From Nanny to Newborn Care Specialist
There are many paths toward becoming a Newborn Care Specialist. Some of us began our careers as a doula, others spent years as “baby nurses” without knowing there’s a certification and an entire community dedicated to professional newborn care. However, the most...
FINALLY – Accreditation for Newborn Care Specialists!
Accreditation, what does it mean for you and the Newborn Care Training Academy? Accreditation is a milestone the Newborn Care Specialist field has been working toward for years and we're proud to announce the Newborn Care Training Academy is the first newborn care...
Benefits of Hiring a Mentor for Your NCS Business
The benefits of hiring a mentor for your Newborn Care Specialist business are numerous. Starting a business can be scary and confusing. A mentor can ease your mind by teaching you all you need to know to do it right! Benefits of Hiring a Mentor For Your NCS Business...
Join Us For The INA Conference NCS Track May 18-21, Chicago
If you're a Newborn Care Specialist, we'd love for you to join us for the INA Conference NCS Track from May 18 through the 21 in Chicago, Illinois. Fun and educational, you don't want to miss one moment! Join Us For the INA Conference NCS Track May 18-21, Chicago We...
Training Options for Becoming a Breastfeeding Specialist
Supporting the breastfeeding parent is integral to your career as a Newborn Care Specialist, and these training options for becoming a Breastfeeding Specialist are important to consider. Training Options For Becoming a Breastfeeding Specialist As a Newborn Care...
The Importance of an LLC in Your Newborn Care Specialist Business
There are many decisions to consider when starting your business and here, we'd like to address the importance of an LLC in your Newborn Care Specialist Business. The Importance of an LLC in Your Newborn Care Specialist Business Prior to creating your NCS business,...
The Importance of Self-Care for the NCS
As a Newborn Care Specialist, it can be challenging to remember the importance of self-care. But taking good care of yourself is the single most important thing you can do after taking care of your client's newborn baby. The Importance of Self-Care Working as a...
4moms Just Recalled Self Installing Car Seats
4moms Just Recalled Their Self Installing Car Seat Both Haleigh and I are car seat junkies, really, baby gear in general. The ABC Baby Expo is our heaven on Earth. When we saw the 4moms self-installing car seat debut at the expo a few years ago we were excited for the...
The 4 B’s for Newborns and Why They Work
As a Newborn Care Specialist, utilizing the 4 B's for Newborns will help you immensely when sleep training your client's infant. But what are the 4 B's for Newborns, and why do they work? The 4 B's For Newborns and Why They Work Newborn babies are magic. One of the...
Six Ways to Increase your NCS Income
If you love newborn babies, a career as a Newborn Care Specialist might be the perfect path for you. More than a nanny or babysitter, Newborn Care Specialists educate new parents and assist them in newborn care. An NCS position is typically temporary, lasting from two...
Newborn Care Specialist Association Update
“The NCSA (Newborn Care Specialist Association) would like to offer a formal apology to the Newborn Care Training Academy, Brittany Hunt and Haleigh Haggerton Almquist for cancelling their membership to the NCSA 2 years ago. We have followed the NCTA for the last...
How to Use Target Market to Grow Your Business
Welcome to week 3 of our business series! Let’s start this blog by determining who needs to know their target market and what exactly a “target market” is. Later on we’ll discuss ways to identify your target market and why it is important for you to learn this crucial...
Starting your Business: Getting Started
The first post in our 8 week blog series about how to start or grow your business is all about starting a business. With that being said, there is no way we can cover everything you need to know about starting a business in just a short little blog. In this blog we...
Starting your Business | Welcome
Welcome to the Newborn Care Training Academy’s 8 week blog series on starting or improving your business. We are so thankful that you have chosen to follow us through this series! Let us be the first to say congratulations on taking steps to start your business, or if...
Nannypalooza 2015: A Recap
Nannypalooza provides an opportunity for nannies in the industry to learn new techniques and network with other fellow nannies across the nation all while immersed in a fun environment. It is their mission to present high quality training workshops and information to...
The Importance of Branding Your Business
Once you have established a business and have a product or service that you are selling, it is crucial to make your business and service known to the public. In this process, “branding” is paramount to the success of making your services well known. Essentially, a...
Car Seat Safety
In today’s world, we are constantly on the go. We spend the majority of our time during the day in our cars, which may mean that Baby is in the car with us. To ensure that Baby has a smooth car ride, the proper installation and use of a car seat is paramount. In order...
The Benefits of White Noise
The use of white noise to put a newborn to sleep may seem counterintuitive, however, white noise helps to emulate a familiar setting for your newborn. For the nine months that baby develops in the womb, she is exposed to a multitude of sounds. The womb is quite a...