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January 2008

Dr. Heller, or the Nanny Doctor, as she calls herself (she has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology), is a consultant for an age of anxious parenting, acting as a mediator of sorts for parent and caretaker
Read MoreLike many people who employ nannies, she said other transitions have been rough. Some were because her children were really attached to a
Read MoreWith both parents working outside the home in approximately 59 percent of households in America, nannies have become a more popular childcare choice for many families.
Read MoreDuring these tough economic times, a nanny may agree to take on household chores to keep her job, but there are risks to asking for too much, says Lindsay Heller, a psychologist who consults on family and nanny issues and who runs the Nanny Doctor, a service aimed at improving relationships between the two parties.
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