Archive for July 31st, 2009

Background Checks on Nannies are Recommended, But Hidden ‘nanny Cams’ Will Confirm Any Child Abuse or Misconduct Suspicions

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Jul 31

Brandi Wheeler asked:


ATLANTA, Ga., March 3, 2008 – Working mothers or fathers may wish that they could stay at home to raise their children, however for financial reasons; this might not be an option. Then the challenge rises to find quality and trustworthy child care to act as a parent’s extended hand. There are a lot of things to consider when finding a suitable alternative, but the most common concern is safety.

In recent years, news of abusive or dishonest nannies and daycare services has become more common. It is extremely important to research a nanny’s background before leaving your children alone with one. The same can hold true for daycare services and live-in housekeepers.

Many people don’t know that there are significant problems with child abuse and stealing by nannies. In 2001, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reported that 4 percent of child abuse cases were caused by caregivers, nannies and baby-sitters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publishes annual reports on the number of child abuse cases. In 2002, the report showed that 44,000 cases were perpetrated by people other than parents, foster parents, guardians or relatives. That means this group was mostly comprised of daycare providers, nannies, baby-sitters and in-home employees. In the 2005, the number had grown to more than 46,000. These chilling statistics alone offer motivation to perform nanny background checks. Below, we have included links to a few news reports involving nanny abuse or crimes.

Now you may be thinking back to your previous research and may be questioning your child’s safety. "Did I do my research and background checks? Does my child seem happy with our nanny or daycare provider? Is my child getting the best care available?

One way to know for sure is to invest in a ‘Nanny Cam’. A ‘Nanny Cam’ is short for nanny camera or hidden camera. One or more can be easily placed in your home to video record daily activity. Now with advanced modern technology, a parent can even view what is happening in their home while at work or on vacation, as long as they have Internet access. This is done with a DVR recording device.

Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – Unlike VCRs, DVRs record video to a computer hard drive or other media such as a CD or DVD. This makes a DVR easy to maintain because there are no bulky tapes to change or the risk of losing video quality when recording over previous footage. Except for the World’s Smallest DVR, all of our other DVRs can be operated and monitored remotely from anywhere in the world using the Internet. While the surveillance video data is stored on the DVR it can be protected from loss caused by operating errors, tampering and accidents.

There are many different types of hidden cameras to choose from, all with various transmissions, power options, prices and brands. Choosing the best one with the features you are looking for can be another obstacle. A recommended place to begin learning about video surveillance and hidden cameras is at http://www.USAHomeWatch.com. There you will find an array of cameras and recording systems, but the most popular, in this case, is the "Nanny Cam Bear". Click this link to view: http://www.usahomewatch.com/teddybear-hidden-camera.htm.



If you can’t "bear" the thought of something bad happening to your child then make sure their room includes a Teddy Bear hidden camera. This is a medium sized (14 inches) bear has a velour texture. The teddy bear hidden camera is powered by a 12 hour rechargeable battery pack, no wires or cords to plug in.

Prices at www.USAHomeWatch.com for this particular item range from $312.00 to $340.00, depending on transmission strengths, power options and either black & white or color camera preferences.

Black & White

•HC-BRBRN-G Wireless Camera with FREE 2.4 GHz Receiver

•HC-BRBRN-G-X Wireless Camera with FREE 2.4 GHz Receiver and X-Vision

Color

•HC-BRBRN-GC Wireless Camera with FREE 2.4 GHz Receiver

Includes:

• Wireless cameras include FREE 2.4 GHz receiver (a $160.00 value)

Options:

• X-Vision (.003 Lux) is a feature only available on black and white cameras. Allows best possible images in virtually complete darkness.

Specifications:

Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W) 1/4" CCD (Color)

Resolution: 400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color)

Min. Illumination: .05 Lux (B/W) 1 Lux (Color)

Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle

Power Required: 12 V DC/110V AC

This cute bear contains a wireless camera that is not visible from a distance or in-hand; therefore it can record true interaction in your home or day care. This nanny cam will eliminate those doubts or enable you to know what is happening when you’re not there. Hopefully you will not discover any kind of neglect or child abuse, but if you do, video footage will be your eye witness in a prosecution.

USAHomeWatch.com is an excellent source to shop for various DVR devices and hidden cameras because they provide detailed information of each product and they have very competitive prices. Individual situations differ and you may not know what steps to take next and still question if a nanny cam is right for you. USAHomeWatch.com provides free consultations and estimates to help you make the best informed decision for your child’s safety. They are also happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.

Note: USAHomeWatch.com will soon integrate their own hosting services to enable you to view your cameras 24 hours a day and 7 days a week by logging into your secured account. This will eliminate using two different companies, one for hosting and one for purchasing video equipment. Visit USAHomeWatch’s website to learn more about their plans to be a full service video recording provider.

Here are links to related articles, news releases, background check sources and national statistics on child abuse.

In the News:

Police Release New ‘Nanny Cam’ Video In Abuse Probe – NBC6.net: http://www.nbc6.net/family/2551632/detail.html

Nanny Accused of Abuse After Child’s Father Videotapes Her – New York Times: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9804E7DB123DF937A35751C1A961958260

Related Articles:

Nanny accused of abuse to be arraigned – Palo Alto Online: http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=2716

Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms – http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm

Related Links:

Sex Offender Registry Review – http://sex-offender-registry-review.toptenreviews.com/

Try a nanny background check from one of our top-rated background check services:http://background-check-services-review.toptenreviews.com/

Child Abuse Statistics:

2006 US Child Abuse Statistics – http://www.childhelp.org/resources/learning-center/statistics

Child Welfare and Information Gateway: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect – http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/

Get Rid Of Those Doubts… Find Out For Yourself What’s Going On When You’re Not There!

Don’t Wonder…WATCH!

http://www.USAHomeWatch.com



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Caring your child’s life with nannies in canada

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Jul 31

The hectic working schedules of the family members have made life intricate for al of us, whether youngsters, teenagers, elders or small kids. Such hectic schedules have disrupted the normal family life and have brought gaps between the family members. To make the case worse, the small children are the ones who have become greatly affected victims of this era of globalization and industrialization, which have created differences inside the families. The parents because of their earnings have to leave for their business tours and keep their small kids alone at home. This results in the grooming of the childhood into sheer loneliness without the bonding of their parents. There is no one to guide them at their story books or play with their cars and dolls.

Nannies Canada are those individuals who are capable and qualified enough to take care of children, elders and disabled people in the absence of their family members. These nannies canada are trustful personals as their recruitment is done carefully after a thorough checking by the Human Resources Professional, who rigorously prepares their portfolios with their detailed histories. These nannies canada are professionally interviewed and their past is properly screened before they are appointed as a caregiver.

The company’s staff listens to every client’s needs and requirements, and then analyzes which nanny will suit in such a family and circumstances. The job role of each family is matched to the computerized state-of-the art matching system of the company, and then only the specific nanny is chosen to fit the bill.

Nannies Canada are very humble caregivers who are known for inculcating good education and discipline among the kids. They have proved as the best company to the kids in the absence of their parents, and have become best source of love and company for kids.

These nannies canada are well bred professionals who belong to educated class of people. These nannies are interviewed for their habits and ethics before assigning them this responsible job of caretaker. Nannies Canada play an important role in a child’ life as he or she is the one who can stop the child from taking wrong footsteps in the life.

Nannies Canada services have witnessed an increase in number in the recent times when such services have got government recognition and now people feel it as a safe service for their kids. If you are willing to take any information related to nannies Canada, you can avail it online from www.nannies-canada.com

So, if you are one of those professionals who are in midst of the confusion to take a plunge into professional career or sacrifice it for the upbringing of the kids, then don’t stop your dreams to flourish. Get nannies canada service and give a safe childhood to your kid.

Hence, nannies canada play a vital role in ensuring the working parents that their kids are safe and being taken well care of. With the special care and presence of nannies, the family values are preserved and kids are groomed in a familial atmosphere which gives them security and protected feeling. These nannies take proper care of their grooming and offer effective upbringing ranging from nursing, teaching to overall child development.

For more information on nannies canada, log on to www.nannies-canada.com or book them today.



By: Pumnul Aaron

About the Author:

I am Pumnul Aaron dedicated exclusively to the nannies and caregivers to meet each and every client’s needs.



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What movie would be the best for an 11 year old?

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Jul 31

Jenn ♥ asked:


So my little sister is turning 11 and shes having a small get together with 3 of her friends (aged 11,10,10) plus 2 cousins (aged 6 and 7). Shes having some trouble choosing a movie to watch. Straight horror movies might scare her friends so something semi-scary would be good with a bit of humor. NO VIOLENCE OR COURSED LANGUAGE PLEASE!

P.S Some movies she has chosen are:
RV
Corpse Bride
Nanny McPhee
Uncle P
Monster House
Seventeen Again

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Mistakes Which Should be Avoided in Hiring a Nanny

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Jul 31

Nannies play an important role in taking care of your kids; hence it is of vital importance that you do take certain important steps in hiring one of the best nannies. Kids which are of vital importance to any parent’s life so it is quite important that you be extremely careful in hiring a nanny, but at times some of the parents tend to make some of the mistakes which they should not have committed in hiring some of the nannies. This article highlights some of the mistakes which are to be committed by the parents in the process of selecting a nanny or a good care taker who acts as a second parent to your dear kids.

1.    Improper background checks: It is always important that you speak properly to candidates references so as to ascertain the candidates past record and assess the nature of work done and also to ensure whether the candidate which is going to be hired does possess the right character to be working in the house. All these things do take some time but it is to be remembered that these activities are of vital importance. So it is always better to follow these important steps than to regret it in the future.

2.    Compensation at par with the industry standards: It is a well known fact that hiring a nanny is an expensive task. It is one of the most expensive forms of childcare. Hiring a nanny below the market standards can make the hiring procedure tougher because as the nanny gets a better salary then there are full chances that the nanny might make a shift.

3.    Expectations about some help in the housekeeping practices: Many nannies keep this unrealistic hope that when the kid takes his afternoon naps the nanny should utilize her time effectively by helping in the house related works. It is one of the biggest mistakes of some of the parents to expect that the nanny would help the parents in cleaning the household restrooms, emptying the kitchen sink when the kids are on their nap. It is to be remembered that the nanny gets very little adult interaction in her eight to nine hour shift of work and after all nanny is also an human being who need real breaks from her work, requires time to relax and have a cup of tea, and this would only be the time wherein the nanny would relax and to expect the nanny to help the parents in their household work is very much unrealistic.

4.    Clear communication about wage and taxes: It is important that you do make things very much clear about the take home pay and the tax deductions which are likely to be made. Miscommunication on the pay and compensation matters tempts many nannies to hamper the cordial relationship.



By: Shalini

About the Author:

Shalini is a Copywriter of Nannies in New York. She had written various articles in different topics on Nannies in New York. For more information visit: www.noblenanny.com. Contact her at noblenanny1@gmail.com



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Indoor activities for all ages?

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Jul 31

actionjackson asked:


I live in Florida, I am expecting my second child, due in November, I nanny for a 5 and 9 year old, I bring my son to thier house everyday, it is too dreadfully hot to play outside, and everyone is BORED! what are some games we can all play that require minimal construction and minimal messes, but good physical activity and entertainment that we can all enjoy. Thank you for your help, best answer will be chosen!

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The Phenomenon of Babysitter Poaching

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Jul 31

Many parents consider a babysitter an extremely important commodity today. If you have found someone who is wonderful with your children, has a flexible schedule, charges reasonable rates, and is able to drive herself to and from your home, you have more or less won the babysitter lottery. There are stories of best friends falling out over a Boston babysitter and even people double-crossing their neighbors to get a babysitter’s number. This phenomenon is not mentioned often but many people know it and live it. Babysitter-poaching has become one of the worst legal crimes in America today!

For those of you unfamiliar with babysitter-poaching, I will give you a few examples. This situation basically describes what happens when one family has an amazing babysitter and another family, whether it is a neighbor or a close friend, hire babysitters without permission from the first family. At first glance, this situation may not make sense or seem to be common enough to be labeled a phenomenon; unfortunately, however it happens much more often than one wishes it did.

The babysitters, of course, are not at fault because they are independent contractors. They do not sign contracts with specific families promising them that they will be available whenever they need them to sit. Therefore, they are allowed to nanny for whoever hires them if they want to work with that family. If one family pays better or they get along better with their children, they are completely in their right to sit more for that family than for yours.

The most common offence for babysitter-poaching is when one parent sneakily obtains the sitters number without asking your permission. As much as you want to help your friends out, sometimes you cannot give them valuable commodities like your home or your babysitter. If they were really your friends, they would respect your unwillingness to give up your babysitter’s number and continue their own hunt for a great sitter. However, other friends will do whatever they can to obtain your sitter’s number behind your back.

Once you discover that your wonderful Boston babysitter is not as available as she used to be, you most likely have become a victim of babysitter-poaching.  The best lessons you can learn from this article is 1) Do not be a babysitter-poacher! Be respectful of the family who hired her first and ask them if you can hire their sitter. 2) Keep your amazing sitters a secret!



By: Jane Worthington

About the Author:

Just another creative writer talking about anything and everything under the sun!



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Ottawa Nanny Locator – Looking for a Nanny? Free Search!

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Jul 31



More and more parents are considering hiring a nanny to help them with day-to-day childcare and housekeeping tasks. A recommended way to find her is using Ottawa Nanny Locator; it truly helps you find a private nanny in your area. You no longer need undergo a drawn-out, tedious process if you’re looking for a nanny online. Read this short guide to expand your knowledge on the advantages of using a nanny search tool.

Using an online finder

Registered users of Ottawa Nanny Locator can access a nationwide database of nannies looking for positions, and home in on the perfect nanny for their family’s needs. This tool is based on a Web search mechanism that tracks the nearest persons in your area who fit the profile you need. In addition to helping parents find a nanny, a reliable finder tool will also be able to support you in other important aspects of hiring a personal caregiver such as – how to conduct a nanny credibility check, how to ultimately choose the best nanny for you and also provide tips on how to maintain a solid, long-lasting relationship with her.

Web-based search tools: The benefits

Now that we understand how the service works, let’s examine its benefits:

(1) Fast access to an online tool that’s both easy to handle and offers you control.

(2) Provides parents the right tools to ensure they’re hiring the right person for the job.

(3) Provides a comprehensive solution for parents with no previous experience in searching for a nanny.

Nanny search online: Fast and simple

Ottawa Nanny Locator is the fastest and most accurate tool there is to find great family nanny. The registration process is easy, and the cost fits the budget of the average nanny-seeking family. We can easily name other great benefits this online nanny placement service offers, since it constitutes a simple solution to a tedious task. To make sure your next steps are effective, we recommend following the main message of this article before you actually start the seeking process.



By: Gil Lavi

About the Author:

If you wish to learn more about Ottawa Nanny Finder

Visit: http://www.online-nanny.com

© 2009 Gill Lavi.



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Nannies Locator in Nyc – Find Your Super Nyc Nanny Now!

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Jul 31



If you’re currently looking for an efficient way to find a great nanny online, Nannies Locator in Nyc could be your solution. It’s an online service created to help families locate a nanny on the Web. This advanced, fast-growing service is what today’s families are looking for to simplify the nanny -seeking and -screening processes. Carefully read this overview to learn on the great advantages of using a nanny serach tool.

The basic principle

The concept of solutions like Nannies Locator in Nyc is comprised of three steps: (1) searching for a nanny online based on a specific profile; (2) providing a list of nannies who fit the nanny profile; and (3) providing parents the ability to immediately contact the nanny candidate(s) and start the screening process. This Web-classic mechanism utilizes the Internet in a simple yet innovative way to match the needs of families and caregivers. Alongside the main service provided, a professional locator tool will also be able to guide you in other important aspects of hiring a personal helper such as – how to run a nanny background search, how to ultimately choose the right nanny for you and also provide tips on how to manage problematic situations should they arise.

Why use an online matching tool?

Let’s examine the main benefits this service provides:

(1) Provides a comprehensive solution for parents with no previous experience in searching for a nanny.

(2) Helps parents to understand and learn the aspects of filling a personal caregiver position.

(3) Friendly interface enables parents to easily understand how to manage the sitter-seeking process.

Finding a nanny: Simple and easy

Many families find the Nannies Locator in Nyc to be a highly effective solution to locating a nanny, as it enables them to manage and control the seeking process in their own free time. We can easily name other great benefits this online nanny placement service offers, since it constitutes a simple solution to a tedious task. In order to accomplish the process efficiently, we recommend following the above important tips before you start using the services of any nanny placement agency.



By: Gil Lavi

About the Author:

If you wish to learn more about Nannies Locator in Nyc

Visit: http://www.online-nanny.com

© 2009 Gill Lavi.



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Agency for Nannies – Find Nanny Agencies Online!

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Jul 31



When comparing a solution such as an online Agency for Nannies to non-online solutions that help families to find a nanny, it’s clear how it can save considerable time and money in the seeking process. One of the reasons families are choosing to use this service is the fact that many other families already used it successfully to find a good family helper. Thinking of searching the web in order to find a family nanny in your home town? You may find this article helpful.

How does it work?

An online agency for nannies can enable the user to freely search and find a list of private nannies that may suit the user family needs. Registered users can be able to immediately contact the nanny candidates. Is it really that efficient? Well, since it searches a large database according to your specific needs it has the ability provide a very narrow candidates list from which in high probability you may find the person you are looking for. If we further examine the other solutions this tool can provide we can find the following – detailed nanny preview, online background personal check and tips on how to screen a nanny.

The benefits for the parents

There are many benefits parents can enjoy by using this service:

(1) Friendly interface that enable parents to easily understand how to manage the nanny seeking process.

(2) Eliminate the ‘headaches’ in communicating with a non-online matching agency.

(3) Provides a full return on your investment comparing to other similar services.

Article summary

A good and reliable online Agency for Nannies is the fastest and accurate tool there is to find a family helper. The registration process is easy and can fit the budget of an average family. Likely there are other numerous added values this family-nanny matching service is offering since it gives the opportunity to significantly shorten and simplify a long and some time complex seeking process. It is mostly advised to remember and implement the above tips before you start using an online nanny locating service.

 



By: Gil Lavi

About the Author:

If you wish to learn more about using an online Agency for Nannies

visit: http://www.online-nanny.com

© 2008 Gill Lavi. All Rights Reserved



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Hidden Spy Cam – Protection at a Low Cost – Super Ear Plus

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Jul 31

Even though we have made a infinite progress in all the fields, then too I personally feel that there are times even now when still the women are unsafe in almost all the parts of the world and we even cannot deny the fact that though there are crimes which are shaking the women traumatically but there are solutions to keep themselves protected from all these unseen tragedies. I would like to share my personal experience through this article to why I decided to buy a Hidden camera for my self.

As a journalist I have to travel at odd hours and sometimes work late as well. But harassment is not something that one faces only at night. There have been incidents in the afternoon as well. Take what happened with me on October 29, 2007. I was traveling in a taxi and got stuck in a terrible traffic jam. I got off and decided to walk back home, because I lived just around the corner. It was only 7.30p.m. Soon enough, a few guys on motor bikes started getting onto the pavement as the roads were blocked. I saw one such bike in front of me and refused to move. But as I stood my ground, to my complete shock, one of them got off and pushed me against the wall. No one came forward to help me. When I tried to push the bike of the pavement, one of the guys called me a b****. I abused him in return. By now a crowd had gathered around us, but not a single person asked these guys why there were roughing up a girl. When I threatened them that I will seek the help of the police and launch a FIR against them, they laughed at me. That’s when I really lost it. I ran behind them and hit the pillion rider. He in turn came back and kicked me. I went home and recounted the incident to my mother. She insisted we file a complaint. It was most disappointing. The policemen could see I was hurt but they seemed least interested in filing a complaint over something they probably considered a trivial. It looked like nothing would come out of it, till my newspaper office called the police station the next day. The minute the officers found that I was in the media they swung into action and arrested the two men whose bike registration number I had noted down. They were both employed with a prestigious IT company. Once the guys found out I was a journalist, they even came to my office and apologized. But they changed their story, saying the pillion rider was having an asthma attack and that I was blocking their way. The case is yet to come for hearing. But I hope it will be a lesson for others. Why should women always be soft targets? How long can we live life by side stepping it? And now I carry along with me a small Slim line Super Ear Phone camera which is very easy to carry because of its light weight and small measurement which is available in the size of 3.5″ x 2″ x .75″ which weighs only 3 oz. this is indeed a lovely device which I could use always for my protection and recordings.



By: Thomas Jones

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