Career Nanny Program at the Urban College of Boston

04/14/2016

Last chance to get your tickets for National Nanny Training Day!

WooHoo it's that time of year again: National Nanny Training Day-Metrowest is planning an exciting and fun event again. We have wonderful learn today, use tomorrow workshop geared towards newborns, infants, toddlers+. We also have a great speaker on building confidence in the work force and gaining…

08/19/2015

Please learn how to install a car seat safely!

http://www.wcvb.com/news/girl-3-killed-in-vermont-car-crash/34751176?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FBPAGE&utm_campaign=WCVB%20Channel%205%20Boston

07/12/2015

The cry it out method is believed to be an effective way to teach a baby to sleep. However, many experts agree that it's damaging to an infant's brain.

07/05/2015

http://www.inhabitots.com/cdc-reports-that-40-percent-of-babies-are-starting-solid-food-too-soon/

Image courtesy of Shutterstock The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the United Nations Standing Committee on Nutrition and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among many other health organizations, all recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed until six months of age. ...

06/19/2015

The bond between a child and their dog is something that can not be measured. This dog helps to diffuse an aspergers meltdown for "his boy".

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a41989/dog-comforts-owner-during-aspergers-meltdown/

Amazing.

06/11/2015

Proper chest clip placement is KEY to your childs safety.

Post your child how they are currently restrained in their carseat to see if its correct! Can never be too safe!
The chest clip is intended to break because of the rib cage .. If its on the belly, there is not a hard structure to make it break, therefore it can damage organs.. It shouldn't be placed too high because the strongest part of the torso is right where the strongest part of the sternum is. Chest clip placement is very important. Pass along!
Some good articles on Car Seat safety-
Commeone car seat fails- http://www.breastfeedingmamatalk.com/blog/2014/12/6/placing-a-car-seat-on-top-of-a-cart-is-dangerous
Car Seat safety
http://www.breastfeedingmamatalk.com/carseat-safety/

05/30/2015

http://bostonparentspaper.com

Find upcoming family events, great deals and kids activities in Boston, Massachusetts. Parenthood.com is a network for the best in local parenting tips.

05/30/2015

http://www.autobytel.com/car-ownership/safety/how-and-why-rear-facing-kids-until-age-4-works-fine-120159/?id=32979

How and Why Rear-Facing Kids Until Age 4 Works Fine

05/27/2015

It is pool season. Please read this article. It can shed light on a quick and deadly killer. Pool safety is key. The Career Nanny Program will certify your nanny in water safety and much, much more. You can never be too safe.

It happened, as it does, quickly and silently, and with parents standing so near her. But this mom's 2-year-old was found facedown in a hot tub. She survived, and her mom wants to make sure this doesn't happen to you.

05/22/2015

Do you know that 75%-90% of car seats but are used improperly??? Safe Kids is hosting a car seat check today at the Brighton Marine health center today in Brighton. 1-3pm Come by and get your seat checked out as I become a Certified Car Seat Technician.

05/20/2015

Massachusetts Child Passenger

04/23/2015

Childrens Hospital Boston is at critical levels in their platelet supply. If anybody is available to go donate now is the time to do it. You can literally save the life of a child. If you have two hours to read a book and have some peace and quiet while doing an amazingly good deed. Please call immediately. (617)355-6677