''Supernanny'' Jo Frost to Visit Terminally-Ill Children at George Mark Children's House.George Mark Children's House:
WHEN: Monday, November 28, 2005, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: George Mark Children's House (GMCH)
2121 George Mark Lane, San Leandro, CA 94578
WHO/WHAT: Jo Frost, acclaimed child-rearing expert and star of the
national primetime reality show Supernanny, will make a special
goodwill visit to GMCH on Monday, November 28.
Inspired by a recent article about GMCH GMCH Graphics and Memory Controller Hub GMCH Graphics Memory Controller Hub in People magazine, Frost, a childcare provider with more than 16 years experience, requested a visit to meet the staff and the children and families residing at the first free-standing children's hospice A children's hospice is a hospice specifically designed to help children who will not live to reach adulthood with the emotional and physical challenges they face, and also to provide respite care for their families. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . During her visit, Frost will receive a guided tour guided tour guide n → visite guidée; what time does the guided tour start? → la visite guidée commence à quelle heure? of the House by GMCH co-founder, Dr. Kathy Hull and meet residents. ABOUT GMCH: George Mark Children's House (www.georgemark.org) opened in the Bay Area in March 2004 to provide an important addition to the continuum of care for children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses and their families. The first and only facility of its kind, the House offers a new option of care with three new services previously unavailable: a nurturing environment where gravely ill children can receive the highest quality of respite care Respite Care Short-term or temporary care of a few hours or weeks of the sick or disabled to provide relief, or respite, to the regular caregiver, usually a family member. Notes: while their families take a break from the non-stop responsibility of home care; end-of-life care: a supportive, home-like setting to spend a child's last days as a family; and transitional support between the hospital and home. ABOUT JO FROST: Jo Frost rose to international fame when she was chosen to star in the British and U.S. versions of the reality show Supernanny (ABC-TV/Fridays, 8PM). When the U.S. version debuted in January, 2005, it became a ratings hit and Frost won national praise from TV critics and columnists including The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times and Newsweek. With over 16 years of experience, she has honed her successful methods of child-rearing with hands-on, real-life experience. Now known for her outstanding childcare skills, sincerity and candid can·did adj. 1. Free from prejudice; impartial. 2. Characterized by openness and sincerity of expression; unreservedly straightforward: In private, I gave them my candid opinion. style, Frost helps transform families and instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. positive, lasting results.
Supernanny is now seen in 37 territories and nine languages around the
world. Her book Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children
(Hyperion Books), spent 17 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list,
hitting #1 for much of that time. Frost and Supernanny have just been
nominated for a People's Choice Award.MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: --Interviews with Supernanny Jo Frost, the George Mark Children's House staff, co-founders and families --Photo opportunity with GMCH families, staff and Frost |
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