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Supernanny Rules

Archive for August 2007

August 17th, 2007

Kudos to Professional Nanny of the Year

Heidi McFadyen, from St Neots, was named Professional Nanny of the Year after being nominated for her enthusiasm.
She said: “When I won I was in total shock. At first, I thought I’d come third because my name was read out first, but then I saw my name was up there.”
Heidi was assessed while working in […]

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August 16th, 2007

Britney Spears Nannies Tell All

Drinking in front of the kids? Stripping in front of the staffers? Kevin Federline has been collecting stories from Britney Spears’ employees about her alleged bad parenting and her nannies have plenty to say.
This kind of stuff breaks my heart. Someone needs to step up and give Britney a hefty dose of tough love […]

By Gayla -- 1 comment

August 15th, 2007

Back To School Health And Safety Tips

Back to school health and safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (Click the link below the picture to go to our KinderVision section. It has vital information for keeping kids safe.)
MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER
Remind your child that she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first […]

By Gayla -- 1 comment

August 14th, 2007

Getting kids out the door in the morning

USA Weekend has a great article for parents who are in the process of counting down days until school starts.
Getting kids and yourself out the door can be one of the biggest challenges since the square peg round hole - but with just a few tips, you can be well on your way in 30 […]

By Gayla -- 1 comment

August 13th, 2007

Hear your babys heartbeat

One of the most amazing moments I ever experienced as an expecting mother was the moment I heard my babys heartbeats. Having twins was kind of scary at times, because one would hide behind the other and would become more difficult to detect.
Hearing that sound was such a treat. I only wish they’d […]

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August 13th, 2007

No Commute Should Be Without Them…

While my twins are now teenagers and not so easily entertained in the car, when they were younger, there were a few necessities I’d never be caught without when making road trips, both long and short.
Dry erase washable markers - This is a great way to entertain kids. If your windows are going to […]

By Gayla -- 2 comments

August 10th, 2007

Web Site Helps Parents Identify Learning Difficulties

Even at age three or four, some children show signs that they struggle to learn. Some of these concerns will resolve themselves over time, but some may be precursors of learning disabilities.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities, in collaboration with the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, the National Association for the Education of Young […]

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August 9th, 2007

Tips for Finding an After School Babysitter

With many schools starting back over the next few weeks, some parents are strapped with the burden of finding an after school babysitter.
Here are a few tips to help make that task a bit easier:
1. Check local colleges or high school - many students will be looking for ways to make extra money and […]

By Gayla -- 2 comments

August 9th, 2007

In case you missed them the first time…

SuperNanny, the show, will be airing some of the best episodes from last season over the coming weeks.
Did you miss Ken and Vania Swanson? Ken and Vania both were commentors on our blog and quickly became one of our favorite SuperNanny families. Be sure to watch their episode on August 27th at 10:00 […]

By Gayla -- 0 comments

August 7th, 2007

Harry Potter - Age Restriction?

I guess I’ve never really thought about the need for an age recommendation or restriction on Harry Potter books or movies because my kids have always been old enough to understand reality versus fantasy.
After reading an article earlier today from a woman who mentioned how inappropriate Harry was for her 2.5 year old, I had […]

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