Volume 7 Issue 5 Page 1 of 2
Winter 2008
News and Updates
The next Nanny Get Together
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Look for the flyer in the mail. We are making arrangements to have a quest speaker.
The INA's 23rd Annual Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida
The International Nanny Association’s 23rd Annual Conference will be held May 1 - 4, 2008 in Kissimmee , FL. ( Orlando area). The INA conference offers informative workshops, networking opportunities and entertainment. It also is the time when the INA honors one very special individual as the INA Nanny of the Year (see below). For more information about the conference, please visit www.nanny.org or call 1-888-878-1477.
2008 Nanny of the Year nominations now being accepted
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in the field of childcare? The International Nanny Association is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Nanny of the Year. Visit www.nanny.org and click on the “Nanny of the Year” link for important eligibility requirements and to download an application packet, or call 1-888-878-1477.
Creating Music: This site lets kids easily create and experiment with music and rhythm by drawing their compositions on a "Musical Sketch Pad". Also includes musical puzzles which challenge users to put melodies in the correct order, and other fun activities. www.creatingmusic.com
Absolutely Whootie: Stories to Grow By
Join Whootie the Owl for a big collection of folk and fairy tales from around
the world, plus games and coloring pages too! www.storiestogrowby.com
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Winter Safety:
Advice for caregivers
Winter is an exciting time for kids. It brings great outdoor activities, such as snowboarding and skating, but also cold weather, ice and snow, which can present a danger to children. But that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the winter. Here are some winter safety tips to keep kids safe this winter.
In General.
- Never allow children to play outside alone. Establish a buddy system with one or more of their friends and have them look out for one another. Children younger than eight years of age should always be well supervised outside.
- Check from time to time to make sure children are warm and dry.
- Have younger children take frequent breaks to come inside for a warm drink.
- Never send children outside in extreme weather conditions such as snowstorms.
- Keep children indoors if the temperature falls below -13°F , or if the wind chill is–18°F or greater.
- Tell children not to put their tongues on cold metal. It may sound silly, but some kids still do it.
- Advise children to stay away from snowplows and snowblowers.
- Help children choose play areas with a warm shelter nearby such as a friend’s home.
- Advise children to play in an area away from roads, fences and water.
- Apply sunscreen to exposed skin, even when it’s cloudy.
Clothing.
- Dress children in several layers of clothing. If they get too warm, they can remove one layer at a time.
- Always remove children’s wet clothing and boots immediately.
- Make sure children wear a hat because most body heat is lost through the head.