P&G dismisses Dry Max Pampers rash rumors

By Martinne GellerNEW YORK (Reuters) – Procter & Gamble Co called reports that its new Pampers with Dry Max cause rashes and other skin irritations “completely false” as it aimed to contain a public relations threat to its biggest diaper innovation in 25 years. The world’s largest household products company said on Thursday that Pampers […]

7-Year-Old Girls Dancing in Lingerie! What’s Your Reaction?

Have you cared for children that dressed in clothing you thought was inappropriate or too sexy? This YouTube video is being broadcast by news media all over the country. The 7-year-old girls are performing at World of Dance, “the largest U.S. Urban Dance Competition.” Undoubtedly the girls are talented dancers. But, is it going too […]

The developmental milestones parents obsess over are meaningless.

Can Your Baby Wield a Machete? By Nicholas Day This article appeared on the Slate website. Click here to see original article. Photo of Arnold Gesell, a psychologist and pediatrician who was a pioneer in the field of child development. My son Isaiah sat up late. He crawled late, too, according to all the books, […]

A Bad Nanny Caught on TV Show Ghost Whisperer Tonight

When a ghost tells Melinda a neighbor’s nanny is a threat to children, Melinda unravels a twisted relationship between the two women, revealing a haunting secret history. Meanwhile Melinda and Jim’s romance kicks into high gear with ‘date night’. LETHAL COMBINATION was written by Consulting Producer Stephanie SenGupta; it was directed by Executive Producer Kim […]

Six-Part Video Series on Hiring Nannies Online Featuring The Nanny Doctor

eNannysource.com has created a series of six educational videos on how to find and hire the right nanny or nanny babysitter for your family online. The videos are hosted by “The Nanny Doctor,” Dr. Lindsay Heller, a professional nanny consultant. eNannySource.com has developed a series of videos to help parents through the nanny search and […]

Behind Closed Doors

Protect domestic workers, the people who raise your children and clean your houseThis is an excellent article posted on the BLOGGING MOLLY blog by Molly Knefel. If you live in New York City and have ever walked past a playground, you may have noticed the park benches are lined with women of color watching, feeding, […]

Donate to Help Heroine Nanny Pay for Medical Expenses and Learn From Mistake She Made

By now we have all heard about the heroine nanny, Alyson Myatt, who rushed barefoot through flames to save the five-year-old boy in her care on March 23, 2010. She is a true “Super Nanny.” But, firefighters say the story also brings a lesson for everyone, because of a mistake the nanny made. And, she […]

Babysitter Still In Jail On Battery Charge

The Best Defense for Parents: How to Safely Hire a Nanny A nanny contacted Be the Best Nanny Newsletter on facebook last week concerned about recent reports of an in-home childcare provider who committed crimes against a child. The babysitter is seen hitting a child on a nanny cam. Here is a link to the […]

When boys have nannies, they’re more likely to become womanizers: psychiatrist Dennis Friedman

BY Rosemary Black DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER NYDaily News Could your baby boy turn into a serial womanizer if you hire a nanny? That’s the claim of psychiatrist Dennis Friedman, who says handing off child-rearing prematurely could give your son double standards where women are concerned later in life, according to an article in the […]

Springtime Observations

For Nannies and Au PairsBy Melani Roewe Spring brings wonderful little surprises peeking up at you as you venture out for a walk with children. Little shoots of pale green grasses, pointed spears of crocus and daffodil plants, and the teeniest white, pink, or blue five-petaled flowers of thrift and phlox are getting ready to […]