Book Review of Touchpoints by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. The past two days we quoted T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. in two articles that show his empathy for mothers and deep respect for in-home childcare providers. See his list of best characteristics a great caregiver should have by clicking here. His book, Touchpoints, is easy to understand and the author’s approach to childcare is very gentle. Based on over three decades of continuous practice and internationally recognized research, his book, Touchpoints is the only childcare reference by a pediatrician who has both medical and Read more
What Are Your Favorite Picture Books?
How to Use Picture Books It’s the start of a new year and Be the Best Nanny Newsletter suggests nannies and au pairs make a New Year’s Resolution to read more to their charges. According to Bank Street College’s Guide to Literacy, young children can greatly benefit from reading experiences that use picture books with an easy-to-follow narrative sequence or storyline. Use quality picture books to encourage budding language arts skills in the young child. Encourage discussion about the pictures and story. Remember that pictures, like letters, are symbols. Reading Read more
Radio Listeners Sound Off On Moms Mistaken As Nannies
Does Radio Interview Show Prejudice Towards Interracial Children and Parents? National Public Radio.LEE HILL: Hey, Michel. Well, I think it’s fair to say this week’s parenting conversation made a lot of jaws drop, and it definitely inspired people to get online and share their feedback. Tuesday, we talked to a group of moms who share a unique experience. They were mistaken for the nannies of their multiracial or simply different-looking children. Here’s a clip from that conversation with featured mom, Jamila Bey. Ms. JAMILA BEY: I am African-American. That’s Read more
What’s Your Vote?
Should the Be the Best Nanny Newsletter Blog Continue to Allow Anonymous Comments? Vote:“Yes” to Allow Anonymous Comments“No” to No Longer Allow Anonymous Comments To reduce the risk of “flaming” from anonymous visitors, readers of the Be the Best Nanny Newsletter blog have asked that commenters be required to register. Registration would not require any private contact information be revealed. Registration would require the commenter to have one of the following: 1. Google account, (gmail address or easy to make with any current email address and Read more
For Nannies, Hope for Workplace Protection by The New York Times
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"I’m Jealous Of My Nanny:" A Mom’s Honest Confession
Check out this link to parenting.com with a quote from fellow nanny Michelle LaRowe. Read more
Parents that Have Separation Anxiety
Posted by on September 25th, 2009
What Parents Need to Know to Feel Comfortable with a CaregiverIn the book Touchpoints the Essential Reference, T. Berry Brazelton, M. D, explains, “We are all aware of how critical a nurturing environment can be to a small child, and that separation from a parent is traumatic in itself.” But what about when the parent has separation anxiety for leaving their child in the care of someone else so the can work? Worrying about leaving a child in someone else’s care is normal for parents. Finding the perfect caregiver can alleviate a parent’s separation anxiety. How do Read more