b"LAURA SCHROEDERLaura Schroeder has been working with children for more than 30 years andcurrently works as a full-time nanny in Charleston, SC, where she also runs thepopular Charleston Area Nanny Network with over 8,000 members. Laura is anInternational Nanny Association Credentialed Nanny, 2017 INA Nanny of theYear Nominee, and she also serves as the current president of INA. Laura ispassionate about respectful childcare and is certified in Connection CenteredDiscipline. She is also a Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Laura has beenhappily married for 34 years and is the mom to three adult children.7. WHAT IS THE 8. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TOINDUSTRY'S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? CONTRIBUTE TO THE INDUSTRY?Our biggest challenge as an industry is unity. I feel so As a nanny, I want to contribute my love for this industrydiscouragedwhenIseeinfightingbetweengroups to help bring INA to the next level. With the help of ourwithin our industry, such as young nannies vs. seasoned incredible board of directors and staff, I believe this isones,agenciesvs.nannies,richernanniesvs.poorer possible.ones,andsoon.Weneedtofindawaytouniteeveryone in our industry. We are stronger together. 9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART 10. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGESTABOUT BEING A NANNY? CHALLENGE AND HOW DO YOUADDRESS IT?I truly love every part of being a nanny. The ability tohelp raise the next generation is an incredible honor. I My biggest challenge as president of INA is keepinglove making a difference when it comes to behavior orderinameetingwithmanyverysmartandlargeandmanners.Ilovehavingfunwithscience,crafts, personalities. I give huge credit to Tonya Sackowicz fornature, and I really love going on field trips. But the best teaching me how to be a bit more assertive and to trustthing about being a nanny is the hugs and the I love my judgment. yous from the children in my care. Ill never get tired ofthat!26Summer 2020|NannyMag.com"