Category: Babysitter
Fun and Safety in the Sun!
It’s summer and the kids want to be outside enjoying the sun. Gosh, those wonderful days of summer as a kid. Simply awesome! That is until someone gets burnt! But sunburns – which can bring tears and pain and long-term damage – are avoidable. Here are some tips for Moms and Dads and Nannies and […]
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, […]
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 […]
Turn Rainy Days into Fun Days!
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your profile on SOSgarde.ca is your calling card: it lets families – your potential employers – find you and gives them a real sense of who you are and what you can do. As such, it is very important to put your best foot forward and show families what you can do for them. We’ve […]
Babysitters: How to be the Best!
“You’re simply the best, better than all the rest…” You can almost hear Tina Turner energetically singing these lyrics and they are sure are inspiring! Babysitters – who love what they do – work hard at being the best. And they become the best by gaining the confidence of the parents and the admiration of […]
This is a re-post from Chantal Saville from her blog Send Me to Paris. Just replace the word “teacher” with “babysitter” or “nanny” and you’ll find it holds true! People who make childcare their living are wonderful people! A few weeks ago… Email Subject: Volunteers Needed! Email: Hi Room 1** Families! We need a few […]