Prevent a Medication Mix-Up in Your HomeBy Michelle LaRowe Conover With the number of prescriptions that are handwritten and dispensed by pharmacies across the country each year, it should be no surprise that errors can occur. Even with the most careful doctor writing legibly and pharmacists double checking dosages, when humans are involved no amount […]
[Continue reading...]Does Cow’s Milk Cause Early Puberty?
June 7, 2009 8 Comments
Au Pairs and Nannies Can Serve More Than Just Organic Milk A debate has been raging for years over whether girls are now reaching puberty earlier than ever before. The debate escalated in 1997, when the journal Pediatrics published a study of 17,000 girls by Dr. Marcia Herman-Giddens of the University of North Carolina that […]
[Continue reading...]Children’s Books About Autism
June 6, 2009 3 Comments
Au Pair and Nanny Trip to the Library Since We’re Friends: An Autism Picture Book By Celeste Shally and David Harrington Children with autism struggle to make friends and navigate social situations. However, one child can make a significant difference in the life of a child with autism by offering compassion, understanding and friendship. Since […]
[Continue reading...]The Autism Assessment Team
June 5, 2009 7 Comments
Autism is complicated and requires professional intervention. The assessment team may include some or all of the following professionals: Developmental pediatrician – Treats health problems of children with developmental delays. Child psychiatrist – A medical doctor who may be involved in the initial diagnosis, can prescribe medication, and provide help in behavior, emotional adjustment, and […]
[Continue reading...]Vaccines and Autism
June 4, 2009 7 Comments
After our last posting about “The Oprah Winfrey Show” there was some debate about Jenny McCarthy’s beliefs about autism as discussed on the talk show. Jenny McCarthy’s says that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine may cause autism in children. In February, 2009 a special US federal court ruled in the case of three […]
[Continue reading...]We Posted It First!
June 2, 2009 9 Comments
You Can’t Believe Everything on TV On May 25, 2009 we questioned the medical advice promoted on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in our article, “Beware of the Queen of Talk You Can’t Believe Everything You See on TV.” The June 8, 2009 issue of Newsweek has “Crazy Talk Oprah, Wacky Cures & You” as their […]
[Continue reading...]When Nannies and Parents Come From Different Cultures
June 1, 2009 7 Comments
In the May, 2008 The Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology published a study entitled, “What happens when parents and nannies come from different cultures? Comparing the care giving belief systems of nannies and their employers.” The June 2009 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter discusses the findings in the study in detail. The differences between the […]
[Continue reading...]“Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy” by Barbara Ehrenreich
May 30, 2009 1 Comment
The June 2009 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter discussed the issue of cultural differences between nannies and mothers who hire them to care for their children. “Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy” perfectly compliments the discussion. Women are moving around the globe as never before. But for every […]
[Continue reading...]Homesickness for Live-in Nannies and Au Pairs
May 29, 2009 4 Comments
There’s No Place Like Home Psychologists consider moving to be one of the major stresses in life. Leaving behind friends, familiar places, and activities creates anxiety for everyone. It is helpful for nannies and au pairs that are moving to another town to work as a live-in nanny or au pair to remember that the […]
[Continue reading...]The Pros and Cons of Being a Live-In Nanny
May 27, 2009 13 Comments
Donna Moore is an 18-year-old high school graduate originally from Birmingham, Alabama that moved to Fairfield, Connecticut for a year to work as a live-in nanny. She has found that working for a family with three children has been a great opportunity. The live-in nanny explains, “The family welcomed me with open arms and have […]
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