25% of public schools report that bullying among children happen on a weekly or daily basis. Yes. That is a fact. Every day we see heart breaking stories about how bullying has affected children. Bullying is not just about physical violence anymore; there are numerous ways in which a child can feel like they are… Read more »
Your Child & Body Image Positivity – Promoting Body Positivity to Children
It’s like everywhere you look, there’s a magazine or a TV show telling you how you should look and how you can only be happy if you look a certain way or dress a certain way or even eat certain things that will “make you thinner”! We are all guilty of looking at ourselves in… Read more »
Social Media and Kids: Sharing vs. Over-Sharing
Growing up in the 90’s had its perks. The world was just being introduced to the concept of carrying around bulky mobile phones and email was barely in existence. The virtual world was still something that was yet to take centre-stage in our lives and people could eat their lunches without “instgramming” it. Fast forward… Read more »
Getting through separation anxiety – Home Management Strategies
Being a parent is one of the greatest jobs in the world. But it can also be terribly overwhelming, especially if this is the first time that you’re spending time away from your little one. It can be hard for both you and your child to let go of each other and spend some time… Read more »
Healthy Vs. Yummy Food – How to find that perfect balance
Admit it, we’ve all gone through the eternal struggle of choosing either that green salad or the cheeseburger. And more often than not, the cheeseburger wins the battle! When we as adults have such a hard time staying away from yummy but ultimately unhealthy food, can you really blame the little ones from wanting chips… Read more »
30 Fun Activities this Summer
As the days get longer and the kids are out of school, you may find yourself trying to find different activities for your children to keep them entertained. We like to mix up different day camps, activities to do as a family, and some small road trips. Here are a list of fun activities around… Read more »
What should I pay my nanny?
What should I expect to pay a live out nanny? As a working parent, I understand the tough balance between finding affordable childcare with quality childcare. At Nannies on Call, we find that that the average hourly rate that nannies seek is sitting between $16-25 (Across Canada), with the average being about $20 gross per… Read more »
The Financial Side of a Nanny Share
Finding affordable childcare can be one of the biggest struggles that parents face. One solution that is gaining momentum is a Nanny Share. This means that one nanny is caring for the children from two (or possibly three) families at the same time. This allows for the families to enjoy the benefits, flexibility and ease that… Read more »
Nannies on Call is offering scholarships
Scholarship is the first of its kind for Canadian nannies A study of employment patterns by Statistics Canada show that the number of families where both parents work has increased significantly in the past 40 years. 53% of homes currently have both parents working. This has led to the need for better childcare options and… Read more »
50 Ideas For When The Weather Is Lousy
Psssst! Nannies! Here are 50 fun activities that can be organized with minimal preparation using items found in the home. Keep this list handy for rainy days, snow days or extreme temperatures! 1-Finger paint on tinfoil 2-Paper Airplanes 3- Play in the bath with kitchen items and make ‘bubblechinos’! 4- Have a tea party with stuffies on… Read more »