Nanny & Au Pair Health Care Series There is a barrage of information aimed at consumers offering health care advice. Which sources should a nanny follow and which should a nanny ignore? A prudent consumer is skeptical about claims made in advertising. But it is not always easy to discern advertising from pure reporting. Increasingly, […]
[Continue reading...]BEWARE OF HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR CHILDREN
February 19, 2009 8 Comments
Nanny and Au Pair Health Care SeriesUnless recommended by a physician no over-the-counter (OTC) cold preparations are suitable for a child under four-years-old. The side-effects cited in this article are representative only and not nearly a complete list of all possible problems medications can pose for children. Parents may give certain herbs to children to […]
[Continue reading...]SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS
February 18, 2009 4 Comments
Beware of Common Side Effects It is vital for caregivers to be aware of some common ailments and popular products used as treatments and the problems those medications may cause. Runny noses, stuffed noses, and post nasal drips are among the conditions that prompt a doctor to prescribe an antihistamine or a decongestant, or a […]
[Continue reading...]READING CHILDREN’S MEDICINE LABELS
February 16, 2009 6 Comments
How Nannies and Au Pairs Should Administer Medicines to Children Parents, family, nannies, and au pairs devote themselves to the welfare of children. Yet, even with love and devotion, 80 percent of deaths of children under five-years of age are avoidable. More than half of those deaths are caused by mistakes in the administration of […]
[Continue reading...]WEEKLY TRIP TO THE LIBRARY
February 14, 2009 2 Comments
Children’s Book Related to Health Care Going to the Doctor (First Experiences) Going to the Doctor By Anne Civardi Ages: 3 to 8 Publisher: EDC Publishing, January 2006 ISBN-13: 9780794510046 This series of books introduces young children to situations they may find themselves in for the first time. Each book shows how a different family […]
[Continue reading...]NANNY AND AU PAIR VALENTINE’S DAY ACTIVITIES
February 13, 2009 3 Comments
Valentine’s Day Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Many nannies and au pairs will celebrate with the children today since many do not work on Saturdays. Children typically bring Valentine’s cards to school to give to their classmates and teachers. It is nice for nannies and au pairs to help their charges make Valentine’s Cards for their […]
[Continue reading...]NANNY & AU PAIR HEALTH CARE SERIES
February 12, 2009 1 Comment
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 […]
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