Category: Nanny

Follow our simple set of tips and you can feel confident that you have done what you can to get your kids ready for that all important first day of school!

Here is a compilation of five ‘basics’ that provide the foundation for an effective and happy relationship with your nanny or babysitter.

During the nanny hiring process, you should be on the lookout for red flags alerting you that you should not select a candidate.

Focus and concentration difficulties are the source of much aggravation for parents, teachers and other children alike. The consequences of lack of concentration can lead to children being easily distracted, easily irritable, difficulties with reading and writing, and forgetfulness. The following are just a few ways to improve your child’s concentration levels.

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.

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.

We are very excited to let you know that we now offer two more services for Canadian Families: an easy, secure and quick way to find SPECIAL NEEDS Caregivers (for adults and children) and HOUSE CLEANERS.

Those dreaded words are a parent’s and/or babysitters worst nightmare, particularly over the summer holidays. While it’s a great time for the kids – after all, schools out – it can be trying for parents who are scrambling to find activities to keep the children occupied.

Now that you have selected a candidate that you like and who meets your family’s needs, it is time to finalize the hiring process and negotiate the salary and specific details of her responsibilities with your future nanny.

Potty training is a big stage of the early childhood. This means becoming a “big kid” and no longer wearing diapers. It is therefore something that the child will look forward to. Many parents and nannies want to facilitate this transition and we have gathered some tips to help you in this process. Choosing a […]

When letting go of your nanny, the important thing is not to feel guilty and to do it without emotion, in a professional manner.

Paulina Podgorska, SOSsitter Founder and a Mom Entrepreneur, will be sharing her tips on how to succeed as a Mother and an entrepreneur. Event is organized by Montreal Girl Geek Dinner.