Planning for Back to School Care
Some pre-planning can make the school year run smoothly--here are a few things to consider when it comes to back...
Child care advice
Is Your Child’s Lunch Box Safe?
Have you ever considered the dangers that could be lurking in your kid's lunch box? Keep your child safe from...
Interviewing an After-school Nanny
While interviewing does take time and effort, starting off with a standard set of questions to ask after-school nannies will...
What to Look for in An After-school Nanny
With the kids returning to school how will you plug the after-school gap? You may need to hire an after-school...
When Can My Child Walk to School Alone?
With a new school term on the way, one scary question that a lot of parents face is when can...
Your Back to School Morning Routine
Does everything go a little nuts in your home on those back to school mornings? Don’t worry. You are not...
Save Money on After-School Activities
Extracurricular activities can be quite costly! Here are four tips to save money on after-school sports and clubs.
Should You Keep Your Nanny When Your Kids Are at School?
We listed a couple of things for parents to consider when deciding whether or not to keep your nanny.
Choosing an After-School Activity for Your Child
From music lessons and sports to hobbies and clubs - Picking and choosing activities that will be fun and constructive...
Getting Ready for The New School Year
Expert Dr Katherine Hodson shares her thoughts on why children may become anxious about school as well as tips to...
Creating an After-school Plan
Schoolwork, football, ballet, trumpet, after-school childcare, school plays... Here are some ideas for keeping schedules on track without losing your...
What Is an After-school Nanny or Sitter—And Do You Need One?
An after-school nanny or babysitter can help filling the childcare gap in the afternoon and lighten the load. Finding the...
10 After-school Activities and Games for Kids
What should you do with the kids after school? Time to come up with some fun, creative ways to keep...
Back to School Mistakes
Read about child care related mistakes that we all run into at the beginning of a hectic term. Here are...
Quick Lunch Recipes for Busy Families
Use these quick lunch recipes for those days when you’re in a pinch, and get out of your lunchtime rut.
9 Freezer Sandwiches for Kid Lunches
Ever wonder how to make packing back to school lunches a once-a-week occurrence? Simply freeze the sandwiches!
Back to School Blues: How You Can Help Your Kid Beat the Anxiety
As the summer draws to a close, many families are dealing with anxiety about going back to school. Two experts...
10 Ways to Get Kids to Love School
School doesn't have to be synonymous with fear, loathing, or hatred for your kids. Here are ten ways you can...
DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
From astronauts to mermaids, there's Halloween costumes for all the little ones.
5 Ways to Make Halloween as Fun as Ever despite COVID-19
Here are some ideas on clever ways to celebrate Halloween this year and make it magical for your kids while...
Help Children Learn Compassion in a Pandemic
Many parents are stricken with fear and worry surrounding the epidemic. But it also presented a great opportunity: to teach...
22 Halloween Party Themes
Why not throw your own Halloween party this year and make it a unique theme? Keep reading to discover 22...
Putting Children’s Wardrobes on Fall Mode
Fall is the perfect season to clear out clothing items that are no longer in good condition or that don't...
Ideas for Mother’s Day From Around the World
So if you’re still wondering what to do this Mother's Day, find inspiration from the many ways families honour moms...
Your Covid Questions, Answered
We have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about Covid-19 and will give you recommendations on how to...
Your “How to Handle Covid” Guide
Covid-related hot topics and the most important questions answered--for families, other care seekers and caregivers alike.
How to Help Kids Grieve Loss & Find Joy in an Unusual Holiday Season
It's especially difficult for kids to handle the loss of normality this Christmas season. Consider these tips from experts and...
Celebrating Christmas Safely despite COVID-19
Is it wise to spend Christmas with the larger family and friends this year? We show you options where you...
Pros and Cons of Immunization in Infants
The topic of whether or not to vaccinate children has become quite controversial. In this article, we will examine some...
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents
As any experienced babysitter will tell you, the moment mom and dad walk out the door is when meltdowns are...
Nanny contracts: Everything parents need to put in writing
Here’s why you should consider drafting a nanny contract, what you should include in it, and how to make it...
The right way to test out a new babysitter
So you’ve found a sitter who looks great on paper and aced your interview questions. Now the big question: How...
Should you tip a babysitter?
Although tipping your sitter is not required, there are a few situations where adding something onto your fee could be...
Six tips for talking to babysitters about safety
Hiring a babysitter to watch your children can be a nerve-racking process for parents. Whether you need to go to work...
What to look for in a babysitter: types, traits, and responsibilities
Before you search for a babysitter, familiarize yourself with the typical babysitting types, qualities, responsibilities, and duties.
When you need a babysitter contract and what to include in it
Even if your babysitter only watches your children occasionally, a contract or written agreement can serve as a tool to...
Nine things kids want in a babysitter
During a babysitter hiring process, both parents and sitters should think about what’s on the children’s wish list for a...
How much does a babysitter cost?
You're in dire need of a night or weekend away, but how much is a babysitter going to cost? Here's...
Here’s why you need a nanny trial—plus 7 tips to make the most of it
A nanny trial is an opportunity for both families and nannies to interview and evaluate each other and see if...
6 criteria to evaluate when hiring a nanny
Here’s what you should think about when hiring a nanny.