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Supernanny Rules

Archive for November 2007

November 21st, 2007

Wishing You a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

As I take time to celebrate a day of giving thanks with my family, I’d like to wish you and yours a very safe and happy holiday too!
There truly is so very much to be thankful for this year! And here are the two guys I’m most thankful for - my twins, Trey and […]

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November 20th, 2007

Plastic Jungle Guarantees All Transactions for Gift Cards

Since we were just discussing a Holiday Gift Guide yesterday, I thought this might be well worth mentioning!
Leading Web site for discount gift card exchanges adds features: PlasticVault manages gift cards, helps people replace them when lost, stolen or damaged.
Here’s the Press Release:
Fresno, CA – November 20, 2007 – Plastic Jungle, the leading Web site […]

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November 19th, 2007

Holiday Tipping and Gifting Guide

As you’re making your own list and checking it twice, here’s a handy list from Martha Stewart to make sure you don’t forget anyone.
Assistant: gift (varies based on corporate culture and how long he’s worked for you)
Babysitter: up to two nights’ pay
Boss: small gift (if it’s customary in your workplace) or holiday card
Building superintendent: $20 […]

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November 19th, 2007

Better than Fiction - Reporting Live

I thought this was a great conversation my family had over the dinner table… One I just had to share…
Son - “Today in school we talked about what we wanted to do when we grew up.”
Me - “You did? So what did you say you wanted to do?”
Son - “……zzzzzz pause ummmmm, ohhhh what’s […]

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November 15th, 2007

Are we a nation too obsessed with safety?

Everywhere I go there are signs stating the coffee is hot - the floors are wet, watch your step, not responsible for injury, no lifeguard on duty - and that’s just the large signs in public places. Taking this whole topic a bit further, look at nearly any appliance or electrical device and you’re […]

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November 14th, 2007

For Clues on Teenage Sex, Experts Look to Hip-Hop

Researchers interviewed more than 1,400 teenagers over two years, asking them about the music they listened to along with factors like peer pressure and parental supervision and how those factors have played part in their sexual behavior. They found that adolescents who were exposed to the highest levels of sexually degrading lyrics were twice as […]

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November 12th, 2007

Mother Jailed, Put On Trial for Curing Her Son of Melanoma

A general practitioner, not an oncologist or even qualified to do cancer diagnosis or surgery for that matter became inraged when Chad and his mom decided to pursue holistic treatment for his melanoma. The doctor reported the mother to Child Protective Services on the grounds of gross negligent child endangerment - and while the holistic […]

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November 12th, 2007

Mick Jagger Nanny Dies of Lung Cancer

The former nanny to Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall dies of lung cancer and she never smoked a day in her life.
I’m wondering, are you thinking what I’m thinking?
 
Tags: celebrity nanny, jerry hall, mick jagger, lung cancer, passive smoke

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November 12th, 2007

Childhood Experiences Mold Nanny Selection Process for Oscar Winning Actress

I have to admit, I can relate to some of Mira’s concerns. My brother and I had a babysitter when we were very young who scared us, would beat us with fly-swatters and would lock my brother out in the cold in nothing but his underpants.

Mira Sorvino vets her children’s babysitters very carefully after […]

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November 8th, 2007

Want to get your kids to mind for an entire month?

If you have children who still believe in Santa and the magic of Christmas, this is one tradition you may want to start up in your own family.
Find out about The Elf That Came to Stay
 
Tags: Holiday, Christmas, Santa, Elf, tradition

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