May. The very name of the month implies uncertainty and redundancy; may also means may not, even when not stating both. Here are some thoughts for changing “may” into “can.” Thinking of eating better? Do it now. Less fried food. Less processed food. Less salt. More fruit. More vegetable. More high quality food , less […]
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By Martinne Geller NEW 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, May 6, […]
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Review of the Good Night, Sleep Tight Book and Workbook In April we began reviewing books that discuss infant sleep methods. There are firm methods like Ferberizing (and Gina Ford disussed in the April 2010 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter) and gentle methods like Attachment Parenting with a whole lot of methods in […]
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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 […]
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We love when celebrities compliment a nanny, (rather than gossip about them sleeping with their husbands, about the nanny spreading a smear campaign, or a nanny cam abuse story). One such celebrity is Gwyneth Paltrow. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow admits hiring a nanny to help raise her kids was one of the best decisions of her […]
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Sleep Myth Buster Kim West is the author of The Sleep Lady’s Good Night, Sleep Tight with Joanne Kenen. On Saturday we will review the book that offers a practical, easy-to -follow, gentle, and effective approach to getting children to sleep and sleep through the night. The author explains that many caregivers believe it doesn’t […]
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The Sleep Lady Sets the Record Straight In the April 2010 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we discussed infant sleep. On Saturday we will review The Sleep Lady’s Good Night, Sleep Tight by Kim West. The author, (also known as The Sleep Lady), shares common sleep myth busters with nannies and au pairs.If […]
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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 […]
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Weekly Trip to the Library The Babywise Method On Becoming Baby Side: The Classic Sleep Reference By Gary Ezzo This book has become very controversial with a concern among pediatricians that this method outlines an infant feeding program that has been associated with failure to thrive (FTT), poor weight gain, dehydration, breast milk supply failure, […]
[Continue reading...]Nannies and Au Pairs Can Head Outside in the Rain with Children By Raechelle Masuda Rain or shine, getting outside with children provides endless possibilities. Walk around your neighborhood with a garbage bag and some gloves, pick up as you go. Take a field guide book with you on a hike and look for birds, […]
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