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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 […]

Spring is in the air – everywhere you look around. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping. And you know what that means…. It is time for the Spring Clean!  Some people think spring cleaning means giving everything a good and through wash, from top to bottom. But in today’s world in which we have more […]

Are your kids afraid of the dentist? The more important question may be are you afraid of the dentist? Remember that kids are a blank page; they get their cues from the adults around them. If you have had bad experiences, do not share them! It is up to you to set the scene for […]

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 […]

Rock a bye baby in the tree top, when the wind blows the cradle will rock… Have you spent many a night rocking your baby in the middle of the night, desperately trying to get him or her back to sleep? Many today say that rocking is not the way to go but don’t fret; […]

Do you remember Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn’s moving portrayal of Norman and Ethel, an elderly couple trying to deal with the realities of getting old, in the wonderful movie On Golden Pond? Norman: “You want to know why I came back so fast? I got to the end of our lane. I couldn’t remember […]

“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 […]