5K Road Race and Fireworks Show In Pound Ridge, NY on June 30th

Saturday, June 30th is the 13th annual Independence Day Race in Pound Ridge, NY. It’s a great way to start off the holiday weekend with a 5K run through scenic Pound Ridge, NY. This year’s race will start and end in the Pound Ridge Town Park. The races for children (toddlers to tweens) start after the adult race or approximately 10AM.

Saturday, June 30, 2012
9:00 AM (5K)
10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Kids’ Races)
Race and Fireworks Information

And the spectacular annual Fireworks show starts around dusk in the Pound Ridge Town Park.

It is a great day of fun for the whole family and we hope to see you there.
Saturday, June 30th 2012
Pound Ridge Town Park 199 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576

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Helping Seniors to Stay Active and Engaged

Creating Interactive Activities for Seniors 
Written By : SeniorsList

While contemporary living has simplified life for many individuals, it has also made it easier to fall into living an inactive lifestyle. In the past, many seniors lived productive and meaningful lives where they took an active part in society. Today, many people find that retirement does not bring about all of the relaxation and enjoyment they had hoped for. This is why it is so important to stay active by finding life-fulfilling activities. Instead of watching endless amounts of TV or other passive activities, there are many interactive activities available that are likely to provide more enjoyment.

Social Interaction (continue article here)

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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

As we know being a caregiver can be a very challenging and rewarding experience. All caregivers need to also remember to always make the time to properly look after themselves.

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout 
Written By : Catharine Allado

Caring for an aging parent or loved one is a very challenging task. It requires a lot of time, patience and understanding. Most of the time, caregivers become very busy taking care of others that they tend to forget to take care of themselves. This can result in to stress, anxiety, frustration and exhaustion, which may eventually lead to “Caregiver Burnout.”

Caregiver Burnout can occur when a caregiver becomes overwhelmed and tired emotionally, physically and mentally. This makes it more difficult for caregivers to continue care and constantly meet the demands of their elderly loved one.

Prevent Caregiver Burnout (Continue Article Here)

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It’s Summertime, Make Sure All Children are Using Lots of Sunscreen

Interesting article in the New York Times about teaching children at an early age to take sun exposure seriously. Studies show childhood is the most important time for avoiding sunburns and sun induced harm that can cause skin cancer and deadly melanomas.

Slathering on Sunscreen, Early and Often

By JANE E. BRODY

“Unless sun protection practices are established early in life as inviolable habits, akin to using seat belts in a vehicle, children become increasingly lax as they get older about preventing sunburns that can lead to life-threatening cancers decades later.” Read the article here.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

I think our 16th President said it best- “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”- Abraham Lincoln
  
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at Wee Care Nanny Agency. We wish you and your family all the best, and hope you have a wonderful and memorable day.

Tips for Caregivers to Improve their Client’s Quality of Life

Improving Quality of Life 
Written By : Dr. Marion Somers
One important thing to do when starting out as a caregiver is to assess your elder’s quality of life, and look for ways to improve it. However, you have to know someone’s background in order to help improve his or her quality of life. So as soon as I begin with a new client, I gather a sample skill inventory. This is a basic checklist that reveals who someone is, what his or her hobbies are (or were), and what other areas he or she may be interested in exploring or learning about. The answers you get will begin to point you in a clear direction so you can help improve your elder’s quality of life. Continue article here

What Happened to all the Irish Nannies in the New York Metropolitan Area?

We were proud to take part and be a sponsor of “National Nanny Training Day” in NYC on April 30, 2012. We connected with old friends, met some wonderful nannies and had a great time. Orla O’Sullivan, a writer for the Irish Echo, reported on the event. The article discusses how nannies of Irish decent, once so common in the NY metro area, are now becoming extinct in Manhattan and the surrounding suburbs. Sad but true!
Mellisa Peckham, of Wee Care Nanny Agency was interviewed for the article. Read the article here
I hope you enjoy it.

Last Chance to be a Part of National Nanny Training Day in NYC on Saturday, April 28th 2012

Wee Care Nanny Agency is proud to be a sponsor of National Nanny Training Day “NNTD” being held at the wonderful Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret Restaurant in Manhattan (343 West 46th Street) on April 28, 2012.  A few Tickets are still available at the door and a registration link is located at the bottom of this post.
 
What is National Nanny Training Day?

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 some additional insight on how to be an excellent caregiver, and build and maintain a great working relationship with the family.

 
What do you get?
 4 amazing childcare related workshops: 
  • How to Keep Your Cool When the Children Are Driving You Crazy  – Dr. Michael Sweeney – Metropolitan Cognitive Behavior Therapy
  • Essential Skills for Nannies – Listening, Communication , Negotiating and more- Denyse Kapelus – owner Professional Nannies Institute in Manhattan
  • Child Development – The importance of Play- Sarah Phillips Mathews -Sarah Lawrence College Child Development Institute
  • “In the mind of parents” what parents are thinking during interviews, trials and during your time as a nanny” what to do and not to do to have the best relationship possible? – Tammy Gold – Gold Parent Coaching
Buffet Luncheon
Network with other local nannies and agencies
Gift bags, door prizes and other fun activities!
**Our charity for this event is for the USO – Military Program United Through Reading. We invite you to bring in a book donation for this terrific causes for our US Troop Families. The program has a wish list of books to choose from. We will be making cards to be sent along with the books.**
New York City – National Nanny Training Day
Sponsored by: Smartsitting.com
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
Registration 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Location: Don’t Tell Mama Cabaret Restaurant
343 W 46th St
(between 8th Ave & 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 757-0788
10:00 – 3:45 Workshops and lunch
 
REGISTER NOW: NNTD in NYC has only 20 more tickets available. These tickets are CASH Only and payable at the door (as venue must be paid in cash). You must pre register at http://nycnntd2012.eventbrite.com/to reserve your spot http://nycnntd2012.eventbrite.com/

The FBI Requests the Public’s Help in Apprehending a Fugitive that May Pose Online as a Tutor or Nanny


An alleged child pornographer who may advertise online as a tutor or male nanny was recently added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. Eric Justin Toth, 30, was indicted in Maryland in 2008 for producing child pornography. Since warrants were issued for his arrest several years ago, Toth has been travelling across the country. Authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to Toth’s capture.

This information comes to us from Jessica Barefoot at the FBI Office of Public Affairs. Wee Care Nanny and our colleagues at the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies are hopeful that by spreading the word we can alert the public and help law enforcement apprehend him. Click the links below for his “Wanted” poster and more information from the FBI:

Wanted Eric Justin Toth

Fugitive from Washington, D.C. Area Named to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List http://www.fbi.gov/


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National Nanny Training Day in NYC on April 28, 2012

We hope you will join us as Beth Lehmann
Presents:
National Nanny Training Day – NYC
Sponsored by:
Saturday April 28th, 2012 at Don’t Tell Mama –
343 West 46th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Registration: 9:30 AM
Workshops and lunch – 10:00-3:00
3 WORKSHOPS – How to keep your cool when the kids are driving you crazy
Words to pictures children literacy/child development
Essential Skills for Nannies – communication, listening, negotiating, etc
All registered attendees will receive a swag bag, certificate of attendance, a chance
to win the Nannypalooza Package (October 13/14 in Philadelphia), doorprizes, buffet
lunch networking and more…..
Registration is open:
http://nycnntd2012.eventbrite.com/
Organized by Lora Brawley: Nanny Biz Reviews
www.NannyBizReviews.com
Gift bags donated by Kathy Webb : Homework Solutions
www.4nannytaxes.com
Thank you to our gold sponsor: familyhelpers.net
Thank you to our silver sponsors:
profnannies.com, nynanny.com Wee Care Nanny Agency
Our charity for this event is for the Military Program United Through Reading.
We welcome you to bring in a new book donation for this terrific causes for our US Troop Families.
The program has a wish list of books to choose from available on their website. We will be making cards to be sent along with the books at the event.
info: nycnntd2012@gmail.com

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