Are you a new mom? A mom that’s going back to work? Going out of town?Are you trying to find a way to document everything you can about your children so that they can be cared for in the best possible way? Then you really need to check out this book that you can fill out called BY THE BOOK: CARING FOR MY KIDS by Melissa Bishop and Karen Berg.
It doesn’t just cover the basics of pediatrician and favorite foods, it covers things you didn’t even think of yet make so much sense once you realize it’s in this book!Here’s a sneak peek of some of the sections in the book:
Household Odds & Ends:
Do you have parental controls on your TV? I know we do. I also know that we have it set to be more sensitive than it needs to and my 8 year old often wants to see shows like ‘The Incredibles’ that because of fighting are blocked. Your nanny would need to know the code.
Do you have a house alarm? Alarm Instructions are important if your nanny is bringing your child to the park and needs to leave your home or if it suddenly goes off. Sure, you’d want them to call you if it went off accidentally but would you want your 3 month old being subjected to the loud siren for 15 minutes while your boss has to track you down and pull you out of a meeting?
Finding Emergency Equipment:
This sounds odd when you first stumble upon it. However in the event of an emergency you’d want your nanny to be able to find a flashlight as soon as possible if the electricity went out or the number to the gas company of they smelled gas and you were unreachable!
These are just some of the things you find in this extensive book that covers it all. It has everything you can think of that you would need especially if you are hiring someone to privately come into your home
Here are just some the forms:
- Sitter Notes & Nanny News
- Authorization to Treat a Minor
- Child Identification
- Illness Notes and Immunizations
Still looking for a Nanny or Babysitter to watch your children? They even have that covered too!
They have paperwork to help you find the best suited person with the best credentials! They offer great paperwork that covers: applications, interviews, agreements, and tips on what to ask and who to look for!
My review: In November my husband and I had to leave MA to go to a destination wedding in FL. My hubby was in the wedding and the children themselves were not invited. We were left with no choice but to go and leave them with family for five days. I was hysterical. I had never left my children longer then overnight. ever. I wasn’t just worried about what could happen while I was gone but what could happen if we didn’t come back! I know it’s a horrible thought but getting on a plane made me very anxious. So anxious that I actually had to medicate myself. I did the best I could to leave appropriate information for any situation. After going through this book, that I myself filled out, I see so many spots I left unanswered.
Even if you aren’t that parent that feels the need to have every “i” dotted and every “t” crossed this book is a great documentation of your kids by tracking their everyday accomplishments and favorite things.
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Karmel Publishing sells this book as a hard covered 3 ring binder or as an ebook you can purchase and download directly from their website. Not only can you download the whole book but you also have the option of downloading only sections that pertain to you as needed.
They have even offered my readers a promotional code to receive 25% off until May 31.2009! Just enter BTBK7757, and it’s case sensitive so make sure you use all CAPS
Karmel Publishing has also generously offered an ebook copy to one of my readers! All you need to supply is the 3 ring binder!
I am interested in seeing how others parent their children and ideas on how to handle situations. I have 4 daughters and each one is different. I could definately use a few pointers.
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makes it easier to compile everything that has been done for your child in one place. mverno@roadrunner.com
Oh my goodness…I’ve tried on different occassions to write everything out (I’m fairly ridiculous and particular) and it was a giant FAIL each time…. between BlogHer this summer and then having the new baby in October… this would be a perfect way to organize my many, many random thoughts about the kids.
My youngest has food allergies and having it all in one place would be extremely helpful as well!
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I like that everything is laid out for you. I am a very neat, organized person and hate missing things…this book would help make sure I don’t!
I am going to have to be going back to work soon, and this would help to ease my mind.
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I would love to have this so I can leave it with my parents when they babysit my kids. i love that all my children’s info would be organized into one book. Thanks!
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ok, can I first just say I have missed you! I have been swamped with just STUFF ad I have been absent to the blogging world. I barely have time to update my blog. Look at you, you busy woman! Finding all these sweet deals and giveaways for other mommies! Your the best. ok now for my entry:
*clears throat* Here we go: 🙂
I LOVE this book, can I just say Im a little OCD, and anxious. Ok fine ALOT OCD and SUPER anxious.(gotta love those postpartum horomones) But it makes me so so nervous to leave anyone with Hayden. They dont know him and his litte quirks and this book is AM-A-ZING to make sure whoever is watching him knows the ins and outs of everything! Thanks so much for finding this saweeet book 🙂
(Also Im not on Twitter yet. Is it that cool? I dont understand what all the hype is about. And I think once I start I might be addicted. But who wants to follow me and know what Im doing all day anyway? All it would be is sleep, diapers, spit up, sleep, diaper, diaper, spit up, laundry…ooo so exciting right?)
ok, can I first just say I have missed you! I have been swamped with just STUFF ad I have been absent to the blogging world. I barely have time to update my blog. Look at you, you busy woman! Finding all these sweet deals and giveaways for other mommies! Your the best. ok now for my entry:
*clears throat* Here we go: 🙂
I LOVE this book, can I just say Im a little OCD, and anxious. Ok fine ALOT OCD and SUPER anxious.(gotta love those postpartum horomones) But it makes me so so nervous to leave anyone with Hayden. They dont know him and his litte quirks and this book is AM-A-ZING to make sure whoever is watching him knows the ins and outs of everything! Thanks so much for finding this saweeet book 🙂
(Also Im not on Twitter yet. Is it that cool? I dont understand what all the hype is about. And I think once I start I might be addicted. But who wants to follow me and know what Im doing all day anyway? All it would be is sleep, diapers, spit up, sleep, diaper, diaper, spit up, laundry…ooo so exciting right?)
totally have your button! 🙂
totally have your button! 🙂
I am interested in seeing how others parent their children and ideas on how to handle situations
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I am interested in seeing how others parent their children and ideas on how to handle situations
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I like that you can add your child’s medication onto the forms provided. It is a good idea to have all of that information written down in one place.
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I like that you can add your child’s medication onto the forms provided. It is a good idea to have all of that information written down in one place.
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I am interested in this book because it has much information to leave for caretakers of your child.
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I am interested in this book because it has much information to leave for caretakers of your child.
mercsmercado at yahoo dot com
The reason I am interested in this is because you can purchase PDF refills and you can personalize it based upon your needs.
The reason I am interested in this is because you can purchase PDF refills and you can personalize it based upon your needs.
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This book interests me because I feel it has a little thing about everything on how to handle kids.
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This book interests me because I feel it has a little thing about everything on how to handle kids.
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This book interests me because I could use more information on caring for kids.
This book interests me because I could use more information on caring for kids.