News & Updates
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"She's No Mary Poppins" from InsideBayArea.com - Read More
"Looking for a babysitter? Start close to home" from Los Gatos Weekly Times - Read More
"Nanny shortage spikes salaries in Silicon Valley" from CNN.com - Read More
Updates
Supporting a Cure for Cancer
Added: 11/06/08
This September, Daryl participated in the 3 Day walk for Breast Cancer in San Francisco. She and her team walked 60 miles over 3 days and collectively raised over $11,000 for the Susan G. Komen for the cure foundation.
Pictured here from left to right: Shelly Blanshei (Daryl’s sister) Daryl, Maria (Daryl’s former nanny and breast cancer survivor) Ricardo (Maria’s husband) Betsy and Danielle Cuisinot (Dear friends)
For more information about the Susan G. Komen foundation go to www.the3day.org
Preschool Fair in San Mateo
Added: 10/06/08
Parents Place is hosting a Preschool Fair
Saturday, November 16th, 2008, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
2001 Winward Way, Mariners island/Edgewarter Blvd. & 92 San Mateo
The Parents Place annual Preschool Fair provides an opportunity for parents in the community (members and non-members) to "Shop" and educate themselves on the many choices of excellent Preschools in our area.
Daryl & Maggie will have a booth at the fair so please stop by and say hello!
Nov. & Dec. Classes at Parents Place
Added: 09/29/08
The Parents Place is a family resource center that helps families each step of the way, from infancy to adulthood. They offer classes, workshops, support groups, counseling, play therapy and much, much more! Visit the Parents Place webpages and see how much they have to share.
Turning No Into Yes-Eliciting Cooperative Behavior in Young Children, 18 months-3 years
Thursday November 6 & Thursday November 13th, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Beyond Sibling Rivalry: Keeping the Peace, 3-8 years
Mondays, 11/17 & 11/24th, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Bye-Bye Diapers:Toilet Learning, Tools & Strategies to encourage this important step of development
Wednesday, December 12/10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
To register for classes go online at www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org
Stanford Park Nannies is now hosting CPR/ First Aid !
Added: 09/25/08
We are offering a class on December 6th, 2008
Saturday, from 9 am – 12 noon
Cost: $50 general public
Stanford Park Nannies, $25
Space is limited so Please pre-register by sending a check to our office. The check can be made out to the instructor, Michael Kapetanic. For more information call our office at 650-462-4580.
Parenting Workshop on Positive Discipline
Added: 09/22/08
21 Tools to Help Create Self-Reliant Children
Are you locked in power struggles with your children?
Do even small issues turn into big arguments?
Does it seem that warm, connected times are few and far between?
Power struggles create distance and hostility, rather than the closeness and trust we want with our children. "21 Tools to Help Create Self-Reliant Children" is a 4-hour Positive Discipline workshop that will show you how to remove yourself from the power struggle without winning OR giving in.
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
UU Fellowship of Los Gatos , 15980 Blossom Hill Rd. Los Gatos, 95032
Cost: $50 per person, $90 per couple
To register: email linda@taketimefortraining.com, or call 408-370-1516
Facilitators: Susan Lehman is both a Nanny & CPDA, with over 20 years experience working with families of young children. Linda Krenicky, CPDA and Parent Educator at Village School and mother of 3.
Halloween Parade, Merchant Trick or Treat
Added: 09/18/08
The Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce and the Park & Recreation Department, are hosting their annual Halloween Parade and Merchant Trick or Treat.
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Halloween Costume Parade begins at 11:45 a.m. in Burgess Park
The downtown merchants on Santa Cruz Ave. hand out treats to costumed children 11 years and under. Trick or Treating takes place from 1:00-3:00.
Please stop by and say hello to Maggie and Daryl. We will be handing out Halloween rubber duckies on Santa Cruz Ave!



