What Is Happening In The Domestic Job Market? |
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 In this economy, there isn’t a service that isn’t suffering in some way. Domestic workers are finding themselves in the same predicament. If they haven’t lost their jobs entirely, they are at least being asked to work part time instead of full time. This throws out a greater number of people looking for work, even if just to supplement the work they have in place.
In addition to being asked to work less hours, those employers who have had more than one domestic to do the work are now asking that perhaps one employee do it all. For example, a household may have had a nanny doing mostly childcare with some light housekeeping and a separate housekeeper coming in 1-5 times per week to do the cleaning. Now we are seeing jobs being combined into one. Even the new work orders are asking for more of a nanny/housekeeper who is willing to pitch in and do more.
Keeping this in mind, this is what everyone can do to make this work during tough times. |
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Got Breast Milk? A Mother's Guide To Nursing. |
 With the help of a small army of mother’s helpers—from pediatricians to nutritionists—everything you wanted to know about nursing begins right now. |
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Buying Gifts For Special Needs Kids |
 During the holiday season and these difficult economic times, finding the perfect gift for any child can be a challenge. For family and friends looking for the right toy for a child with special needs, this process can cause even more anxiety and frustration.. |
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Don't Type Cast Aggressive Children In Daycare |
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 Annie knocks Melissa to the floor and run off with her doll. Alexis screams at Ben for taking his toy truck. Every day, in daycares, similar disputes are observed by early childhood educators who foster calm by encouraging kids to express their anger and frustration in more constructive ways.
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Get More Boing For Your Buck |
 The National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) offers five tips for parents looking to capture the most value when shopping for toys this holiday season. |
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Teach Kids To Be Savvy Commercial Watchers |
 “Commercials are designed to sell you something, so of course they are going to make their product look as fun and as exciting as possible,” says Cyndy Scheibe, Ithaca College professor of psychology and director of Project Look Sharp. “But parents shouldn’t be afraid to have a conversation with their kids about the reality behind the ads. Is it really as big as it looks on TV? When you take the toy out of the box on Christmas morning, will it really do all the things they show you in the commercial, or are some needed accessories ‘sold separately,’ as they say in the fine print?” |
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Prevent A Common Childhood Foot Problem |
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 Parents can help prevent a common and painful foot problem in children by following a few simple tips.
Foot and ankle surgeons say ingrown toenails are a common condition they treat in children. The doctors blame tight shoes, tight socks and incorrect nail trimming for most cases. In other cases, children may inherit the tendency for nails to curve. |
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Your Child Has Style...A Learning Style |
 "Just as there are many different fashions, there are also many different ways a child learns," explains Richard Bavaria, Ph.D., vice president of education for Sylvan Learning Center. "Understanding a child's learning style can help a parent and teacher personalize instruction or homework to ensure peak performance in school and build a child's self confidence."
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Winter Is Peak Residential Fire Season: Is Your Family Prepared? |
 (ARA) - The winter months between November and February are the peak months for home fires, representing nearly 37 percent of all residential fires annually. According to the U.S. Fire Administration winter fires are more deadly and cause more damage, resulting in over 6,900 injuries and more than 1,700 deaths each year. Experts agree that advance preparation and planning are key factors in increasing your chances of a good outcome should fire strike this winter. |
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Helping Angry & Aggressive Children |
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 Children who are chronically aggressive walk around with a sort of low-grade fever of anger, fueled by frustration and a sense of injustice that things aren't the way they want them to be. When a parent attempts to mitigate this anger by using logic the angry child doesn't hear them. There are essentially only two outcomes for a child's frustration: Aggression or Adaptation. Here are a few tips for helping your child process frustration.
Read article >>> Susan Stiffelman, MFT works with adults, couples, teens and children in restoring their sense of joy, passion and sanity. She has a private practice and helps families through private counseling, public presentations, her website, writings and telephone consultations. Susan is a regular contributor to Momstyle News. |
Wanting Vs. Needing Kids To Do What We Ask |
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 Parents are supposed to be in charge, and that means we function as the Captain of the Ship, calmly and confidently managing the events of our days to ensure smooth sailing.
When a child picks up the scent that they have the power to either satisfy or deprive us of our need for them to do their homework, eat their peas or brush their teeth, the parent/child hierarchy is disturbed. Read article... |
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