Wednesday, April 7, 2010
When responding to postings, please remember that it is the policy of ISYN to assume that sightings are submitted in good faith. The goal of posting these sightings, as per the scope and establishment of this website is to reach the parent's eyes. We believe that parents should know how their nannies treat their children when they are not around. It's always nice to receive a positive sighting, but the bulk of these sightings are negative. We rely on the person witnessing the incident to take the time to type up what they saw, take a photograph and contact the website. For, without that person, there would never be any sightings; and hence no website. We respectfully request that the tone of comments in response to a sighting take all of this in to consideration, as the last thing we want to do is discourage those with sightings from coming fourth. There are many other features on the website that are more suitable for debate and criticism and we will work diligently to provide more of those.
Thank you for your longstanding loyalty and support.
JD
Wednesday
Sunday
April 4, 2010
Cleaning up the blog, repairing links and generally sprucing things up a bit. Bear with us. Hope everyone had a beautiful Easter and Cb had an awesome birthday.
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Saturday
CL-WTF?
Saturday, April 3, 2010
.... WHAT?!
Feature:
1) Looking for live-in Nanny (New York)
Looking for a live in Nanny.
You would have your own twin bed and closet in the same room of the childrens.
I am looking for someone that enjoys kids, being active and creative.
My 4yr old is in preschool and the 2 1/2yr girl stays at home.
The pay would start around $440 a month and with in a few months would be increased to an extran $50 weekly! We are 20 minutes by train to the city and the train is at the end of the block. I am a young mom trying to get back on my feet and going through a divorce. My children are very sweet and outgoing!
You would get one or two days off a week.
I am going through a career change and am open! I am looking for someone that is serious and dedicated! We are a young and fun family!
I need someone that can cook, clean, play, and be firm......
Original URL: http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/kid/1670313817.html
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.... WHAT?!
Feature:
1) Looking for live-in Nanny (New York)
Looking for a live in Nanny.
You would have your own twin bed and closet in the same room of the childrens.
I am looking for someone that enjoys kids, being active and creative.
My 4yr old is in preschool and the 2 1/2yr girl stays at home.
The pay would start around $440 a month and with in a few months would be increased to an extran $50 weekly! We are 20 minutes by train to the city and the train is at the end of the block. I am a young mom trying to get back on my feet and going through a divorce. My children are very sweet and outgoing!
You would get one or two days off a week.
I am going through a career change and am open! I am looking for someone that is serious and dedicated! We are a young and fun family!
I need someone that can cook, clean, play, and be firm......
Original URL: http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/kid/1670313817.html
_______________________________________________________________
Special thanks to JLow2474 for this weeks Feature Ad... great job! Also, thank you to the following Readers for their Contributions: mbargielski, cinder38, MissMannah, MissDee, amyfacie, bookbagtheatre and kiddiepsyc... all of you found some awesome Ads! Remember, CL-WTF will be Posted every Saturday. Please send next weeks Ads HERE or use MEEBO. For those that sent Ads through MEEBO this week: my apologies... but by the time I got to them they had been deleted. Including the body of the Ad with the Link would be so helpful! ;-)
TO READ THE REST OF THIS WEEKS SUBMISSIONS: PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Friday
10th street/on the Hudson River in NYC (edited)
Received Friday, April 2, 2010
Date: April 2
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: Grassy pier at the end of 10th street, on the Hudson River (NYC)
Description: 3 boys, who were 4 or 5 years old (Caucasian) and Nannies
(1 initially, then a second one later, both were Asian, perhaps 30? not teenagers for sure). I know there are people who might suggest that these are the moms, not nannies, but all three boys were Caucasian and two nannies were Asian, so I think it is pretty likely that these were nannies.
There were three boys playing when we arrived, I didn't know if they were there with parent or nanny because no one was nearby. I took out some toys for my kid and his friends and the boys asked if they could see them. We shared the toys with them at a table near the end of the pier (at the river). The boys shared fairly nicely and then the nanny appeared and sat down after about 5 minutes after us. She was fine and I asked her to have the boys put the toys back in my bag when finished(as my kid was ready to play elsewhere on the pier). I went off with my child. I came back later and she was with one of the boys and she gave us one toy back (I had to go retrieve the toys from the other two boys later on, but that was no biggie, there was only one toy of the half dozen that was of super importance to my kid). The boys were nice, well behaved and did as I asked.
(ISYN publication error, see below for more information)
A while after this, one little boy playing near us was grabbing at the crotch of pants. I asked him where his nanny was because I couldn't see her at all. He looked around and said nothing (so I think he couldn't see her either) but he continued to grab. At that point, I suggested a bushy area nearby (no bathrooms ANYWHERE nearby for a boy who needed to go badly). He needed help so I helped him lower pants enough to go while standing and let him take care of the rest). I had my friend and her kids nearby and watching so that I could not be accused of doing anything inappropriate (hey, there are people out there who would sue over this!)Later I noticed the same nanny was now sitting on the side texting.She was VERY far away (I wasn't 100% sure it was her til I went by to leave) She was testing for at least 15 minutes and not looking up periodically at all to check on the boys during the time I saw her.When they left, there were 3 boys and TWO nannies, surprising me,because I didn't even know that there was a second one. Watching more than one kid in any area is tough, but this pier is particularly difficult for minding multiple active kids. It does not have a gate or fence on the side where it meets the Hudson River Path/Park. It also has rails on three sides that have openings large enough for a preschooler to fit through (or go over) pretty easily).
Date: April 2
Time: 10:30 AM
Place: Grassy pier at the end of 10th street, on the Hudson River (NYC)
Description: 3 boys, who were 4 or 5 years old (Caucasian) and Nannies
(1 initially, then a second one later, both were Asian, perhaps 30? not teenagers for sure). I know there are people who might suggest that these are the moms, not nannies, but all three boys were Caucasian and two nannies were Asian, so I think it is pretty likely that these were nannies.
There were three boys playing when we arrived, I didn't know if they were there with parent or nanny because no one was nearby. I took out some toys for my kid and his friends and the boys asked if they could see them. We shared the toys with them at a table near the end of the pier (at the river). The boys shared fairly nicely and then the nanny appeared and sat down after about 5 minutes after us. She was fine and I asked her to have the boys put the toys back in my bag when finished(as my kid was ready to play elsewhere on the pier). I went off with my child. I came back later and she was with one of the boys and she gave us one toy back (I had to go retrieve the toys from the other two boys later on, but that was no biggie, there was only one toy of the half dozen that was of super importance to my kid). The boys were nice, well behaved and did as I asked.
(ISYN publication error, see below for more information)
A while after this, one little boy playing near us was grabbing at the crotch of pants. I asked him where his nanny was because I couldn't see her at all. He looked around and said nothing (so I think he couldn't see her either) but he continued to grab. At that point, I suggested a bushy area nearby (no bathrooms ANYWHERE nearby for a boy who needed to go badly). He needed help so I helped him lower pants enough to go while standing and let him take care of the rest). I had my friend and her kids nearby and watching so that I could not be accused of doing anything inappropriate (hey, there are people out there who would sue over this!)Later I noticed the same nanny was now sitting on the side texting.She was VERY far away (I wasn't 100% sure it was her til I went by to leave) She was testing for at least 15 minutes and not looking up periodically at all to check on the boys during the time I saw her.When they left, there were 3 boys and TWO nannies, surprising me,because I didn't even know that there was a second one. Watching more than one kid in any area is tough, but this pier is particularly difficult for minding multiple active kids. It does not have a gate or fence on the side where it meets the Hudson River Path/Park. It also has rails on three sides that have openings large enough for a preschooler to fit through (or go over) pretty easily).
Roslinale Village in Boston, MA
Received Friday, April 2, 2010
This sighting occurred in Roslindale Village, a neighborhood of Boston. On April 2, at 1:15 pm. It was at the playground at Fallon Field in Roslindale. I don't know if the woman was a nanny or a daycare provider, as there were many children at the playground today, some in groups.
This woman was talking to two little girls, about 6 years old, who were playing on/near the swings. Both girls may have been hispanic, one was wearing a white tshirt, both had very long hair. One of the girls may have been named Ariana.
The woman (hispanic, petite, possibly straight hair) was yelling at the girls to either get off the swings, or leave the playground. When the girls didn't immediately leave, she said "Ariana, you're lucky I don't have my belt today, BUT I CAN STILL USE MY HAND!"
If this was my nanny or daycare provider, I would definitely want to know that she's threatening the children with physical punishment.
This sighting occurred in Roslindale Village, a neighborhood of Boston. On April 2, at 1:15 pm. It was at the playground at Fallon Field in Roslindale. I don't know if the woman was a nanny or a daycare provider, as there were many children at the playground today, some in groups.This woman was talking to two little girls, about 6 years old, who were playing on/near the swings. Both girls may have been hispanic, one was wearing a white tshirt, both had very long hair. One of the girls may have been named Ariana.
The woman (hispanic, petite, possibly straight hair) was yelling at the girls to either get off the swings, or leave the playground. When the girls didn't immediately leave, she said "Ariana, you're lucky I don't have my belt today, BUT I CAN STILL USE MY HAND!"
If this was my nanny or daycare provider, I would definitely want to know that she's threatening the children with physical punishment.
Wednesday
Discussion- Fear Mongering vs Free Range Kids
Free Range Kids
Fear Mongering
Can a Mom Leave Her Kid Alone at the Library for Three Minutes?The mother was at the library with her 5-year-old, the library where they go every week, in Rochester, New York. So why did this Terrible Parenting Moment have to happen?
Five years ago, I was a notorious safety zealot. And while I haven't abandoned practices of common sense and remaining informed; I'd much rather children have cuts and scrapes than a recess coach.
above, replica of the metal slide that graced my elementary school. At the bottom of the slide there was loose dirt; no woodchips, no rubber cushioning. In the six years I spent there, I can't recall a single slide injury.
Fear Mongering
Can a Mom Leave Her Kid Alone at the Library for Three Minutes?The mother was at the library with her 5-year-old, the library where they go every week, in Rochester, New York. So why did this Terrible Parenting Moment have to happen?
Five years ago, I was a notorious safety zealot. And while I haven't abandoned practices of common sense and remaining informed; I'd much rather children have cuts and scrapes than a recess coach.
above, replica of the metal slide that graced my elementary school. At the bottom of the slide there was loose dirt; no woodchips, no rubber cushioning. In the six years I spent there, I can't recall a single slide injury.
Monday
In the News...
Nanny Says She Was Stabbed By Employer
A Prince William County nanny was forced into a shower and attacked with scissors. Police say the person responsible was the mother of the children she was watching.
'Sarko's dad first had sex at 11, with nanny'
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's father had his first sexual experience with his nanny when he was just 11, Sarkozy senior admitted in a new book. In his new autobiography, 'So Much Life', Pal Sarkozy, 81, confessed that he has been an insatiable philanderer ever since he was just 11. The confession by Pal is considered to cause huge embarrassment to President Sarkozy.
(days ago, we "learned" this: Nannies Turn Boys into Future Adulterers)
Live-in nanny charged with distributing child porn
Wheaton family hired man from Craigslist ad
A man working as a live-in nanny in Wheaton was charged Thursday with distributing thousands of child pornography files online. Lubos Albrecht, 22, who told agents he viewed his collection each morning when he woke up and again before he went to sleep, was living in a basement bedroom in his employer's home when FBI agents executed a search warrant Wednesday.
Nanny Accused of Swiping $30K in Jewelry From Employers
A Greenburgh nanny has been arrested for allegedly swiping $30,000 worth of jewelry from two of her employers.Latisha Staten is accused of stealing assorted cash and jewelry from two houses in the Mayfair Acres section of Greenburgh.
Broward County abuse survivor undertakes long journey for others
Walking 500 miles across the state will be the biggest athletic challenge upon which Lauren Book-Lim has ever embarked. But it is nothing compared to the years of physical and sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her nanny. Book-Lim's abuse began when she was 10 years old and ended six years later when she reported it. The nanny, Waldina Flores, is now serving a 25-year prison sentence.
Learn more about Lauren's Kids at www.laurenskids.org.
Follow Lauren Book-Lim's progress during the walk on Twitter at @LaurensKids, Facebook at Lauren's Kids or her YouTube channel at Lauren's Kids.
Babysitter Tricked 8-Year-Old into Posing Nude
A Tucson man guilty of producing child pornography faces 15 years in prison after manipulating a child into posing naked for him. Twenty-eight-year-old Christopher A. Flynt entered a guilty plea Thursday after he coerced an 8-year-old boy he was babysitting, into letting Flynt take nude photographs of him.
V'land police: Babysitter burns boy
....Police were called to the scene at 7:50 a.m. During their investigation, police said, Vasquez told officers he got frustrated and placed the young boy on a radiator.
North Naples babysitter charged with sending 5 month old to hospital with head injury
...When the child's mother picked him up at 24-year-old Cherie Landowski's home, she noticed a bruise on his forehead. The 5-month-old baby was not only vomiting, but shaking and going limp at times. Deputies said Landowski blamed it on a toy hitting him in the head.
A Prince William County nanny was forced into a shower and attacked with scissors. Police say the person responsible was the mother of the children she was watching.
'Sarko's dad first had sex at 11, with nanny'
French President Nicolas Sarkozy's father had his first sexual experience with his nanny when he was just 11, Sarkozy senior admitted in a new book. In his new autobiography, 'So Much Life', Pal Sarkozy, 81, confessed that he has been an insatiable philanderer ever since he was just 11. The confession by Pal is considered to cause huge embarrassment to President Sarkozy.
(days ago, we "learned" this: Nannies Turn Boys into Future Adulterers)
Live-in nanny charged with distributing child porn
Wheaton family hired man from Craigslist ad
A man working as a live-in nanny in Wheaton was charged Thursday with distributing thousands of child pornography files online. Lubos Albrecht, 22, who told agents he viewed his collection each morning when he woke up and again before he went to sleep, was living in a basement bedroom in his employer's home when FBI agents executed a search warrant Wednesday.
Nanny Accused of Swiping $30K in Jewelry From Employers
A Greenburgh nanny has been arrested for allegedly swiping $30,000 worth of jewelry from two of her employers.Latisha Staten is accused of stealing assorted cash and jewelry from two houses in the Mayfair Acres section of Greenburgh.
Broward County abuse survivor undertakes long journey for others
Walking 500 miles across the state will be the biggest athletic challenge upon which Lauren Book-Lim has ever embarked. But it is nothing compared to the years of physical and sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her nanny. Book-Lim's abuse began when she was 10 years old and ended six years later when she reported it. The nanny, Waldina Flores, is now serving a 25-year prison sentence.
Learn more about Lauren's Kids at www.laurenskids.org.
Follow Lauren Book-Lim's progress during the walk on Twitter at @LaurensKids, Facebook at Lauren's Kids or her YouTube channel at Lauren's Kids.
Babysitter Tricked 8-Year-Old into Posing Nude
A Tucson man guilty of producing child pornography faces 15 years in prison after manipulating a child into posing naked for him. Twenty-eight-year-old Christopher A. Flynt entered a guilty plea Thursday after he coerced an 8-year-old boy he was babysitting, into letting Flynt take nude photographs of him.
V'land police: Babysitter burns boy
....Police were called to the scene at 7:50 a.m. During their investigation, police said, Vasquez told officers he got frustrated and placed the young boy on a radiator.
North Naples babysitter charged with sending 5 month old to hospital with head injury
...When the child's mother picked him up at 24-year-old Cherie Landowski's home, she noticed a bruise on his forehead. The 5-month-old baby was not only vomiting, but shaking and going limp at times. Deputies said Landowski blamed it on a toy hitting him in the head.
Saturday
CL-WTF?
Saturday, March 27, 2010
.... WHAT?!
Feature:
1) I need a sitter at 9pm- 1-2am TONIGHT (Dallas)
My kids will be sleeping, how much easier can it get?! I need someone to come watch tv for a few hours, it couldn't be easier! Please email me ASAP!! Include your name, number and past experience! Please HURRY!! I'm offering $60 for the night, that's $60 in your pocket to sit and watch tv (although right now we have no couches so you're sitting on the flloor lol, sorry)!! We have 4 kids, 10 months, 2years (today is her birthday! :) ), 4 1/2yr old twins. Please email now!!
Original URL: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/kid/1653559066.html
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.... WHAT?!
Feature:
1) I need a sitter at 9pm- 1-2am TONIGHT (Dallas)
My kids will be sleeping, how much easier can it get?! I need someone to come watch tv for a few hours, it couldn't be easier! Please email me ASAP!! Include your name, number and past experience! Please HURRY!! I'm offering $60 for the night, that's $60 in your pocket to sit and watch tv (although right now we have no couches so you're sitting on the flloor lol, sorry)!! We have 4 kids, 10 months, 2years (today is her birthday! :) ), 4 1/2yr old twins. Please email now!!
Original URL: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/kid/1653559066.html
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Special thanks to nannybee for our Feature Ad... great job! Also, thank you to the following Readers for their Contributions this week: krupitzerb, n.kristine, JLow 2474, amyfacie, uwwhitewaterchica, MissDee, erica132, Kate, hungrycollegestudent, kiddiepsyc, meredith and importgirl04... all of you found some awesome Ads!Remember, CL-WTF will be Posted every Saturday. Please send next weeks Ads HERE or use MEEBO. And please don't forget to include the Links - they are not in the body of the Ad... they begin with http! ;-)
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Friday
Kentucky Nanny Runs Through Fire to Save Child
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(Yes we know there are great nannies. We were two of the all time best!) :)
A young woman caring for a 5-year-old Kentucky boy ran barefoot through flames to rescue him from a house fire. WAVE-TV in Louisville quoted 22-year-old Alyson Myatt who said she awoke to a noise early Tuesday and sprinted upstairs to find the carpet blazing and Aiden Hawes calling out that he was under his covers. Myatt grabbed the boy and ran out of the house. The child wasn't injured, but the home burned.
Shelbyville Fire Department Chief Willard Tucker said Aiden probably wouldn't have survived until firefighters arrived. He said the fire started in the attic near a bathroom fan. Myatt was burned on her feet, legs and hands and was under care at University Hospital in Louisville. She was working as a live-in nanny while the boy's father was out of town.
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Cummings/Zoo Playground, Chicago, IL
Received Friday, March 26, 2010
Time/Date: Tuesday, March 22, around 5pm
Location: Cummings/Zoo Playground, Chicago, IL - They left heading north on Lincoln Park West
Child: Girl, probably around five years old, didn't hear her speak, pink jacket and hat, brown (?) hair (hard to see, due to hat), name possibly started with a P
Caregiver: Older woman, non-descript build. Spoke to child in what sounded like a Slavic language. Did not move at a fast pace and seemed a bit tired.
Events: Apologies for not posting this earlier. It's been niggling at me for days. I am not sure if the caregiver was nanny or grandmother to the child. The first occurance of question was in the sandbox. My charge and I were playing in the sandbox. We'd brought plenty of toys to share (it's easier to share your buckets when you have three) and the little girl ran into the box and grabbed some - which we were not using. (They were chilling near us in the sandbox, unused - reasonablly mistakable for park toys.) The nanny came in, pulled them out of her hands and threw them back in our pile. She then gave the little girl a smack on her bottom. The smack did not sound hard and the girl did not react to it, but we were in a public place, so the parent(s) might want to be aware. The pair then left the park, with the girl on her bike (training wheels) riding a solid ten feet ahead of her caregiver. She was not wearing a helmet. She fell over - still on bike. The caregiver ambled toward her and sort of helped her up. I know that not everyone is vigilant about helmet usage (although everyone should be) but again, it seemed a bit off to me and I would want to know if it was my child.
Time/Date: Tuesday, March 22, around 5pm
Location: Cummings/Zoo Playground, Chicago, IL - They left heading north on Lincoln Park West
Child: Girl, probably around five years old, didn't hear her speak, pink jacket and hat, brown (?) hair (hard to see, due to hat), name possibly started with a P
Caregiver: Older woman, non-descript build. Spoke to child in what sounded like a Slavic language. Did not move at a fast pace and seemed a bit tired.
Events: Apologies for not posting this earlier. It's been niggling at me for days. I am not sure if the caregiver was nanny or grandmother to the child. The first occurance of question was in the sandbox. My charge and I were playing in the sandbox. We'd brought plenty of toys to share (it's easier to share your buckets when you have three) and the little girl ran into the box and grabbed some - which we were not using. (They were chilling near us in the sandbox, unused - reasonablly mistakable for park toys.) The nanny came in, pulled them out of her hands and threw them back in our pile. She then gave the little girl a smack on her bottom. The smack did not sound hard and the girl did not react to it, but we were in a public place, so the parent(s) might want to be aware. The pair then left the park, with the girl on her bike (training wheels) riding a solid ten feet ahead of her caregiver. She was not wearing a helmet. She fell over - still on bike. The caregiver ambled toward her and sort of helped her up. I know that not everyone is vigilant about helmet usage (although everyone should be) but again, it seemed a bit off to me and I would want to know if it was my child.
Tuesday
Corner of 86th and Third Avenue - Manhattan
Received Tuesday, March 23, 2010
I saw a young black woman, shoulder length hair, well dressed, in her twenties, with two children. One was a baby in a stroller and the other one was a little girl with a pink or lilac short cotton smock type jacket and leggings. This child has the most striking eyes....deep blue, very big. They were heading east on 86th street and stopped at the corner of 86th and third avenue to cross the extremely busy intersection. The child had been crying and the nanny totally ignored her, didnt take her hand at the crossing and ignored her for the entire time I was watching. This was on saturday 20th March 2010. The child was obviously used to this and had the unhappiest little face I've ever seen.
I saw a young black woman, shoulder length hair, well dressed, in her twenties, with two children. One was a baby in a stroller and the other one was a little girl with a pink or lilac short cotton smock type jacket and leggings. This child has the most striking eyes....deep blue, very big. They were heading east on 86th street and stopped at the corner of 86th and third avenue to cross the extremely busy intersection. The child had been crying and the nanny totally ignored her, didnt take her hand at the crossing and ignored her for the entire time I was watching. This was on saturday 20th March 2010. The child was obviously used to this and had the unhappiest little face I've ever seen.
Being Sole Caretaker for an "Away Parent"
Received Tuesday, March 10, 2010
I need some opinions about a potential summer nanny job. This is a pretty unusual situation and I have no idea what the protocol would be for pay/ contract. I haven't even interviewed for the job yet but I know that the father does not know what would be fair in terms of pay either so I thought that before I talk to him I should have some idea what I should be asking.
Here's the summary: The job would be taking care of an 8 year old boy. The father is a single dad who would be basically gone the entire summer, from mid April to July- approximately 15 weeks. I would be pretty much the sole caretaker during that time, 24/7. There is family a few miles down the road who would help and give support when necessary. During part of the time the boy would be in school and I would be in charge of bringing him there, picking him up, cooking, laundry, shopping, taking him to activities. Basically the role of a "parent". During the summer he would be enrolled in some day camps so that would take part of the strain off, but obviously I would still be on duty in case something came up while he was there. I'm not sure about "time off" per say; if that is something I would need to work out with the relatives or if I would be expected to be on all seven days. There are some things I really like about the job, but some things that obviously have me worried- the 24/7 thing for example. I was just wondering how much I should be paid for a job like that? It's live in so I would have room/food/gas.
Please don't just tell me that I'm crazy for even considering it. I understand that it could be a disaster, but I'd like some constructive ideas and advice. Thanks!
I need some opinions about a potential summer nanny job. This is a pretty unusual situation and I have no idea what the protocol would be for pay/ contract. I haven't even interviewed for the job yet but I know that the father does not know what would be fair in terms of pay either so I thought that before I talk to him I should have some idea what I should be asking.Here's the summary: The job would be taking care of an 8 year old boy. The father is a single dad who would be basically gone the entire summer, from mid April to July- approximately 15 weeks. I would be pretty much the sole caretaker during that time, 24/7. There is family a few miles down the road who would help and give support when necessary. During part of the time the boy would be in school and I would be in charge of bringing him there, picking him up, cooking, laundry, shopping, taking him to activities. Basically the role of a "parent". During the summer he would be enrolled in some day camps so that would take part of the strain off, but obviously I would still be on duty in case something came up while he was there. I'm not sure about "time off" per say; if that is something I would need to work out with the relatives or if I would be expected to be on all seven days. There are some things I really like about the job, but some things that obviously have me worried- the 24/7 thing for example. I was just wondering how much I should be paid for a job like that? It's live in so I would have room/food/gas.
Please don't just tell me that I'm crazy for even considering it. I understand that it could be a disaster, but I'd like some constructive ideas and advice. Thanks!
Sunday
In the news....
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Baby boys who have a nanny 'turn into womanisers':
Employing a nanny to look after your baby son could turn him into serial womaniser, claims a psychiatrist. In the book The Unsolicited Gift, Dr Dennis Friedman said delegating child-rearing responsibilities too soon risks equipping your son with life-long double standards when it comes to women. Baby girls are also not immune, he claims. If they have a nanny or au pair they are filled with a "vacuum of need" inside them which they fill in a variety of ways such as drink, drugs, sex or money. (Oh please!)
Babysitter, Muncie IN church sued for wrongful death of 4-month-old infant
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against a babysitter in connection with the death of an infant on Monday March 15, 2010. An area church was also named in the lawsuit after the pastor allegedly referred the babysitter to the deceased infant’s parents and failing to notify them that another infant died under her care less than three months prior to the death of their own baby, according to information provided by TheStarPres.com.
Babysitter gets jail time in neglect case
A town of Maine babysitter who violated the trust of parents when she left children home alone twice last spring will spend 7 months in jail. (Shouldn't these babysitter's names go into a national data base?)
Two children found alone, crying after babysitter's mom took teen home
Two children, ages 1 and 2, were found alone and crying with the front door of their home wide open after 5 p.m. Tuesday near Russell and Martin Luther King avenues. The parents, who were at work at the time, told police they left their son and daughter with a 16-year-old babysitter they had known for two days and did not know her name, according to police reports.The babysitter's mother called dispatchers to tell them she had taken her daughter from the home because she was a runaway, according to the report. (So, the total count is three very bad parents and three unfortunate children)
A Petersburg babysitter has been charged with child neglect in last week's death of a 7-month-old girl in her care, police said...
Nanny free despite baby kill threat
A BABYSITTER who bashed and sexually abused toddlers - and then warned she would kill a baby - is free to live unsupervised in the community despite a judge's fears she will reoffend.
(Do the have laws in Australia?)
Babysitter allows 15-year-old to drive to McDonalds ...
Baby boys who have a nanny 'turn into womanisers':
Employing a nanny to look after your baby son could turn him into serial womaniser, claims a psychiatrist. In the book The Unsolicited Gift, Dr Dennis Friedman said delegating child-rearing responsibilities too soon risks equipping your son with life-long double standards when it comes to women. Baby girls are also not immune, he claims. If they have a nanny or au pair they are filled with a "vacuum of need" inside them which they fill in a variety of ways such as drink, drugs, sex or money. (Oh please!)
Babysitter, Muncie IN church sued for wrongful death of 4-month-old infant
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against a babysitter in connection with the death of an infant on Monday March 15, 2010. An area church was also named in the lawsuit after the pastor allegedly referred the babysitter to the deceased infant’s parents and failing to notify them that another infant died under her care less than three months prior to the death of their own baby, according to information provided by TheStarPres.com.
Babysitter gets jail time in neglect case
A town of Maine babysitter who violated the trust of parents when she left children home alone twice last spring will spend 7 months in jail. (Shouldn't these babysitter's names go into a national data base?)
Two children found alone, crying after babysitter's mom took teen home
Two children, ages 1 and 2, were found alone and crying with the front door of their home wide open after 5 p.m. Tuesday near Russell and Martin Luther King avenues. The parents, who were at work at the time, told police they left their son and daughter with a 16-year-old babysitter they had known for two days and did not know her name, according to police reports.The babysitter's mother called dispatchers to tell them she had taken her daughter from the home because she was a runaway, according to the report. (So, the total count is three very bad parents and three unfortunate children)
A Petersburg babysitter has been charged with child neglect in last week's death of a 7-month-old girl in her care, police said...
Nanny free despite baby kill threat
A BABYSITTER who bashed and sexually abused toddlers - and then warned she would kill a baby - is free to live unsupervised in the community despite a judge's fears she will reoffend.
(Do the have laws in Australia?)
Babysitter allows 15-year-old to drive to McDonalds ...
Saturday
CL-WTF?
Saturday, March 20, 2010
.... WHAT?!
1) Part Time Nanny (D.C.)
Looking for an experience part-time nanny to care for my child in my home. The ideal applicant must be certified in CPR and First Aide, have 5+ years of experience, have 4 professional references, must be willing to travel, and have a flexible schedule. Extensive background check, drug testing, and personality testing required. My expectations are extremely high, if you meet the above qualifications and love children send your resume via e-mail.
Original URL: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/dmg/1652283795.html
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.... WHAT?!
1) Part Time Nanny (D.C.)
Looking for an experience part-time nanny to care for my child in my home. The ideal applicant must be certified in CPR and First Aide, have 5+ years of experience, have 4 professional references, must be willing to travel, and have a flexible schedule. Extensive background check, drug testing, and personality testing required. My expectations are extremely high, if you meet the above qualifications and love children send your resume via e-mail.
Original URL: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/dmg/1652283795.html
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Special thanks to the following Readers for their Contribution to this weeks CL-WTF: Krupitzerb, kiddiepsyc, emjoyneely, Cinder38, MissDee, mbargielski, hungrycollegestudent and rivkakehaty... all of you did an amazing job! Remember, CL-WTF will be Posted every Saturday. Please send next weeks Ads HERE or use MEEBO. And please don't forget to include the Links!
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Thursday
Nannycam Video Lands Babysitter in Jail
Received Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Jacksonville, Fla.
Hidden-camera video of a babysitter slapping an 11-month-old child, throwing things and handling the boy violently was evidence enough for police to charge 53-year-old Jeannine Campbell with battery on a child.
In the video, the baby can be seen picked up violently and slung by his arms into a playpen. Minutes later, the babysitter kicks a bouncy ball the child is playing with at the boy, then picks up the ball and hurls it at the baby's head so hard, it knocks him over.
Later, the babysitter can be seen slapping the boy on the back of the head so hard he falls over.
Toward the end of the 9-minute video, it appears the babysitter got mad while trying to put socks on the child. According to the arrest report, Campbell swatted the boy 11 times, then kicked him.
Special thanks to nc for Submitting this Article.
WARNING: The video in this story is extremely disturbing to watch.
Hidden-camera video of a babysitter slapping an 11-month-old child, throwing things and handling the boy violently was evidence enough for police to charge 53-year-old Jeannine Campbell with battery on a child.
In the video, the baby can be seen picked up violently and slung by his arms into a playpen. Minutes later, the babysitter kicks a bouncy ball the child is playing with at the boy, then picks up the ball and hurls it at the baby's head so hard, it knocks him over.
Later, the babysitter can be seen slapping the boy on the back of the head so hard he falls over.
Toward the end of the 9-minute video, it appears the babysitter got mad while trying to put socks on the child. According to the arrest report, Campbell swatted the boy 11 times, then kicked him.
Special thanks to nc for Submitting this Article.
WARNING: The video in this story is extremely disturbing to watch.
Questionable Nanny Ethics-Samuel's Nanny in LA
Received Thursday, March 18, 2010
A few weeks ago, my kids and I were at Aidan's place and after I put them in the car, I forgot one of our bags of toys (that also had a pair of shoes in it). I sent my husband to look for the bag 2 hours later, but someone had already taken it. Today (3.17.10), my older son and I were at Irving Schacter Park and a little boy named Samuel was playing with our toys (all clearly marked with my kids' initials) and even had our bag. I spoke to his nanny and she said that she had the shoes in the car, but refused to get them. Samuel was very upset and kept saying the toys were his and that his nanny had given them to him.
The nanny seemed upset that I would take the toys back since Samuel was upset and I simply advised her not to steal other people's toys. She argued that it wasn't theft because the bag was in the parking lot and because she brought them to another park "knowing" she'd find the owner. I never knew theft was dependent on location. I said that if she wanted to find the owner she would have left the bag where it was or would have posted a note. I asked her if the toys belonged to her. If not, when she took them, that's the definition of stealing.
The nanny was probably in her late 40s and says she's worked for Samuel's family for years. Samuel looked about 3 or 4. If anyone knows Samuel's parents, they might want to know their nanny's ethics are questionable at best. And I'd love my son's shoes!
A few weeks ago, my kids and I were at Aidan's place and after I put them in the car, I forgot one of our bags of toys (that also had a pair of shoes in it). I sent my husband to look for the bag 2 hours later, but someone had already taken it. Today (3.17.10), my older son and I were at Irving Schacter Park and a little boy named Samuel was playing with our toys (all clearly marked with my kids' initials) and even had our bag. I spoke to his nanny and she said that she had the shoes in the car, but refused to get them. Samuel was very upset and kept saying the toys were his and that his nanny had given them to him.
The nanny seemed upset that I would take the toys back since Samuel was upset and I simply advised her not to steal other people's toys. She argued that it wasn't theft because the bag was in the parking lot and because she brought them to another park "knowing" she'd find the owner. I never knew theft was dependent on location. I said that if she wanted to find the owner she would have left the bag where it was or would have posted a note. I asked her if the toys belonged to her. If not, when she took them, that's the definition of stealing.
The nanny was probably in her late 40s and says she's worked for Samuel's family for years. Samuel looked about 3 or 4. If anyone knows Samuel's parents, they might want to know their nanny's ethics are questionable at best. And I'd love my son's shoes!
Wednesday
Central Park 95th and CPW (in the park)
Received Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Time/Date: 3/16 at 3:15 in the afternoon.
Place: In the park at Central Park 95th and CPW.
Nanny: heavy set dark skinned, from the islands maybe, wearing a cream colored shirt with black pants.
Child: boy wearing royal blue long sleeved sweater, maybe 18 months old.
Incident: Nanny was screaming at the child saying "you do what I tell you, when I say come to me, you come to me". It was inappropriate given the child's age. She was also yanking his little arm. I gave her a dirty look.
Time/Date: 3/16 at 3:15 in the afternoon.
Place: In the park at Central Park 95th and CPW.
Nanny: heavy set dark skinned, from the islands maybe, wearing a cream colored shirt with black pants.
Child: boy wearing royal blue long sleeved sweater, maybe 18 months old.
Incident: Nanny was screaming at the child saying "you do what I tell you, when I say come to me, you come to me". It was inappropriate given the child's age. She was also yanking his little arm. I gave her a dirty look.
Saturday
CL-WTF?
Saturday, March 13, 2010
.... What?!
Feature:
1) NANNY WANTED (New Jersey)
Hi
I'm looking to hire a full time Nanny for my son 5yr , daughter 15 month. I'm 40 i own a large 11 bed room estate in west orange with a in ground swimming pool, your own private entrance, etc.. you can also have friends cum over to get in the pool etc.. The pay is great, and i will take care of your needs and wants 100% , but i'm looking for some personal time with you as well. i'm looking forward to an explosive relationship with you! pay and benefits are awesome! You will never have a better opportunity than this!
Original URL: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/dmg/1632784473.html
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.... What?!
Feature:
1) NANNY WANTED (New Jersey)
Hi
I'm looking to hire a full time Nanny for my son 5yr , daughter 15 month. I'm 40 i own a large 11 bed room estate in west orange with a in ground swimming pool, your own private entrance, etc.. you can also have friends cum over to get in the pool etc.. The pay is great, and i will take care of your needs and wants 100% , but i'm looking for some personal time with you as well. i'm looking forward to an explosive relationship with you! pay and benefits are awesome! You will never have a better opportunity than this!
Original URL: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/dmg/1632784473.html
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Special thanks to northjerseynanny for our Feature Ad... great job! Also, thank you to the following readers for their contributions: nannybee, kate, krupitzerb, midwestmanny, kristine, MissDee, Cinder38 and jesykaarlene13... all of you did an awesome job! Remember, CL-WTF will be Posted every Saturday. Please send next weeks Ads HERE or use MEEBO. And please don't forget to include the Links!
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Friday
W 22nd street btw 5 & 6th Ave, Manhattan
Received Friday, March 12, 2010
Location: W 22nd street btw 5 & 6th Ave, Manhattan
Date: Today, March 11
Time: 8:40, 8:45 AM
I saw an African American nanny pushing a maybe 3 or 4 month old baby in a jogging stroller in black (not Phil & Teds or Citymini).
The weather was crisp this morning - 40 at most- and this baby was bare-headed and only had a small blanket around their legs!! I had on 2 sweaters and a coat!!
I wanted to stop the nanny and reprimand her but I didn't have the heart.
If this sounds like your nanny, tell her to bundle baby up more.
Location: W 22nd street btw 5 & 6th Ave, Manhattan
Date: Today, March 11
Time: 8:40, 8:45 AM
I saw an African American nanny pushing a maybe 3 or 4 month old baby in a jogging stroller in black (not Phil & Teds or Citymini).
The weather was crisp this morning - 40 at most- and this baby was bare-headed and only had a small blanket around their legs!! I had on 2 sweaters and a coat!!
I wanted to stop the nanny and reprimand her but I didn't have the heart.
If this sounds like your nanny, tell her to bundle baby up more.
Thursday
Loehmans on 73rd in NYC
Received Thursday, March 11, 2010
At Loehmann's on 73rd and Broadway on the Upper West Side I saw a nanny threaten and force a young girl back in her stroller, yelling, "If you don't sit back down, I'll force you back down". She then proceeded to force her down.
The nanny:
Short about 5 foot to 5'2" tall.
African American
Pretty and well groomed with a smooth short hairdo, worn under.
(shorter than shoulder length)
Wore nice makeup
Had a multi colored purse like a 'sport sak' on back of stroller
She was articulate, spoke nicely as she accused me of being a 'liar'.
The child:
Girl around 3-4 years old.
Blond hair (though not "tow head") , wearing braids
Narrow face.
The stroller:
Black, single child, with a high, wide handlebar
The girl whimpered. I chased them down the street and told the nanny "You never know who's watching, so stop it"....that I wish I could contact the parents. I stopped her on Broadway at 72nd street. She continued south down the east side of the street.
It was very upsetting. The child was terribly upset and helpless, as was I.
Please pass this on if it sounds like someone you know. PLEASE.
At Loehmann's on 73rd and Broadway on the Upper West Side I saw a nanny threaten and force a young girl back in her stroller, yelling, "If you don't sit back down, I'll force you back down". She then proceeded to force her down.
The nanny:
Short about 5 foot to 5'2" tall.
African American
Pretty and well groomed with a smooth short hairdo, worn under.
(shorter than shoulder length)
Wore nice makeup
Had a multi colored purse like a 'sport sak' on back of stroller
She was articulate, spoke nicely as she accused me of being a 'liar'.
The child:
Girl around 3-4 years old.
Blond hair (though not "tow head") , wearing braids
Narrow face.
The stroller:
Black, single child, with a high, wide handlebar
The girl whimpered. I chased them down the street and told the nanny "You never know who's watching, so stop it"....that I wish I could contact the parents. I stopped her on Broadway at 72nd street. She continued south down the east side of the street.
It was very upsetting. The child was terribly upset and helpless, as was I.
Please pass this on if it sounds like someone you know. PLEASE.
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