Beware of Common Side Effects It is vital for caregivers to be aware of some common ailments and popular products used as treatments and the problems those medications may cause. Runny noses, stuffed noses, and post nasal drips are among the conditions that prompt a doctor to prescribe an antihistamine or a decongestant, or a […]
READING CHILDREN’S MEDICINE LABELS
February 16, 2009 6 Comments
How Nannies and Au Pairs Should Administer Medicines to Children Parents, family, nannies, and au pairs devote themselves to the welfare of children. Yet, even with love and devotion, 80 percent of deaths of children under five-years of age are avoidable. More than half of those deaths are caused by mistakes in the administration of […]
WEEKLY TRIP TO THE LIBRARY
February 14, 2009 2 Comments
Children’s Book Related to Health Care Going to the Doctor (First Experiences) Going to the Doctor By Anne Civardi Ages: 3 to 8 Publisher: EDC Publishing, January 2006 ISBN-13: 9780794510046 This series of books introduces young children to situations they may find themselves in for the first time. Each book shows how a different family […]
NANNY AND AU PAIR VALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITIES
February 13, 2009 3 Comments
Valentine’s Day Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Many nannies and au pairs will celebrate with the children today since many do not work on Saturdays. Children typically bring Valentine’s cards to school to give to their classmates and teachers. It is nice for nannies and au pairs to help their charges make Valentine’s Cards for their […]
NANNY & AU PAIR HEALTH CARE SERIES
February 12, 2009 1 Comment
The Difference Between KNOW and NO Have you left the doctor’s office uncertain of exactly what the diagnosis is, what tests were done, and what current and future treatment is recommended? Whether for yourself or for your charges that is unacceptable. Know what was done, why it was done, and what to expect when you […]
WORKING WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
February 11, 2009 1 Comment
The ONE Thing Ideally, each interaction with a health care professional, whether physician or pharmacist, will be with the same person you have seen previously. That person will be knowledgeable about the patient’s past medical history and have personal concern for the patient. Plus, the patient and caregiver would have a degree of comfort and […]
Flu Shot Does Not Cause the Flu
February 10, 2009 3 Comments
What Nannies & Au Pairs Should Know About the FluControversy swirls about the safety of vaccines, especially about the flu shot. Remedies abound, handed down in families like treasured heirlooms about how to treat the flu. The flu sickens millions and kills thousands yearly. The flu may threaten all those who come into contact with […]
AU PAIR AND NANNY PROPER MEDICAL PRACTICES
February 9, 2009 4 Comments
START OF TEN DAY SERIES ABOUT HEALTH OF CHILDREN Since it is cold and flu season it is a good time to review proper practices and helpful tips when dealing with health care providers, parents, and sick children. As with all things that a nanny or au pair does, preparation is essential. You should know […]
The Nanny Tax Nightmare
February 8, 2009 15 Comments
Newsweek Article:The Nanny Tax Nightmare The perils of trying to comply with our Byzantine payroll laws—and how Washington can make the system easier for parents who want to do the right thing. By Maja BeckstromNewsweek Web Exclusive It’s a good thing I haven’t been tapped for public office. As I discovered last year, it’s frighteningly […]
The What to Expect Baby-Sitter’s Handbook
February 7, 2009 2 Comments
The What to Expect Baby-Sitter’s Handbook by Heidi Murkoff The hurdle for nannies with this book is the title. Professional nannies hate to be called baby-sitters. But, if you can swallow your professional nanny pride and read a book with the term “baby-sitter” in the title, you might find it a concise and useful resource. […]
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