Deceit in Nannyland: Fake Online Profiles Deceive Parents

 A disturbing article in the New York Daily News about individuals using deceitful practices and misrepresenting their backgrounds on a online listing service to secure nanny jobs. 

Deceit in Nannyland: Fake profiles, posts fill site for parents

Park Slope Parents listserv says some nannies are using under-handed methods to land jobs, including posting fabricated recommendations, stealing identities to get accounts and secretly sending friends to job interviews.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/deceit-nannyland-fake-profiles-posts-fill-site-parents-article-1.1155752#ixzz267s8cYar

Posted by Wee Care Nanny Agency

NYC National Nanny Training Day II Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 10AM

Wee Care Nanny Agency is proud to be a sponsor of National Nanny Training Day 2 "NNTD" being held at Turtle Bay in Manhattan (52nd and 2nd Ave) on April 20, 2013.  NNTD offers a full day of training for nannies featuring many experienced industry leaders speaking on a variety of topics like caring for the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and recreational needs of  your charges. In short, you will get additional insight on how to be an exceptional caregiver, and build and maintain a great working relationship with your family. Last year was the first time the event was held, and it attracted 1200+ nannies in over 30 cities nationwide. 

The workshops this year will include:
1. Children's Nutrition 
2. Bullying 
3. SIDS, Safe Sleep Practices, and Shaken Baby Syndrome
4. Toddler and Child Injury Prevention

We welcome those that commit to attending and enhancing their childcare skills and education. Hot buffet lunch included. We hope to see you there! 

Please contact Beth Lehmann for additional information or click here.

Posted by Wee Care Nanny Agency

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing one and all the very best of health, happiness and prosperity for 2013!

Have a safe and wonderful New Year! 

Posted by Wee Care Nanny

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Wee Care Nanny wants to wish one and all a joyous holiday season and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year. We truly appreciate your patronage and look forward to working with everyone in 2013!

Warmest regards,

Marc, Mellisa, Carol, Anne
& The Staff at Wee Care Nanny Agency

 

Posted by Wee Care Nanny Agency 

Determining if an Aging Parent Needs In-Home Care

Wee Care has excellent live-in/out companions available and can help ease the transition if you determine a parent needs in-home assistance.


Should Your Parents Still Be Living on Their Own 
Written By : Mark Myers 


As we age, giving up independence is one of the hardest things to do. Determining when it is the right time for a senior to move out of their home can be difficult. Here are tips that will help know how to make the decision when you parents should not be living alone any longer.

First, you must know this decision will be met with resistance, especially if your loved one is not injured and can still get around. You will need to be prepared to help them through this with sensitivity and understanding.

But there are some very basic activities they must still be able to accomplish if they are going to continue safely living on their own.

Questions to ask and observations to make: Continue article here


Posted by Wee Care Companions

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

As we approach our 12th year serving the NY and CT Tri-State region, we want to say thank you. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you, serve your communities, and for the many wonderful relationships we have formed throughout the years. We wish you and your loved ones a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The staff at Wee Care Nanny Agency

Warning Signs that an Elderly Parent May Need Help at Home

Should Your Parents Still Be Living on Their Own 
Written By : Mark Myers

As we age, giving up independence is one of the hardest things to do. Determining when it is the right time for a senior to move out of their home can be difficult. Here are tips that will help know how to make the decision when you parents should not be living alone any longer.

First, you must know this decision will be met with resistance, especially if your loved one is not injured and can still get around. You will need to be prepared to help them through this with sensitivity and understanding. Continue article here

Posted By Wee Care Companions