When hiring nannies or babysitters, outstanding references are extremely vital to the process. We get thousands of applicants every day here at Nannies on Call and sometimes; we do get individuals who list friends or family as references. So how do we spot a fake reference? Here are five ways in you can make sure… Read more »
7 tips for making a great first impression
Nowadays, everyone Googles you. Employers, neighbours, recruiters and strangers. Take steps to make sure your online presence is a good one because it reflects on you! Families will judge you before you even meet. Making a good first impression online is extremely important because you only get one chance to make a first impression. Check… Read more »
Apply for a Nanny Scholarship
Apply for a Nanny Scholarship 2019 We love supporting Extraordinary Nannies on their journeys toward even more extraordinariness. This starts with education, which can be expensive and, as a result, create a barrier for even the most keen nannies to upgrade their skills. The Nanny Scholarship is a $5000 fund to support nannies seeking continuing… Read more »
8 steps to hire the perfect nanny
You are about to put the livelihood of your children into the hands of someone that you do not know, and for most parents, hiring a nanny is an overwhelming process. Ultimately, you want to find someone whom you can trust to provide the best care for your children while you are away. If you… Read more »
10 Reasons to use a nanny agency
Have you ever wondered why you should use a full service, professional nanny agency when you can easily find a job on your own? If you haven’t used an agency before the benefits might not be clear to you. Here are 10 reasons why finding a job through an agency might just land you the… Read more »
Nanny of the Month – Puja
Meet Puja, our November Nanny of the Month…… Compassionate, nurturing, and kind, Nanny Rose – or “Puja” as she is known by most of the families she’s worked with! She has been an Nannies on Call Nanny for over a year now and our families just love her! Many have shared that she is “amazing”…. Read more »
Become the best nanny you can be
If you’re keen to increase your extraordinariness, we support you! We also know that top-notch Nanny Schools are expensive and often overseas. Don’t be discouraged. Below are a list of courses, schools, conferences and other resources that will improve your nannying skills tremendously and help you stand out from the crowd. Resources Childcare Education: Westcoast… Read more »
10 Ways to Teach Kids About Money Management
Kids are always learning about money whether you teach it to them or not, so let’s make sure that they learn the right things when it comes to money management shall we?
How to Bully-Proof You Child
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 »