Year: 2015

Whether you are hiring a new Nanny or have had a Nanny for a while now, you need to ask yourself honestly if you have been clear about Nanny’s responsibilities. And if you think you do not need to do this because things are going so smoothly, think again. Why? For three reasons: Over time, […]

By Natalia McPhedran Ever have a show-off in your house? Has your child ever had a friend over who hogs all their decisions and decides what they’re going to play, and you wish you could stomp over and tell him that he’s not the boss? (I know you have) Let’s talk attitudes— shall we? While […]

Keeping up with the kids during the summer months can be exhausting! Not just because they are home from school, constantly under foot but also because they have so much energy to burn. Babysitters can be a great way to give you a break but can also be a big part of making summer as […]

Kids don’t come with a manual. Well – that is not exactly true. Search for books on “parenting” on amazon.ca and you will find many manuals. Overly 100,000 actually! But any new Mom (or Dad) who has tried to get through a pile of ‘how to guides’ before the new little one arrives will tell […]

  Encouraging meaningful mealtime conversations with your children is a valuable means to nurture their curiosity and stimulate critical thinking. To introduce an educational dimension to your dining interactions, we’ve assembled a collection of true or false science questions tailored for young minds. These questions not only present an engaging challenge but also cultivate an […]

Rain, rain, go away; come again another day….Remember chanting that as a kid in a futile attempt to bring back the sun and get outside to play? Your parents likely remember it well, particularly as it was often followed by “Mom, I’m bored!” Well, we believe you can easily turn rainy days into fun days. […]

Hello everyone! Paulina here, SOSsitter Founder! I am honoured and thrilled to be a semi finalist for the Women in Biz Network‘s #SocialforGood conference. Even better, I am proud to be in excellent company, among women entrepreneurs who are all doing fabulous things in business and in their communities. Regardless of which of us ultimately wins, I believe that all the […]

It is interesting to hear the very different opinions around ‘the watercooler’ on working from home. Some people think it is the best thing ever – you get focussed time to really crank through the long list of things to do. Others think that it is impossible to get anything done as there are constant […]

Submitted by NannyTax.ca Are you worried that your loved one may not be doing as well on their own as they should be? You want to give them independence, but you also know that their health and safety is most important. Hiring a caregiver can allow them to stay in their home, or in your […]

Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Who, me? Yes, you! Not me! Then who? Nanny stole the cookies from the cookie jar! This children’s sing-along song is a fun and light game that has kids accusing other kids and adults of stealing cookies from the cookie jar – an accusation that is fully […]

By Esther Goldstein A few years ago, I was speaking with an investment advisor about what he thought people needed in their retirement years. He gave me a figure – I can’t recall what it was – that just seemed very unrealistic – way too low in my estimation, especially if one ends up requiring […]

Mom, Mommy, Mum, Mama, Ma – so many words to for Mother. The definition of the verb “to mother” – to bring up a child with care and affection – captures well what we think of when we think of Mothers. Mothers work tirelessly to provide a tidy and ordered house, to make sure we […]