The Difference Between KNOW and NO Have you left the doctor’s office uncertain of exactly what the diagnosis is, what tests were done, and what current and future treatment is recommended? Whether for yourself or for your charges that is unacceptable. Know what was done, why it was done, and what to expect when you […]
[Continue reading...]WORKING WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
February 11, 2009 1 Comment
The ONE Thing Ideally, each interaction with a health care professional, whether physician or pharmacist, will be with the same person you have seen previously. That person will be knowledgeable about the patient’s past medical history and have personal concern for the patient. Plus, the patient and caregiver would have a degree of comfort and […]
[Continue reading...]Flu Shot Does Not Cause the Flu
February 10, 2009 3 Comments
What Nannies & Au Pairs Should Know About the FluControversy swirls about the safety of vaccines, especially about the flu shot. Remedies abound, handed down in families like treasured heirlooms about how to treat the flu. The flu sickens millions and kills thousands yearly. The flu may threaten all those who come into contact with […]
[Continue reading...]AU PAIR AND NANNY PROPER MEDICAL PRACTICES
February 9, 2009 4 Comments
START OF TEN DAY SERIES ABOUT HEALTH OF CHILDREN Since it is cold and flu season it is a good time to review proper practices and helpful tips when dealing with health care providers, parents, and sick children. As with all things that a nanny or au pair does, preparation is essential. You should know […]
[Continue reading...]The Nanny Tax Nightmare
February 8, 2009 15 Comments
Newsweek Article:The Nanny Tax Nightmare The perils of trying to comply with our Byzantine payroll laws—and how Washington can make the system easier for parents who want to do the right thing. By Maja BeckstromNewsweek Web Exclusive It’s a good thing I haven’t been tapped for public office. As I discovered last year, it’s frighteningly […]
[Continue reading...]The What to Expect Baby-Sitter’s Handbook
February 7, 2009 2 Comments
The What to Expect Baby-Sitter’s Handbook by Heidi Murkoff The hurdle for nannies with this book is the title. Professional nannies hate to be called baby-sitters. But, if you can swallow your professional nanny pride and read a book with the term “baby-sitter” in the title, you might find it a concise and useful resource. […]
[Continue reading...]NANNY & CHARGE DISCIPLINE CHART
February 6, 2009 5 Comments
Getting Children to Help Create Their Own Punishments To finish our series about discipline we recommend creating a discipline chart with children. Have the children help you make their discipline chart. For example, ask the children what they think would be a fair punishment for a sibling that yells at the other, if they talk […]
[Continue reading...]USING TIME-OUTS FOR NANNIES AND AU PAIRS
February 5, 2009 3 Comments
Time-Out Should Not Be Used as Punishment We have been discussing discipline. We have discussed time-outs. We have encouraged using timers to help positively discipline children. Most nannies, au pairs, and parents seem to use time-outs as punishment for children. When children do not behave caregivers often make the children sit in a “naughty chair” […]
[Continue reading...]CREATIVE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BEHAVE
February 4, 2009 4 Comments
Fun Ways to Reward ChildrenWe started discussing positive discipline last week. Here are some creative ways to encourage children to behave properly. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/201.html Beat the Clock: Good method for a dawdling child.Ask the child to do a task. Set a timer. If the task is done before the timer rings, your child gets a reward. […]
[Continue reading...]Performance Czar Killefer Withdraws Candidacy
February 3, 2009 4 Comments
Nanny Tax in the News AgainBy Laura Meckler, Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123367405418643627.html?mod=googlenews_wsjNancy Killefer, nominated by President Barack Obama to be the federal government’s first chief performance officer, is withdrawing from the post, the White House said Tuesday. Ms. Killefer is the third Obama nominee to confront tax problems. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was confirmed despite […]
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