Prepare for Your New Summer Sitter
Summer means school-free kids in need of childcare. We’ve put together some advice on preparing a new summer sitter for...
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16 Tips for the First Day at Preschool
The first day at preschool or nursery school marks a significant transition for your family. To help both you and...
Nanny Boundaries: When Is a Relationship Too Close?
Naturally, when you and your children spend so much time with your nanny, they can become an integrated and important...
What to Look For In A Preschool Discipline Policy
Every preschool or nursery school should have a discipline policy which spells out how disruptive behaviour is dealt with. It...
4 Ways to Get Your Employer to Pay You Professionally
The call came the other day. The family you loved interviewing with and playing with their children has asked you...
Lessons You Can Learn From a Nanny
Nannies spend years taking care of children, learning valuable tips and tricks along the way. How to get them to...
Behavior Problems: Coordinating With Carers
You want your child to behave — but sometimes, he’s got other ideas. As a parent, it’s your job to...
7 Parent Types & the Nannies They Need
You’re definitely a hands-on parent. One who loves crafts, helps with homework and volunteers to bake cookies for your kid’s...
Your Back to School Guide
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. As summer winds to a close, it’s time to...
7 Tips for Hiring After-School Child Care
Find an after-school sitter to watch your kids in the afternoon. In today’s society, it’s more common than not to...
11 Back to School Tips for Parents
The back to school season is hard enough as it is: hectic schedules, loads of errands, a new care situation,...
Save Money on After-School Activities: A Parents’ Guide
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Participating in after-school activities is a great way for...
Should You Keep Your Nanny When Your Kids Are at School?
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. You and your kids love your nanny. She’s been...
12 Nursery Activities To Get Your Child Ready For The Classroom
You can’t believe your little one is already starting school — nursery, that is. It’s a big transition for kid...
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...
What Is the Difference Between an Au Pair and A Nanny?
Part-time nanny, full-time nanny, live-in nanny or au pair – there are so many caregiver names posted all over the...
101 Best Kids’ Movies on Netflix
The selection on Netflix can be a little overwhelming — especially for little ones. At last count, there were hundreds...
No-Gos for Au Pairs
The role of an au pair can sometimes be complex and challenging. But the rewards of this line of work...
How to Interview an Au Pair
An au pair is a foreign national who moves to a different country to provide childcare, while taking language classes and experiencing...
5 Birthday Party Ideas for Preschoolers
Your child’s birthday is getting close and you want to plan a nice party? Here are some ideas how that...
How to Make a Paper Hat
Trying to think of something creative for your kids to do on a rainy day indoors, but fresh out of...
101 Cheap Date Night Ideas
Remember when you and your partner used to go on date nights? It used to be so easy — and...
The Tutor Guide: Interviewing a Tutor or Teacher
Finding a tutor who is knowledgeable, works well with your child, and addresses your specific tutoring needs is a crucial...
How to Hire a Sitter for New Year’s Eve
Heading to a New Year’s Eve party? Use these tips to book a babysitter for your kids. The year is...
6 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Volunteer
When the 2010 Haiti earthquake hit, New Brighton, Minn., mum Sarah Aadland felt helpless. But her 4-year-old daughter wanted to...
How to Handle In-Person Babysitter Interviews
Once you’ve whittled down your babysitter options, you’ll be ready to meet each candidate in person. Because you’ve already made...
5 Common Causes of Infant Congestion
The reasons your baby may be congested and what to do about it. Babies are often stuffed up and congested,...
Sue Atkin’s top tips for Parents going from two to three Children
Welcoming a third child will certainly require adjustment from the whole family. Leading parenting expert, Sue Atkins, shares her tips...
Revitalize Date Night
Get inspired by these date night ideas and plan some much-needed special time with your significant other. My husband and...
What is a night nanny and do I need one?
As the conversation surrounding night nannies becomes more and more frequent among new parents, you may find yourself asking, ‘what is a night...
Everything You Need to Know About Hiring an Au Pair
Inviting a stranger to live in your home and spend time with your children can be a daunting prospect, to...
What to Look for in An After-school Nanny
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. If you are a working parent and don’t know...
Good dogs for kids
Are you thinking about getting a family dog but not sure which breed to go for? In honour of upcoming...
Why You Should Encourage Your Children To Play More
Why play is so important and what you can do to engage your children in it. The importance of play is...
8 Tips on How to Divide the Care of Parents Among Siblings
When elderly parents become in need of care it can oftentimes be a complicated situation for their children. Here are eight steps...
Caregiver burnout is real. Here’s how professional caretakers deal with it.
Most of my days as a full-time nanny started out the same way: I would get up, shower, get coffee...
How NOT to Tell Your Manager You’re Pregnant
11 tips for handling the scary “I’m pregnant!” conversation with your employer. The day you find out you’re pregnant may...
Autumn Care: 5 Tips for Staying Healthy
When we think of autumn, falling leaves and orange sunsets spring to mind. Unfortunately, there is another trait we cannot...
We Are Family: A Conversation with Jess Warner – The Only Girl in the House
Q: In which “kind” of family structure did you grow up yourself? A: I was lucky enough to be raised,...
Pet Safety on Halloween
Searching for a pet carer? Find one in your area now. Between the stress caused by a stream of trick-or-treaters...