Nanny Tips

Babies are so precious and full of love and smiles, we want to make sure that they are always safe, especially while sleeping. In the first few months, your newborn will probably sleep for a very long time (about 16 hours a day), not counting the feeding and snuggling time. In order to keep your […]

If you’re a mom or dad and need some help taking care of your children, one of the most popular solutions is to hire a nanny. Whether you need someone to take your kids to school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, cook their meals, help them with their homework or […]

Tantrums are, sadly, run of the mill when it comes to dealing with children. Most kids throw them on nearly a weekly basis, but it’s essential that you don’t let them interfere with you doing your job. Why do Kids Throw Tantrums? Young kids throw tantrums, but older ones usually do not. Why is this? […]

When you’re nannying for a new family, your first day will be the busiest and most anxious, not only for you, but also for the household you’re coming into as well. To keep from forgetting something important, take a look at our handy checklist: Before Your First Day Get Insured. If you are going to […]

If you need to hire a nanny, you might feel a little bit apprehensive about relinquishing some control over the care of your child. But by asking around for recommendations, interviewing would-be candidates and doing a bit of due diligence, you can definitely find a suitable nanny to take care of your child when you’re […]

Many busy families are now turning to nannies to help them with their day-to-day household and childcare tasks, but sometimes the expense of a full-time nanny can be difficult for the modern family to afford. This is the reason thousands across North America are reviewing the idea of a nanny share program with other families […]

Taking on a nanny role requires exceptional commitment and an understanding of the emotional needs of today’s children. As part of their work, it’s important that nannies build their relationship with their employers and create a foundation that ensures effective caregiver performance over many years. Within this post, we’ll look at how a nanny can […]

Does this sound familiar? Your new nanny is showing a special interest in one of your children.  Your other child(ren), feeling left out, acts out in order to garner some of the extra attention that your other child is so happily receiving. First, let’s try to understand why this happens. Let’s look at the landscape.  […]

Getting the right daycare or caregiver for your child can make all the difference. The quality of childcare a tot receives – care that keeps them engaged and challenged – can actually impact their physical, emotional and mental development. That much most people know. Where it gets tricky is making the decision who to bring […]

It’s a parent’s toughest hiring decision – finding the right nanny to take care of your children. You can interview a broad range of potential nannies, asking them all the child-care questions you can think of, but after you make a decision, how do you know that you are hiring a good nanny? Unless you’re […]