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When I was born in 1972, there was no maternity leave. No benefits, no time off. My mom, being the primary breadwinner in our house, would have been in a really bad position if it had not been for her ability to negotiate to take the summer off from work AND to plan my birth for Spring.

SOSsitter is now offering discounted memberships to the Families and members of the Canadian Forces.

Sometimes, it seems like children around us are more and more out of control every year. Toddlers run screaming through the grocery store, middle-schoolers shoplift, and high schoolers turn to drugs and alcohol. What’s gone wrong? What are children missing? What are parents and caregivers forgetting? The answer is just one thing: self-control.

Gone are the days when you waited for New Year’s Eve with excited anticipation. No, you are in a different stage of your life now. You are a parent of children. Young children. Ones that can’t be left alone while you party hardy with your friends. New Years Eve and kids are a combination that requires a bit more planning, some patience and perhaps – just perhaps – a tip of wine (or champagne)

The end of the year brings many things: cold weather, long lines at stores, and a lot of extra stress. However, it also brings the holidays and long-awaited quality time with your family.

Teaching children healthy eating habits can not only help them maintain a healthy weight and normal growth for their age, it can also have a dramatic effect on their cognitive growth and help them do better in school too!

Holidays are a time when you show your friends and family how much you care about them through, among other things, gift giving. Your nanny and babysitter is no exception.

  December is upon us, and with it comes the flurry of holiday socializing. Amidst the festivities and gatherings, ensuring that your babysitting needs are adequately met might not be at the forefront of your mind. In this article, we’ll delve into five essential tips to ensure both children and parents are content before, during, […]

December is a “high season” for entertaining family, friends and colleagues. It involves a lot of cooking, cleaning and tidying; having help at home greatly eases the task. Here are 7 Tips to help you get the help you need for a smooth and as stress free as possible holiday season:

After school snacking is an important time in a kid’s day: it’s a needed break after school, a time to share what happened during their day, it’s the opportunity to charge their batteries to get energy for their after-school activities and homework, and it’s also an important meal that should provide:

Every parent of young children enjoys spending a night with the peace of mind to know that their favourite babysitter is holding the fort and taking care of the children.

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