Category: Babysitter

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 […]

“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 […]

Finding a new Nanny is never easy. Either you are losing a Nanny you and your kids loved because of a change of circumstances or you have to replace your Nanny because it just was not working out for either of you. Although these situations are polar opposites, they both bring stress – you are […]

The relationship between caregivers and their employers and / or person they are caring for is an important one to get right. And like any relationship it requires – you got it – hard work! But it is hard work that pays off. To help in your pursuit of nurturing this relationship, we have created […]

Finding a nanny that is a good fit with your family is priceless. When you do find someone that fits that description you will want to do all you can do to ensure that the relationship works for you, the kids and Nanny as long as possible. Nannies quit for many reasons – some within […]

It is probably fair to say that most adults know this old adage. The problem is – kids do not! And more importantly, kids do what their parents do more than what their parents say. That is right: you have your very own personal mini-me or maybe even a few of them. Although every kid […]

Selecting the ideal a babysitter is a significant decision that demands careful consideration to ensure the safety and well-being of your children. Whether you need a babysitter for a night out or regular childcare assistance, finding the best fit is crucial. To aid you in this process, we’ve compiled five essential tips to help you […]

It has been a long and full year and the holidays is not only a time to celebrate and spend with family but it is also a time to recharge your batteries before the New Year.