St. Louis always has a lot of great activities around town for celebrating Earth Day! If you're free this weekend check it out!
Join your neighbors in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with two stages of live music, cultural performances, local food and hands-on activities for the whole family!
· Over 275 eco-artists, educational exhibitors, food vendors, businesses and organizations will share how they are living Earth Day Every Day, and how you can too!
· Held at Forest Park. Visit http://stlouisearthday.org for more info.
Thanks, have a great week(end)!
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
'INA Nanny Salary and Benefits Survey'
'INA Nanny Salary and Benefits Survey'
St. Louis nannies - it's that time again! Click the link above and please take the survey from the INA regarding your salary and benefits, and look at last year's results to see how you compare to the rest of the country.
St. Louis nannies - it's that time again! Click the link above and please take the survey from the INA regarding your salary and benefits, and look at last year's results to see how you compare to the rest of the country.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Financial Planning Advice for Nannies from the BestNanny Newsletter!
A New Year, A New Financial Beginning for Nannies
What Nannies Should do with Their Holiday Bonus
from: http://bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com/
The start of a new year is a great time to take control of your financial life.
During the holidays we discussed what parents should pay nannies for holiday bonuses and The Wall Street Journal quoted us on the topic as well. We also talked about how nannies can give holiday gifts on a budget.
If you followed our advice you did not rely on your holiday bonus to purchase gifts. If you worked hard and the parents rewarded your good work with a holiday bonus, don’t spend the extra income frivolously. Use the extra money to pay-off debt, build an emergency fund, make some investments, or even give to charity.
Pay-Off Debt:
First, if you have outstanding credit card debt use the money to pay-off as much debt as possible. Determine which card has the highest interest rate. That is the debt you want to satisfy first. We will discuss how to do reduce debt in more detail next Tuesday.
Build an Emergency Fund:
Once you have paid-off your credit card debt then look for the best possible savings account. Financial planners have been warning Americans to build a three-to eight-months worth of emergency cash in case they get laid-off. If something unexpected and expensive were to happen, that's the cushion that will soften your blow. The savings is for emergencies (like if you are unemployed or sick) only. Visit this blog again on Wednesday when we will discuss building an emergency fund.
Make Retirement Investments:
If you have no outstanding debt and already have a savings account for an emergency fund then you should consider making some investments. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan available to anyone who receives taxable salary during the year. Visit us again on Thursday we will discuss retirement investments more thoroughly.
Give to Charity: If you're already debt-free, have fully funded your investment accounts, and have your emergency funds are in order, you've got it made. There are plenty of deserving, but under-funded, charitable causes that could use some support. Stop by next Friday to learn how to get tax write-offs when donating to charities.
To learn how to manage your money in more detail stop by again next week when we will discuss gaining control of your finances in more detail.
Did you get what you expected for your holiday bonus? What did you do with your holiday bonus?
What Nannies Should do with Their Holiday Bonus
from: http://bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com/
The start of a new year is a great time to take control of your financial life.
During the holidays we discussed what parents should pay nannies for holiday bonuses and The Wall Street Journal quoted us on the topic as well. We also talked about how nannies can give holiday gifts on a budget.
If you followed our advice you did not rely on your holiday bonus to purchase gifts. If you worked hard and the parents rewarded your good work with a holiday bonus, don’t spend the extra income frivolously. Use the extra money to pay-off debt, build an emergency fund, make some investments, or even give to charity.
Pay-Off Debt:
First, if you have outstanding credit card debt use the money to pay-off as much debt as possible. Determine which card has the highest interest rate. That is the debt you want to satisfy first. We will discuss how to do reduce debt in more detail next Tuesday.
Build an Emergency Fund:
Once you have paid-off your credit card debt then look for the best possible savings account. Financial planners have been warning Americans to build a three-to eight-months worth of emergency cash in case they get laid-off. If something unexpected and expensive were to happen, that's the cushion that will soften your blow. The savings is for emergencies (like if you are unemployed or sick) only. Visit this blog again on Wednesday when we will discuss building an emergency fund.
Make Retirement Investments:
If you have no outstanding debt and already have a savings account for an emergency fund then you should consider making some investments. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a personal retirement savings plan available to anyone who receives taxable salary during the year. Visit us again on Thursday we will discuss retirement investments more thoroughly.
Give to Charity: If you're already debt-free, have fully funded your investment accounts, and have your emergency funds are in order, you've got it made. There are plenty of deserving, but under-funded, charitable causes that could use some support. Stop by next Friday to learn how to get tax write-offs when donating to charities.
To learn how to manage your money in more detail stop by again next week when we will discuss gaining control of your finances in more detail.
Did you get what you expected for your holiday bonus? What did you do with your holiday bonus?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
St. Louis Nannies join the International Nanny Association for a REDUCED RATE!
The International Nanny Association has reduced their rates for individual membership!
St. Louis nannies and sitters - be part of a national organization that recognizes the nanny industry! TLC nannies - build up your skills and professional associations by becoming a member!
TLC for Kids, in St. Louis are members of the INA and encourage you to do the same! Agency owner and St. Louis native Sharon Graff-Radel is also on the board of directors!
The International Nanny Association's Board of Directors held its annual fall meeting November 5th and 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To kick off INA's 25th Anniversary celebration, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce:
All new and renewing Individual Membership dues have been reduced from $95 to $35 effective immediately. New Individual Members who joined INA after November 1, 2009 and Individual Members who have already paid their renewal fee for 2010 will have the option of:
*donating their balance of $50 ($85 early bird rate - $35 2010 renewal rate) to the 2010 INA Nanny of the Year™ fund or the 25th Annual INA Conference fund
*receiving a credit with INA to be applied to future transactions, or
*receiving a $50 refund check.
With this reduction of fees, Individual Members will no longer be eligible for an early bird discount and Individual Membership dues will no longer be prorated.
Visit www.nanny.org for more details! TLC and St. Louis caregivers / nannies feel free to call Jessica @ TLC for more info!
St. Louis nannies and sitters - be part of a national organization that recognizes the nanny industry! TLC nannies - build up your skills and professional associations by becoming a member!
TLC for Kids, in St. Louis are members of the INA and encourage you to do the same! Agency owner and St. Louis native Sharon Graff-Radel is also on the board of directors!
The International Nanny Association's Board of Directors held its annual fall meeting November 5th and 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To kick off INA's 25th Anniversary celebration, the Board of Directors is pleased to announce:
All new and renewing Individual Membership dues have been reduced from $95 to $35 effective immediately. New Individual Members who joined INA after November 1, 2009 and Individual Members who have already paid their renewal fee for 2010 will have the option of:
*donating their balance of $50 ($85 early bird rate - $35 2010 renewal rate) to the 2010 INA Nanny of the Year™ fund or the 25th Annual INA Conference fund
*receiving a credit with INA to be applied to future transactions, or
*receiving a $50 refund check.
With this reduction of fees, Individual Members will no longer be eligible for an early bird discount and Individual Membership dues will no longer be prorated.
Visit www.nanny.org for more details! TLC and St. Louis caregivers / nannies feel free to call Jessica @ TLC for more info!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Just in time for St. Louis weather - tips for Car Seat Safety for busy Nannies!
As the holiday season begins to descend up on us, St. Louis nannies know the weather in our area is unpredictable at best! be sure to drive around St. Louis safely and of course make sure little ones are in their car seats correctly! This article was sent to me from a TLC nanny who drives about 30 miles a day!
I found this on CNN.com's website!
Filed under: Children's Health
(MayoClinic.com) Car seat safety is crucial for protecting your child during travel, but knowing how to safely install a car seat and buckle up your child as he or she grows can be difficult. Check out 10 common mistakes parents often make when it comes to car seat safety — and how to avoid them.
Don't Miss
Children's Health
1. Getting a used car seat without researching its history
If you're considering a used car seat for your child, make sure the car seat:
Comes with instructions and a label showing the manufacture date and model number
Hasn't been recalled
Isn't more than six years old
Has no visible cracks or missing parts
Has never been in a moderate or severe crash
If you don't know the car seat's history, don't use it.
2. Placing the car seat in the wrong spot
The safest place for your child's car seat is the back seat, away from active air bags. If the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat — right where your child's head is — and cause a serious or fatal injury. Vehicles with no back seat aren't a good choice for traveling with children.
While side air bags improve safety for adults in side-impact crashes, placing a car seat next to a door with a side air bag may not be appropriate. Read your car seat manual for guidance on placing a car seat next to a side air bag. If you're only placing one car seat in the back seat, place it in the center of the seat rather than next to a door.
3. Using the car seat as a replacement crib
A car seat is designed to protect your child during travel. It's not for use as a replacement crib in your home. A 2009 study showed that sitting upright in a car seat may compress a newborn's chest and lead to lower levels of oxygen. Although it's essential to buckle your child into a car seat during travel, don't let your child sleep or relax in the car seat for long periods of time out of the car. Airway obstruction — even when it's mild — can impair a child's development.
4. Incorrectly buckling up your child
It can be hard at first to properly buckle a child in a car seat. Before you install the seat, read the manufacturer's instructions and the section on safety seats in the vehicle's owner's manual. Make sure the seat is tightly secured — allowing no more than one inch of movement from side to side or front to back — and facing the correct direction. Give yourself extra time before every trip to secure your child in the seat correctly.
If you're using an infant-only seat or a convertible seat in the rear-facing position — a common choice for newborns — keep these tips in mind:
Use the harness slots described in the car seat's instruction manual, usually those at or below the infant's shoulders.
Thread the straps through the shell and pad.
Place the harness or chest clip even with your child's armpits — not the abdomen or neck. Make sure the straps and harness lie flat against your baby's chest and over his or her hips with no slack.
Position the car seat's carrying handle according to the manufacturer's instructions. Don't hang anything from the handle.
5. Improperly trying to keep your child upright
Recline the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions so that your newborn's head doesn't flop forward. Many seats include angle indicators or adjusters. You can also place a tightly rolled towel or newspaper under the seat's front edge to achieve the right angle.
If your baby slouches down or to the side of the car seat, place padding around — never under or behind — him or her. Don't use any additional products unless they came with the car seat or from the manufacturer.
6. Moving to a forward-facing car seat too soon
Resist the urge to place your child's car seat in the forward-facing position just so you can see his or her smile in your rearview mirror. Riding rear-facing is recommended until a child reaches 30 to 40 pounds (14 to18 kilograms) and varying heights. You can start with a convertible seat or switch from an infant-only seat to the convertible variety as your baby grows.
When your child reaches the rear-facing weight or height limit of the convertible seat, you can face the seat forward. When you make the switch:
Install the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions, using either the seat belt or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.
Use the tether strap — a strap that hooks to the top of the seat and attaches to an anchor in the vehicle — for extra stability.
Adjust the harness straps so that they're threaded at or above your child's shoulders. Make sure the harness fits snugly.
Remember, the back seat is still the safest place for your child's car seat.
7. Dressing your child in bulky outerwear
Harness straps may not provide enough protection over a baby's bulky outerwear. If it's cold, dress your baby in a lightweight jacket and hat. Buckle the harness snugly and then tuck a blanket around your baby for warmth. Save the bulky outerwear for outdoors.
8. Moving to a booster seat too soon
Older children need booster seats to help an adult safety belt fit correctly — but is your child ready for a booster seat? Here's how you'll know:
Your child has topped the weight or height limits of the current car seat — often from 40 to 80 pounds (18 to 36 kilograms) and varying heights.
Your child's shoulders are above the car seat's top harness slots.
Your child's ears have reached the top of the car seat.
9. Incorrectly using a booster seat
Booster seats must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt. Make sure the lap belt lies low and snug across your child's upper thighs and that the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder.
Some booster seats come without backs. Backless booster seats also must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt.
If your vehicle has low seat backs or doesn't have a headrest to protect your child's head and neck in a crash, consider using a high-back booster that fits your child's height and weight.
10. Using the vehicle safety belt too soon
Most kids can safely use an adult seat belt sometime between ages 8 and 12. Here's how you'll know that your child is ready:
Your child reaches a height of 4 feet 9 inches (nearly 1.5 meters).
Your child sits against the back of the seat with his or her knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat. The lap belt rests flat across your child's upper thighs, and the shoulder belt rests on your child's shoulder — not on the neck or throat.
Make sure your child doesn't tuck the shoulder belt under his or her arm or behind his or her back. Don't allow children to share seat belts or use products that claim to make a seat belt fit better.
There's a lot you need to know to keep your child safe on the road — but don't panic. Consult your child's doctor for information on how to select and properly use a car seat. If you have questions or need help installing a car seat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can help you find a car seat inspection station. Be sure to follow the child passenger safety laws in your state.
©1998-2009 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Terms of use.
I found this on CNN.com's website!
Filed under: Children's Health
(MayoClinic.com) Car seat safety is crucial for protecting your child during travel, but knowing how to safely install a car seat and buckle up your child as he or she grows can be difficult. Check out 10 common mistakes parents often make when it comes to car seat safety — and how to avoid them.
Don't Miss
Children's Health
1. Getting a used car seat without researching its history
If you're considering a used car seat for your child, make sure the car seat:
Comes with instructions and a label showing the manufacture date and model number
Hasn't been recalled
Isn't more than six years old
Has no visible cracks or missing parts
Has never been in a moderate or severe crash
If you don't know the car seat's history, don't use it.
2. Placing the car seat in the wrong spot
The safest place for your child's car seat is the back seat, away from active air bags. If the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat — right where your child's head is — and cause a serious or fatal injury. Vehicles with no back seat aren't a good choice for traveling with children.
While side air bags improve safety for adults in side-impact crashes, placing a car seat next to a door with a side air bag may not be appropriate. Read your car seat manual for guidance on placing a car seat next to a side air bag. If you're only placing one car seat in the back seat, place it in the center of the seat rather than next to a door.
3. Using the car seat as a replacement crib
A car seat is designed to protect your child during travel. It's not for use as a replacement crib in your home. A 2009 study showed that sitting upright in a car seat may compress a newborn's chest and lead to lower levels of oxygen. Although it's essential to buckle your child into a car seat during travel, don't let your child sleep or relax in the car seat for long periods of time out of the car. Airway obstruction — even when it's mild — can impair a child's development.
4. Incorrectly buckling up your child
It can be hard at first to properly buckle a child in a car seat. Before you install the seat, read the manufacturer's instructions and the section on safety seats in the vehicle's owner's manual. Make sure the seat is tightly secured — allowing no more than one inch of movement from side to side or front to back — and facing the correct direction. Give yourself extra time before every trip to secure your child in the seat correctly.
If you're using an infant-only seat or a convertible seat in the rear-facing position — a common choice for newborns — keep these tips in mind:
Use the harness slots described in the car seat's instruction manual, usually those at or below the infant's shoulders.
Thread the straps through the shell and pad.
Place the harness or chest clip even with your child's armpits — not the abdomen or neck. Make sure the straps and harness lie flat against your baby's chest and over his or her hips with no slack.
Position the car seat's carrying handle according to the manufacturer's instructions. Don't hang anything from the handle.
5. Improperly trying to keep your child upright
Recline the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions so that your newborn's head doesn't flop forward. Many seats include angle indicators or adjusters. You can also place a tightly rolled towel or newspaper under the seat's front edge to achieve the right angle.
If your baby slouches down or to the side of the car seat, place padding around — never under or behind — him or her. Don't use any additional products unless they came with the car seat or from the manufacturer.
6. Moving to a forward-facing car seat too soon
Resist the urge to place your child's car seat in the forward-facing position just so you can see his or her smile in your rearview mirror. Riding rear-facing is recommended until a child reaches 30 to 40 pounds (14 to18 kilograms) and varying heights. You can start with a convertible seat or switch from an infant-only seat to the convertible variety as your baby grows.
When your child reaches the rear-facing weight or height limit of the convertible seat, you can face the seat forward. When you make the switch:
Install the car seat according to the manufacturer's instructions, using either the seat belt or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system.
Use the tether strap — a strap that hooks to the top of the seat and attaches to an anchor in the vehicle — for extra stability.
Adjust the harness straps so that they're threaded at or above your child's shoulders. Make sure the harness fits snugly.
Remember, the back seat is still the safest place for your child's car seat.
7. Dressing your child in bulky outerwear
Harness straps may not provide enough protection over a baby's bulky outerwear. If it's cold, dress your baby in a lightweight jacket and hat. Buckle the harness snugly and then tuck a blanket around your baby for warmth. Save the bulky outerwear for outdoors.
8. Moving to a booster seat too soon
Older children need booster seats to help an adult safety belt fit correctly — but is your child ready for a booster seat? Here's how you'll know:
Your child has topped the weight or height limits of the current car seat — often from 40 to 80 pounds (18 to 36 kilograms) and varying heights.
Your child's shoulders are above the car seat's top harness slots.
Your child's ears have reached the top of the car seat.
9. Incorrectly using a booster seat
Booster seats must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt. Make sure the lap belt lies low and snug across your child's upper thighs and that the shoulder belt crosses the middle of your child's chest and shoulder.
Some booster seats come without backs. Backless booster seats also must be used with a lap and shoulder belt — never a lap-only belt.
If your vehicle has low seat backs or doesn't have a headrest to protect your child's head and neck in a crash, consider using a high-back booster that fits your child's height and weight.
10. Using the vehicle safety belt too soon
Most kids can safely use an adult seat belt sometime between ages 8 and 12. Here's how you'll know that your child is ready:
Your child reaches a height of 4 feet 9 inches (nearly 1.5 meters).
Your child sits against the back of the seat with his or her knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat. The lap belt rests flat across your child's upper thighs, and the shoulder belt rests on your child's shoulder — not on the neck or throat.
Make sure your child doesn't tuck the shoulder belt under his or her arm or behind his or her back. Don't allow children to share seat belts or use products that claim to make a seat belt fit better.
There's a lot you need to know to keep your child safe on the road — but don't panic. Consult your child's doctor for information on how to select and properly use a car seat. If you have questions or need help installing a car seat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can help you find a car seat inspection station. Be sure to follow the child passenger safety laws in your state.
©1998-2009 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Terms of use.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
TLC Nannies know the Importance of Indoor Play!
Wintertime in St. Louis means long days indoors for kids and nannies! I have received some great tips from nannies who are already preparing to keep their charges busy when the weather in St. Louis changes from fall to winter.
TLC for Kids has compiled some great websites for all nannies to use and create fun and educational days. Feel free to comment and post more - these are just a few that our great nannies came up with!
http://www.earlychildhood.com/
http://www.kinderart.com/
http://www.childfun.com/
http://crafts.kaboose.com/index.html
http://www.kinderstart.com/
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/
http://www.easyfunschool.com/IndexArt.html
http://www.dltk-teach.com/
http://tlsbooks.com/kpacrafts.htm
http://www.edupics.com/
http://www.abcteach.com/
Have a great week! Jessica
TLC for Kids has compiled some great websites for all nannies to use and create fun and educational days. Feel free to comment and post more - these are just a few that our great nannies came up with!
http://www.earlychildhood.com/
http://www.kinderart.com/
http://www.childfun.com/
http://crafts.kaboose.com/index.html
http://www.kinderstart.com/
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/
http://www.easyfunschool.com/IndexArt.html
http://www.dltk-teach.com/
http://tlsbooks.com/kpacrafts.htm
http://www.edupics.com/
http://www.abcteach.com/
Have a great week! Jessica
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
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