Month: October 2012

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:

As the festive period of the year approaches, busy mothers are looking for creative ways to involve their kids in the planning and preparations of Thanksgiving so that they can accomplish the many tasks that a successful holiday season requires. Here are two fun and simple activities that kids and their nannies can do together to help make a colourful and festive thanksgiving table.