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.
The One Skill You Cannot Afford to Overlook to Grow as a Professional Nanny
We know it can be incredibly frustrating when you feel unheard, ignored or misunderstood in your job, and working as a nanny is no different. But did you know that the root of your frustration and stress may have something to do with how you communicate with your employers and coworkers?
13 Reasons to Quit Your Daycare Job and Become a Professional Nanny Instead
Many Early Childhood Educators in Canada are leaving the daycare world, and instead, they are finding rewarding childcare positions working as professional nannies in private homes. Keep reading to learn why!
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.
The 4 Main Differences between a Traditional Nanny and an Education-Minded Nanny
Traditional vs Education-Minded: Which kind of nanny are you? Knowing which type describes you best based on your education and experience can help you identify nanny positions that are the best fit possible for you.
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.
Clean Up Your Internet Presence in 5 Easy Steps Before Applying to Your Dream Nanny Job
Is your internet presence helping or hurting your nanny job search? Learn how to clean up your digital footprint in 5 easy steps before you apply for your dream nanny job!
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!
9 Things We Can Be Grateful for During the Pandemic
We strongly believe that now, more than ever, it’s important to practice gratitude. Whether you simply have moments of silent reflection to think about the things that you’re grateful for or you actively write in a gratitude journal each day, practicing gratitude can be both cathartic and healing.
This is why we’ve put together a list of 9 things we can be grateful for during the pandemic.
5 Things You Can Do for Your Nanny Career From Home
If you’re currently not working as a Nanny, there are a few things you can do right now to help you find a nanny job as soon as you’re ready. Our 5 actionable tips will help you get started on landing your next nanny job!
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.
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