How to Handle Unexpected School Closures or Sick Days: Solutions for Last-Minute Childcare Needs
When unexpected school closures or sick days leave you scrambling for childcare, Nannies on Call offers a stress-free solution with pre-screened, professional nannies ready to step in at a moment’s notice.
Work-From-Home Parents: A Practical Guide for Managing Kids and Babysitters Effectively
This guide offers practical tips for effectively sharing your work-from-home space with your children and a temporary, yet capable occasional nanny or babysitter.
Book Your December Babysitting Appointments Now & Enjoy a Special Holiday Gift
In the spirit of giving, we are excited to announce an exclusive holiday promotion for new and existing subscribers to our in-home babysitting service. Read on for all the details and take advantage of this offer this holiday season.
How to Find a Babysitter When Travelling: A Guide for Busy Families
Discover the key to stress-free family travel with Nannies on Call, your trusted childcare service offering professional, vetted occasional nannies, helping busy parents enjoy their trip worry-free.
15 Ways Quality Childcare Positively Impacts Your Child’s Lifelong Success
Explore how investing in quality childcare, led by expert nannies, sets the stage for your child's academic achievements, social development, emotional resilience, and more.
10 mistakes to avoid when booking a Nanny with Nannies on Call
if you’re making any of the 10 mistakes we list below, you may not be making the most of your Nannies on Call subscription. Read on to see the 10 mistakes you want to avoid when booking a nanny with Nannies on Call.
How to Prepare to Welcome a Nanny into Your Home for Babysitting Appointments
If you’ve booked a nanny for a babysitting appointment through Nannies on Call for the first time, and you’re wondering what happens after you book a nanny for occasional babysitting, then read on. This post is for you!
How to Handle Babysitting Appointments and Child Illnesses Like a Proactive Parent
As the Fall/Winter season begins, we are reminded that the flu season is also approaching. With that in mind, we are sharing tips and reminders about how to handle illnesses when you have a Nannies on Call nanny scheduled to work in your home.
Pride Month Kids’ Books
This Pride Month, we’ve put together a list of children’s books for parents and nannies to share with little ones to help teach them about the history of Pride and to celebrate all genders and sexual orientations.
Someone’s sick in your household. Should the Nanny still come?
Should the nanny come and work in your home when someone is sick? Since this is a frequent question we get from parents, we thought we would answer the question on the blog and offer an agency perspective to help families make informed decisions when faced with this scenario.
You’ve Cancelled On The Nanny Last-Minute. Should You Still Compensate Them?
Plans change and sometimes you need to cancel on your nanny. But should you compensate them? Read on to get our view on the topic.
9 Ways Nannies on Call Nannies Can Help During Babysitting Appointments
When our nannies arrive at your home, they will follow your children’s schedule and your preferences, so you can go about your day with complete peace of mind. Read on to learn exactly how a nanny can help you during a babysitting appointment.
4 Challenging Scenarios to Find Nannies For and What to Do Instead
Are you a parent currently looking for a nanny to work split shifts, rotating shifts, before/after school care, or a nanny-housekeeper? Not having much luck in your search? This post is for you!
6 Topics Nannies and Parents Should Discuss on Their First Day Together
We believe that a successful working relationship between families and nannies is based on clear communication and expectations. With that in mind, we’re sharing 6 essential topics they should discuss on their first day together.
The 7 must-have characteristics of an extraordinary Nanny
What qualities make for the most successful and most appreciated Nannies? Read on to learn the 7 specific qualities or characteristics that make them ultra-desirable by families.
50 Fun Indoor Activities to Do With Kids
Parents! Nannies! Here are 50 fun activities you can whip up for the kids with minimal preparation, using items found around the house.
Keep this list handy for rainy days, snow days or extreme temperatures!
4 Helpful Tips for Nannies and Parents Who Share Their Workspace
Parents working from home full-time or part of the time is the norm rather than the exception, so parents, children and nannies are increasingly having to share the same spaces in the home.
We know it’s an adjustment, which is why we’ve put together a few helpful tips for Nannies to help them navigate this new work scenario.
Health & Safety Protocols for Babysitting Appointments
With the relaunch of our in-home Babysitting service this past fall, we’ve put in place additional protocols to help ensure the health and safety of both nannies and families during babysitting appointments.
How to Book a Professional Babysitter for the First Time
If you’ve only ever relied on friends and family to care for your children, the idea of hiring someone completely new, especially last-minute, can be overwhelming. But Instead of relying on grandparents or your teenage neighbour for last-minute childcare, why not hire a professional?
The 9 Types of Nannies You Need to Know
Whether you’re looking to book a Nanny for the day or hire a Nanny long-term, it’s important to know the difference between the different types of caregivers so that you know exactly what to look for.
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