Dear families and Nannies, Over the past few weeks, we have been hearing from a number of parents wondering if our On Call Babysitting services will be operating again soon. As mothers ourselves, we understand just how exhausted you are, and how amazing a few hours of respite would be! We truly wish that we… Read more »
On Call Babysitting Service Temporarily Suspended
Dear Nannies on Call Family, It is with great sadness and regret that we have decided to temporarily suspend services of the On Call Babysitting department. We have tried to balance the needs of working families with the growing concern of the spread of COVID-19 in Canada. As we have stated many times, our number… Read more »
How we are staying safe from COVID-19
On Call Babysitting Update
Hello Nannies on Call Family, Happy Summer! It’s been 2 months since we re-opened our On Call Babysitting service and we wanted to share what’s been happening behind the scenes with you. Thank you! Firstly, we want to thank both our families and nannies for their loyalty and for trusting us during our re-opening. As… Read more »
COVID-19 Policies for On Call Bookings
With the relaunch of our On Call Babysitting service, we have put in place new guidelines to help ensure the health and safety of our nannies and families. Health Requirements: Nannies and Families are required to be 100% healthy at the booking. This means that if you develop or have the following symptoms, you will… Read more »
Educational and Tutoring Survey
As we continue this period of quarantine and self-isolation, we know that you’re having to deal with unprecedented demands on your time and resources. Many of you who have school-aged children may be juggling working from home (or trying to!) and while also keeping your kids entertained and actively engaged in learning. With many schools… Read more »
Yelling is Not Effective
Whether we like it or not there’s no denying that as a parent or a nanny we’ve all yelled at our kids at some point. And most likely felt self aware and slightly guilty for losing our temper afterwards. Sometimes yelling is necessary; safety! Like that time when my son ran through a parking lot… Read more »
How to Make Valentine’s Day Healthy
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to fill up on sugary, unhealthy treats. We are bombarded from all avenues with baked and packaged goods at this time of year. But it’s super easy to make Valentine’s Day healthy and delicious at the same time! All you need is a heart-shaped cookie cutter, a little creative… Read more »
Toddler Activities that require no setup!
My little guy is such a typical toddler – oodles and oodles of energy and a cute little attention span that lasts no more than a few minutes per activity! And even though he has more toys, books and puzzles than any child should (thanks in part to Grandma, who rarely shows up to the… Read more »
Tips for Being an Extraordinary Nanny
Welcome to 2015! Here are some tips for new and current nannies for putting your best foot forward this year in your nannying endeavours. Create and maintain consistency with the parent’s wishes and household routines. Communication with parents is key, establishing up front communication about what parents want and desire from your care of their… Read more »