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 […]

Planning a fun trip takes effort, but you’ll have even more things to consider if you’re a caregiver traveling with an elderly person. Whether there are mobility issues, health problems or other concerns, you will want to do all you can to ensure that everyone you’re traveling with, including an elderly loved one, has a rewarding, […]

When breastfeeding moms have to return to work, they find themselves in the unique situation of having to maintain their work schedule while staying on the baby’s feeding schedule. This can be quite a stressful time for new moms as they try to keep up with each of their obligations. Nannies can play an important role in […]

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 […]

Being a nanny can be a challenging but highly-rewarding career. They are not only responsible for caring for and tutoring children, but also for a variety of other household tasks. And that’s just the live-our caregivers! A live-in nanny provides even more assistance and flexibility to families, playing an integral role in the intimate workings […]

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 […]

After reading the article in the Financial Post this weekend, I felt compelled to respond. The article states that the government is denying almost all applications for caregivers. The truth is that the government is denying all applications that are not prepared accurately. The article led readers to believe that caregivers from overseas are no […]

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.  […]