Just listening, being supportive, and making a child feel safe and secure should be our only goal when discussing Osama bin Laden with a child. Last night I watched Dr Drew on CNN discuss and try to answer the question: what do we tell our kids now that Osama bin Laden is dead? A lot […]
Experts Say Don’t Ignore the Topic of Osama bin Laden With Kids, But Ask Open-Ended Questions, Then Shut-Up, and Listen
How Nannies Should Talk to Kids About Osama bin Laden’s Death

Children Find it a Moral DilemmaAre your charges upset that Navy Seals killed Osama bin Laden rather than captured him alive? While thousands of adult American’s who remember 9/11 are jumping for joy over the death of Osama bin Laden, many children find it a moral dilemma. A friend of mine who is a high […]
Nanny May To-Do List
Have You Ever Lost a Child in Your Care?

Tig Tagz: Products Nannies Love There is nothing more scary than losing a child in a public place. So, a mother developed Tig Tagz little disposable bracelets for kids that carry important information on them. You can order these adorable wristbands with customized information or blank to be filled out at home. They are weather […]
May Day, Immigrants and Multiculturalism

The Rainbow Tulip by Pat Mora May 1st, often called May Day. It’s a celebration of Spring. It’s also a day of political protests. In many countries, it is a national holiday. In 2006, the United States saw widespread political action on May Day, centering on the subject of immigration reform. Various groups and communities, […]
How Often Does Your Employer Ask You to Do Non-Nanny Related Duties?

Park Slope princesses who send nannies to fulfill volunteer hours at food co-op need to get a gripJoanna Molloy When nannies complain about being expected to do non-nanny job related tasks from their employers, long-time nannies often blame the nanny for not saying, “No.” Parents often may ask their nanny to do a housekeeping chore […]
Have Your Charges Ever Been Hurt at a Playground?

National Playground Safety Week 2011 is April 25-29, 2011 National Playground Safety Week is a time to focus on children’s outdoor play environments. A time to pledge to use good judgment when playing. A time for gratitude for all the adults who work tirelessly on maintaining our playgrounds. KEEP CHILDREN S.A.F.E. Place this list in […]
Would You Work for Six Kids for $150K?
Sun Online Reports Brad and Angie Looking for Highly Qualified Nanny Would you accept a nanny position caring for six children which requires you to speak at least two languages, have a college degree, to travel between California, New Orleans, and France, as well as other film locations around the world for a hefty paycheck? […]
Rumors of Cell Phone Numbers Going Public are a Hoax
Did You Give Your Charges Gifts for Easter?
Nannies Favorite Easter Presents Stop by next week for another Product Review Sunday.

