St Louis Nannies, TLC for Kids against 'Xbox Dante's' Inferno!
The recent announcement of the release date for the much anticiapted Xbox game Dantes Inferno has caused some controversy among the in home childcare industry. Nannies and babysitters across the country are shocked by the representaion of nannies in the video game.
St. Louis nanny agencies TLC for Kids, and on-line nanny agency, Find The Best Nanny, find Xbox Dantes Inferno distasteful and potentially dangerous to children.
"We represent 1000's of nannies who are up-in arms about the 'Bad Nanny Award' achieved by slaughtering unbaptized children," said TLC for Kids, agency owner Sharon Graff-Radell and Vice President of the International Nanny Association (INA).
"The INA feels this video game component of Dante's Inferno was created out of poor taste and bad judgment. INA is opposed to video games that promote and encourage players to 'kill' babies, even in fantasy play. It is our opinion that this type of play may promote violence towards children. The name of the trophy or achievement, Bad Nanny, is offensive to our association in that we strive to promote and educate the public regarding the selfless work nannies do to support families by providing quality in-home child care. We have urged our membership to take action concerning this issue through the appropriate channels, as well."
To take action on this issue you can contact TLC For Kids or Find The Best Nanny at their websites, tlcforkids.com and FindTheBestNanny.com.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Staying Healthy During Flu Season!
Attention St. Louis Nannies and Sitters!
TLC for Kids wants you to stay healthy this cold and flu season!
As you know, the cold and flu season is upon us and likely to be more extreme this year than in years past. As child care providers who sometimes care for mildly ill children, it is important that you take extra measures to stay healthy yourself! In order to stay healthy it is important to maintain a healthy life style, wash hands frequently and consider getting a flu shot! Flu shots are available at your doctor's office, clinics, and most area Walgreen's. Please review the following information TLC for Kids in St. Louis sent our to all of our nannies about staying healthy this season!
- Jessica
TLC Nannies -- Tips for Staying Healthy Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
You can protect yourself and others by following these key action steps.
1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle through rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation.
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner only if soap and water are not available. Be sure to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
3. Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes. Germs spread this way.
4. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.
5. Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean, such as telephones, computer keyboards, doorknobs, etc.
6. Get vaccinated against seasonal flu when vaccine is available in your area.
TLC has been receiving quite a few jobs from St. Louis parents looking for nannies to care for their sick children, here are a few tips!
When providing care to a child who is sick, the most important ways to protect yourself and others who are not sick are to:
1. Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer after you touch the sick person or handle used tissues, or laundry.
2. Remind the sick child to cover their coughs or cough into their sleeve and clean their hands after coughing and/or sneezing.
3. Have the child clean their hands often, using soap and water or hand sanitizer. Children may need reminders or help keeping their hands clean.
4. Wipe down toys, counter tops and other items the child touches.
5. Avoid being face-to-face with the sick child.
6. When holding small children who are sick, place their chin on your shoulder so that they will not cough in your face.
7. Keep the sick child away from other people as much as possible.
How do I know if I have the flu?
You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms:
*fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, sometimes diarrhea and vomiting
* Not everyone with flu will have a fever.
What should I do if I get sick?
Don't panic! You may have a simple cold. If you get sick with flu-like symptoms this flu season, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Most people with 2009 H1N1 have had mild illness and have not needed medical care or antiviral drugs and the same is true of seasonal flu. CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®.) You should stay home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
What is the incubation period of the H1N1 flu? How long will it take to get the flu after being exposed?
The estimated incubation period is unknown and could range from 1 to 7 days, and more likely 1 to 4 days.
Persons with novel H1N1 flu virus infection should be considered potentially contagious (able to spread disease) for up to 7 days after illness onset. Persons who continue to be ill longer than 7 days should be considered potentially contagious until symptoms have resolved. Children, especially younger children, might be contagious for longer periods.
For more information please visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.htm
TLC for Kids wants you to stay healthy this cold and flu season!
As you know, the cold and flu season is upon us and likely to be more extreme this year than in years past. As child care providers who sometimes care for mildly ill children, it is important that you take extra measures to stay healthy yourself! In order to stay healthy it is important to maintain a healthy life style, wash hands frequently and consider getting a flu shot! Flu shots are available at your doctor's office, clinics, and most area Walgreen's. Please review the following information TLC for Kids in St. Louis sent our to all of our nannies about staying healthy this season!
- Jessica
TLC Nannies -- Tips for Staying Healthy Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
You can protect yourself and others by following these key action steps.
1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle through rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation.
2. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner only if soap and water are not available. Be sure to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
3. Avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes. Germs spread this way.
4. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of tissues in no-touch trash receptacles.
5. Keep frequently touched common surfaces clean, such as telephones, computer keyboards, doorknobs, etc.
6. Get vaccinated against seasonal flu when vaccine is available in your area.
TLC has been receiving quite a few jobs from St. Louis parents looking for nannies to care for their sick children, here are a few tips!
When providing care to a child who is sick, the most important ways to protect yourself and others who are not sick are to:
1. Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer after you touch the sick person or handle used tissues, or laundry.
2. Remind the sick child to cover their coughs or cough into their sleeve and clean their hands after coughing and/or sneezing.
3. Have the child clean their hands often, using soap and water or hand sanitizer. Children may need reminders or help keeping their hands clean.
4. Wipe down toys, counter tops and other items the child touches.
5. Avoid being face-to-face with the sick child.
6. When holding small children who are sick, place their chin on your shoulder so that they will not cough in your face.
7. Keep the sick child away from other people as much as possible.
How do I know if I have the flu?
You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms:
*fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, sometimes diarrhea and vomiting
* Not everyone with flu will have a fever.
What should I do if I get sick?
Don't panic! You may have a simple cold. If you get sick with flu-like symptoms this flu season, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care. Most people with 2009 H1N1 have had mild illness and have not needed medical care or antiviral drugs and the same is true of seasonal flu. CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol®.) You should stay home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
What is the incubation period of the H1N1 flu? How long will it take to get the flu after being exposed?
The estimated incubation period is unknown and could range from 1 to 7 days, and more likely 1 to 4 days.
Persons with novel H1N1 flu virus infection should be considered potentially contagious (able to spread disease) for up to 7 days after illness onset. Persons who continue to be ill longer than 7 days should be considered potentially contagious until symptoms have resolved. Children, especially younger children, might be contagious for longer periods.
For more information please visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu.htm
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Why I decided to be a nanny. Sent by verteran TLC nanny LB, St. Louis, MO
I recently asked TLC nannies "Why did you decide to nanny?" and this response really stood out! Way to go LB!
In 1990, I joined the Navy. Since then, I have shucked oysters, arranged flowers, sold tanning oil, modeled, taught dog obedience, washed dishes, and read to the blind. I am only getting started here. I've lived on both coasts and come "this close" to getting a Masters degree.
People often ask me why I choose to nanny considering I've marshalled planes for take-offs and landings, taught horseback riding, and sold lingerie. It's because helping raise a family is always surprising. I look forward to going into work every day because it's different every time. My girls amaze me each day with new words they've learned and skills aquired. I've seen the youngest off formula and onto solids.
What could possibly be more rewarding than being welcomed into a family (J and M's) and becoming an integral part of raising three children? Every day is a new experience for me and my little charges. Little Gym? Check. Kindermusik? Check. Playdates? I'm responsible for that and more. G loves hot dogs and dinosaurs. K wants to choose her outfit and search the yard for new bugs to show her science teacher. I'm the one who taught C to go down stairs safely on his belly. Imagine- when I signed my contract he couldn't even walk!
There is no doubt in my mind that I've made the right decision with what to do with my life. You want to sit at a desk and punch a clock? I get hugs and kisses on arrival plus a sweet chocolate lab to cuddle!
I've worked dozens of jobs and I'm here to tell you there is nothing more fulfilling than walking into work and having tiny arms thrown around your neck and sweet voices telling you they've missed you. Even if it was only twelve hours since you last saw the little sweeties!
In 1990, I joined the Navy. Since then, I have shucked oysters, arranged flowers, sold tanning oil, modeled, taught dog obedience, washed dishes, and read to the blind. I am only getting started here. I've lived on both coasts and come "this close" to getting a Masters degree.
People often ask me why I choose to nanny considering I've marshalled planes for take-offs and landings, taught horseback riding, and sold lingerie. It's because helping raise a family is always surprising. I look forward to going into work every day because it's different every time. My girls amaze me each day with new words they've learned and skills aquired. I've seen the youngest off formula and onto solids.
What could possibly be more rewarding than being welcomed into a family (J and M's) and becoming an integral part of raising three children? Every day is a new experience for me and my little charges. Little Gym? Check. Kindermusik? Check. Playdates? I'm responsible for that and more. G loves hot dogs and dinosaurs. K wants to choose her outfit and search the yard for new bugs to show her science teacher. I'm the one who taught C to go down stairs safely on his belly. Imagine- when I signed my contract he couldn't even walk!
There is no doubt in my mind that I've made the right decision with what to do with my life. You want to sit at a desk and punch a clock? I get hugs and kisses on arrival plus a sweet chocolate lab to cuddle!
I've worked dozens of jobs and I'm here to tell you there is nothing more fulfilling than walking into work and having tiny arms thrown around your neck and sweet voices telling you they've missed you. Even if it was only twelve hours since you last saw the little sweeties!
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