Losing the Family Pet By H.J. Fracaro For many children their first experience with death is the loss of a pet. Although it is devastating for children of all ages, it does allow them to understand the process of death and grieving. They observe the deceased will not be coming back and find a way […]
Children and Grief By H.J. Fracaro Most children have an encounter with death, whether it’s the death of a pet, grandparent, friend, or parent. Children of different ages understand death to varying degrees and express their sadness in different ways. Babies and toddlers under age two cannot comprehend death but are upset by the change […]
Do You Work More Than 40-Hours Per Week? A study released this week shows that working overtime doubles depression risk. Most nannies I know work more than 40-hours per week. And if you think the link between depression and work exists only in those who are unhappy with their jobs — think again. The study finds that […]
Product Review Sunday We have compared and reviewed baby bottles on this blog. But we forgot to recommend Silikids Siliskins. If you use a glass baby bottle such as the Evenflo Classic Clear glass nurser simply slide on the custom silikids silicone sleeve. The innovative sleeve allows babies to grab hold and avoid slippage when feeding from […]
Weekly Trip to the Library By Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide If you are looking for a kids’ book about bullying that provides a lot of information in an easy-to-digest format, I recommend The Skinny on Bullying. This 214-page book is subtitled The Legend of Gretchen and uses a comic book-style story to introduce key information […]
No Name-Calling Week FOR THE KIDS: Are you a bully and don’t know it? Maybe you know you’re a bully, but don’t know how to change your ways? Ask yourself these questions: 1. Does it make you feel better to hurt other people or take their things? 2. Are you bigger and stronger than other […]
No Name-Calling WeekWe can teach children that are being bullied to respect themselves by standing up to bullies. There is a lot of new information about dealing with bullies all over the Internet, journals, and textbooks. The current belief of many child psychologists, teachers, and guidance counselors today is to teach children to stand up […]
This week is No Name-Calling Week. No Name-Calling Week is a week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communitie based on the book The Misfits by James Howe. Each and every […]
Product Review Sunday I like to carry my wallet, cell phone, and keys with me to my nanny job. Then, wherever I take the kids out during the work day I throw my personal belongings in my employer’s diaper bag. I don’t know if you are like me, but too often I forget to pull out my wallet, cell […]
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