Category: Babysitter
The in-person interview is a crucial part of choosing the right nanny for you. In this blog post, we share some tips on nanny interview questions to help you choose the right nanny for your family. Don’t know where to start looking for a nanny? SOSgarde links families looking for a nanny and caregivers offering […]
How to find a babysitter part-time job?
Working full time as a child caregiver can be exhausting and therefore working part-time is an interesting option for many people. Do child caregiving jobs offer part-time work options? This question is on the mind of a lot of individuals who want to find a babysitter part-time job. Finding a babysitter part time job is […]
As a nanny, you too need time off. That’s right. There is much research available online that points to the importance of taking time off, both for our health but also for productivity at work. Some might even say getting the appropriate amount of time off is even more important for those who are involved […]
Valentine’s Day is about telling and showing the people you love and care for – and who love and care for you – how you feel. A loving Nanny certainly falls into that category so make sure he or she is on your list! Here are some of our favourite ideas for showing your Nanny […]
Want your kids to continue learning during the summer? Or at least not experience “brain drain and complain” when they get back to the new school year? Whether you want to avoid the brain drain and complain routine or want to give your kids a head start, you are smart to be thinking about it. According […]
When you think back to last summer, do you ever think “Gosh, I wish I had spent less time outside with the kids and more time inside, cleaning up the house?” A safe guess is no! It’s more likely that you wish you had been outside enjoying the feel of grass under your feet and […]
What do Moms want most? Well, after a healthy and happy family, Moms most want to be reminded that they are loved and appreciated. And how best to tell and show them that? Is it going to the local card shop to pick out a card? That’s nice. But what is even better is a […]
Easter for All Ages
One of my favourite pictures from childhood is of my older sister at Easter, hunting eggs and me, her four-year old little sister, sitting next to the Easter basket with a chocolate-smeared face, eating what she had hunted! That is one way to make sure the big kids don’t get all the eggs in the […]
February is considered the month of love because Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a special day that most of us have marked in the calendar, just like other holidays such as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Hallmark and the other “suppliers of holiday cheer” gear up for this date, each year. […]
Homemade Halloween Costumes: Trick or Treat?
One of my favourite parts of autumn is Hallowe’en. I have great Halloween memories of pouring my bag of candy out on the living room floor and sorting through it, followed of course, by the candy trade negotiations with my sister. Even as an adult, I have many happy memories of Hallowe’en. I remember well […]
The great outdoors. You love it and you want your kids to love it as well. And why not! According to research referenced in a Washington Post article, “spending time in nature has tremendous benefits, including improved concentration, better motor coordination, improved overall cognitive functioning and a greater ability to engage in creative play”. Who […]