Year: 2012

Gone are the days when you waited for New Year’s Eve with excited anticipation. No, you are in a different stage of your life now. You are a parent of children. Young children. Ones that can’t be left alone while you party hardy with your friends. New Years Eve and kids are a combination that requires a bit more planning, some patience and perhaps – just perhaps – a tip of wine (or champagne)

The end of the year brings many things: cold weather, long lines at stores, and a lot of extra stress. However, it also brings the holidays and long-awaited quality time with your family.

Teaching children healthy eating habits can not only help them maintain a healthy weight and normal growth for their age, it can also have a dramatic effect on their cognitive growth and help them do better in school too!

Holidays are a time when you show your friends and family how much you care about them through, among other things, gift giving. Your nanny and babysitter is no exception.

  December is upon us, and with it comes the flurry of holiday socializing. Amidst the festivities and gatherings, ensuring that your babysitting needs are adequately met might not be at the forefront of your mind. In this article, we’ll delve into five essential tips to ensure both children and parents are content before, during, […]

December is a “high season” for entertaining family, friends and colleagues. It involves a lot of cooking, cleaning and tidying; having help at home greatly eases the task. Here are 7 Tips to help you get the help you need for a smooth and as stress free as possible holiday season:

After school snacking is an important time in a kid’s day: it’s a needed break after school, a time to share what happened during their day, it’s the opportunity to charge their batteries to get energy for their after-school activities and homework, and it’s also an important meal that should provide:

Every parent of young children enjoys spending a night with the peace of mind to know that their favourite babysitter is holding the fort and taking care of the children.

SOSsitter at Blissdom Canada 2012 – Exciting and fun conference for Bloggers

Five things Nannies, Babysitters, Moms and Dads should consider to ensure a safe and Happy Halloween.

You’ve carefully selected the nanny who met your expectations and clearly defined her mission and responsibilities. You spent a few days at home to help her get started, so that she gets included in the family life and that your kid doesn’t feel abandoned when left alone with his new nanny.

You’ve landed a babysitting job, but now find yourself faced with trying to get kids to listen. It’s after dinner and they are still running around the house yelling, fighting, and refusing to do homework. Your reputation is on the line and you don’t want to lose a client. How are you going to get them under control before the parents get home? Know that you are in a situation that virtually every babysitter finds herself in at one time or another. Children love to push buttons and test limits. The trick is how you respond to their behavior. Here are a few tips to show you how to stay calm with kids: