Forget New Year’s Resolutions!
In 2020, I will… We’re not talking about New Year’s resolutions here. Not ones that barely begin on January 1st...
Child Care
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the First School Term
Parent blogger Susan K Mann shares her guide to navigating the first term back at school. I don’t know about you,...
Home Safety Basics for Children and Aging Parents
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. If your house is home to...
Family Vacation Planning 2020
by freelance writer Riley Herder Some of my fondest childhood memories are of summer vacations with my family. Those experiences...
5 Eco-friendly Dates For Valentine’s Day
by freelance writer Riley Herder >> Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. Valentine’s Day is just around...
Allergies in Kids: What You Need to Know
by freelance writer Riley Herder Many of us have grown accustomed to life with allergies. It may have been scary...
Caring for A New-born in The Age of COVID-19
by freelance writer Riley Herder About a month ago, my wife brought a beautiful baby boy into the world. He...
10 Ways to Make Your Child’s Birthday Special during Corona Crisis
by freelance writer Riley Herder Having the stuck-at-home blues shouldn’t have to wreck birthdays. On the contrary, in a time...
Having a Safe And Stress-free Bike Trip with Your Family
by freelance writer Riley Herder Months into COVID-19 lockdowns across the world, some families feel they have exhausted just about...
5 Healthy, Budget-friendly Lunch Box Ideas Your Child Will Love
5 healthy, budget-friendly lunch box ideas your child will love.
Help Your Child Manage Anxiety at School During Pandemic
by freelance writer Riley Herder Returning to school after the summer is often an experience filled with both feelings of...
Help Children Learn Compassion in a Pandemic
by freelance writer Riley Herder Seven months ago, my family and I were living in what was, at the time,...
How to Pack for Your Family Holiday
>> Looking for childcare? Find help in your area here. “What did we forget?” Ah, the question every parent asks...
Pros and Cons of Immunization in Infants
by freelance writer Riley Herder In recent times, the topic of whether or not to vaccinate children has become quite...
How to Be a Great After-school Sitter
With these simple bits of advice, you can totally embrace the after-school chaos—and earn money along the way.
How Parents Can Teach Their Kids to Be Anti-racist
In the wake of millions of people taking to the streets to protest police brutality against people of colour—the most...
What is a babysitter?
There are several types of child care providers who are available to parents. Here are all the information you need...
10 ways to prepare kids for a new nanny or babysitter
Leaving children with a new babysitter or nanny can be stressful for parents, but it's also a big deal for...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
It's important to continue evaluating the needs of your family. You also need to make sure that your babysitter is...
Job references: Why you need them and how to assemble a strong lineup
One of the easiest ways to build a potential client’s trust in your abilities is by providing them with great...
10 Options for After-School Child Care
Here are 10 suggestions to help your family fill the after-school hours with affordable care.
Pet Sitters and the Pets: How to Build a Bond
Your job search as a pet sitter was successful and now the furry family member is going to be in your care....
Knock Knock: 50 of the best jokes and riddles for kids
Most kids are little clowns by nature but learning how to tell a good joke is a skill that they...
Want A Pet and A Clean Home? We Rate the Cleanest Pets
Many people shy away from having pets because of the mess that come along with them. So we decided to...
Childcare Choices: Au Pair, Day Nursery, or Nanny?
Choosing between different child care options can be difficult. Here are the facts to help you find the best fit...
7 Babysitter Red Flags Parents Should Watch For
Signs that the babysitter is not taking proper care of your child.
6 questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids in times of corona
If you’re a caregiver who continues to report to work or if you’re seeking childcare work during corona crisis, here...
4 Questions to Ask Child Caregivers during Corona
Besides the usual interview questions to ask while vetting a caregiver, there are new questions we need to address around...
Your babysitter options
To find the best sitter for the job, you might need to explore different types of babysitters who provide the...
4 questions to help you find a babysitter you love
When you start searching for a babysitter, the first thing you might notice is that there are so many qualified...
The first-day checklist for when you have a first-time babysitter
There are little things you can do starting on Day One that will help set your babysitter up for success....
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your nanny
When you hire a nanny, it is essential to evaluate your family’s needs as time goes on. Here are a...
What to say when parents make your job more difficult
While every childcare job is unique, certain problems arise more, such as tardy parents, unexpected additional tasks or a parent...
7 smart tips for babysitters juggling school and work
There are many reasons to squeeze babysitting gigs into your busy schedule,Try these tips for juggling work and school.
Real talk with nannies: 20 tips for getting your first nanny job
Here are 20 tips for getting your first job as a child caregiver.
7 self-care hacks for caregivers who are tight on time
Caregivers for children, older adults and people with disabilities have long been overworked and undervalued. Recognize the signs of caregiver...
101 Cheap Date Ideas
Remember when you and your partner used to go on date nights? It used to seem so easy. What happened?...
101 Odd Jobs You Can Hire Someone Else to Do
Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? Not enough hours in the day to get everything done? Hire some help!
What foods do women crave during pregnancy and why?
Pregnancy cravings are very real. Here are a few of the most common food cravings that women experience during pregnancy...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Au Pair
Questions to ask yourself to find out if hiring an au pair is the right decision for you.