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 […]
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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...]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...]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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
[Continue reading...]You Can’t Believe Everything You See on TV. Daytime talk shows are the staple and most influential genre of daytime television. But, beware of what you view on TV, because not everything televised is true. Talk shows are not unbiased documentaries of objective journalism. The guests often appear to promote their products making the show […]
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How Au Pairs and Nannies Can Monitor Proper Television Viewing For Children Television can have positive effects on children if we use programs to educate. Parents, nannies, and au pairs can tape videos of programs that tie into the children’s school lessons, interests, or hobbies. For example, adults should tape a show on dinosaurs or […]
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365 TV-Free Activities You Can Do with Your Child By Steven J. Bennet and Ruth Bennett Make the most of your time with your charges-whether it’s five minutes or a whole afternoon-with simple, fun activities that will excite the whole family. From arts and crafts to toymaking to math and number games, 365 TV-Free Activities […]
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