Beware of Sunscreen?

Environmental Working Group Rates Sunscreen SafetySummer officially starts today! When working as a nanny or au pair protecting children with sunscreen is a huge concern. Child caregivers must apply sunscreen on children when playing outdoors this summer. But, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released the first-ever, in-depth analysis of the safety and effectiveness of more […]

Beach Safety for Kids

Nannies and Au Pairs Must Make Safety First Priority By Diane Laney Fitzpatrick Your ocean visits should be full of fun and adventure and free from accidents. Be prepared for dangers from the water, sand and sun, and practice beach safety. Love Your Lifeguard Set up your beach spot in an area manned by lifeguards. […]

The Dog Days of Summer

Continuing our examination of issues you might confront during the summer months from last week, we turn our attention to dogs. You are spending more time outside with your charges during summertime. So are dog owners and their pets. The challenge is to protect your charges from dangerous or unruly dogs while teaching the children […]