat evening | 3,7,10 YO | Sapulpa

  10. Wed + Thur 3-5:30 | Bixby | Elementary kids (2)

  11. Mon-Thur 2p-6p | Brookside | 3 little boys ages 2 and up

Full Time Nanny Opportunities

  1. Mon-Fri 8a-4p | Glenpool | 1 and 4 YO | Starts in January

  2. Full time | Jenks | 4 YO + Twin infants | Flexible on schedule

  3. Mon-Fri 7:30-5 | Twin 3 YO | Midtown | Starts in January

  4. 4 days per week for baby | Bixby | $25 per hour | Starts in December

Part Time Nanny Opportunities

  1. Sunday’s 8:15a-12:15p | Church Downtown Tulsa

  2. Tue, Thur, Fri 8-4 (Open to two people) | Toddler | Broken Arrow | Starts in January

  3. Mon + one additional day of choice | infant and toddler | Jenks | 12p-6p (flexible on start time)

  4. 3 days per week/ 4 hours per day (flexible) 2 and 5 YO | Jenks

  5. Wed 9-5 + Fri 9:30-12 | Toddler | South Tulsa