Volume 5 Issue 4 Page 1 of 2
Fall 2005
News & Updates
Hurricane Katrina Relief - How You Can Help
The Philadelphia Nanny Network is working with volunteers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where about 500 hurricane evacuees have relocated. At this moment, there is a desperate need for queen-size air mattresses as families move into their new homes. A company called AirBeds4Less has offered a special bulk price for mattresses going to help hurricane victims, TPNN will be donating about 17% of the amount needed for a shipment of mattresses, and you can help too! To donate a bed to be shipped, go to www.giveabed.com/ . It's $40 per mattress, free shipping and no tax!
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Hello, Best of Philly!!
That's right-The Philadelphia Nanny Network has been named "Most Reliable Nanny Agency" by Philadelphia Magazine. And we couldn't have done it without you-our wonderful Nannies! Thanks, and keep up the great work!
**Also, did you see our President, Wendy Sachs, in an interview in the Wall Street Journal's Work and Family Section 9/22?
**Congratulations to Sue Downey and Sibyl Snow for putting together another successful Family/Nanny Picnic. They honored Donna Saunders as Nanny of the Year . Congratulations, Donna!!
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Kid's Website Corner
This month's picks:
"The Yuckiest Site on the Internet:" From roaches to worms, and belches to blackheads, this Discovery Channel website is sure to fascinate any fan of all things foul. For the elementary school crowd and up. Not for the squeamish.
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com
Tiny Planets: Designed for younger children, this is the website version of the educational television series. Friendly Aliens Bing and Bong offer a great selection of games and activities.
www.tinyplanets.com
How to Talk to Your
Child About Bullies
From kidshealth.org
Bullies can take the fun out of school - where bullying happens most - and turn something simple like a ride on the bus, stop at a locker, or walk to the bathroom into a scary event that's anticipated with worry all day.
Children who are bullied often experience low self-esteem and depression; whereas those doing the bullying may go on to engage in more destructive, antisocial behaviors as teens and adults. Bullies, who often have been bullied themselves, may pick on others to feel powerful, popular, important, or in control. Often, they antagonize the same children repeatedly.
Sadly, bullying is widespread. According to a 2004 KidsHealth KidsPoll, 86% of more than 1,200 9- to 13-year-old boys and girls polled said they've seen someone else being bullied, 48% said they've been bullied, and 42% admitted to bullying other kids at least once in a while.
If your child is a victim of bullying, you can help reduce intimidation and fear by listening and offering to help. If your child is the bully, you'll need to emphasize that this kind of behavior is unacceptable, as well as discuss why he or she might be doing it and how to stop it.
How to Help if Your Child Is Being Bullied
Being a good listener is one of the best ways to comfort your child. Just talking about the problem and knowing you care can be helpful. Your child is likely to feel vulnerable while discussing bullying and how it makes him or her feel, so it's important to show your love and support.
If you find out that your child is being bullied, don't add to the burden by becoming angry. Although it's understandable to be upset, be careful not to let your child see that. Your sadness could be misinterpreted as disappointment. Be sure to validate your child's feelings - don't minimize them.
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