Blog Archive

September 2018

How Much Does a Nanny Cost?

by Trisha Heathcote  •  September 14, 2018

August 2017

The Winners and Losers of the Minimum Wage Hike

by Martha Scully  •  August 03, 2017

July 2017

Best and Worst Cities to Find a Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  July 26, 2017

April 2017

Nanny Sharing: Pros, Cons, & How-To

by Martha Scully  •  April 11, 2017

February 2017

10 Important Travel Tips for Snowbirds Flocking South this Winter

by Craig Sutton  •  February 03, 2017

Snow Day! How to Keep Kids Entertained All Day Long

by Craig Sutton  •  February 01, 2017

January 2017

6 Options When You Need a Babysitter While on Vacation

by Martha Scully  •  January 29, 2017

Important Interview Questions for a Special Needs Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  January 19, 2017

90 Practical Reasons a Nanny is Better Than Daycare

by Martha Scully  •  January 18, 2017

December 2016

How to Make 4 Holiday Kids Crafts (That are Actually Useful)

by Craig Sutton  •  December 22, 2016

How to Involve Children in Christmas Gift Giving

by Craig Sutton  •  December 15, 2016

Should I Give My Nanny a Christmas Bonus or Christmas Gift?

by Martha Scully  •  December 09, 2016

November 2016

18 Wonderful Winter Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

by Craig Sutton  •  November 25, 2016

9 Tips for Taking the Kids Black Friday Shopping

by Craig Sutton  •  November 21, 2016

5 of the Most Difficult Hurdles of Step-Parenting

by Craig Sutton  •  November 18, 2016

Top 5 Bedtime Stories to Read to Young Children

by Martha Scully  •  November 17, 2016

How to Prepare Your Family for Flu Season

by Craig Sutton  •  November 16, 2016

Postpartum Depression: 8 Things New Mothers Should Know

by Martha Scully  •  November 15, 2016

How Did Trump Win? Explaining the US Election to Your Kids

by Martha Scully  •  November 14, 2016

Do Preschoolers Need to Exercise? How Much?

by Martha Scully  •  November 09, 2016

How to Conduct a Nanny Background Check

by Martha Scully  •  November 08, 2016

5 Ways to Help Limit Your Children's Screen/TV Time

by Martha Scully  •  November 07, 2016

How to Explain the Importance of Remembrance Day to Kids

by Craig Sutton  •  November 02, 2016

It's Fall Back Time: 6 Tips to Help Kids Adjust to Time Changes

by Martha Scully  •  November 01, 2016

October 2016

8 Tips for Babysitting Kids and Dogs

by Craig Sutton  •  October 31, 2016

3 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes for Your Halloween Leftovers

by Jess Sugar  •  October 28, 2016

The 9 Best Apps for Nannies & Babysitters— Worth The Download

by Clarke Illmatical  •  October 27, 2016

Dads are NOT Babysitters — They are Parents!

by Craig Sutton  •  October 26, 2016

Looking for Nanny Jobs? Clean Up Your Social Media First: 9 Things You Need to Do!

by Martha Scully  •  October 25, 2016

Gender Selection Technology Works But Would You Do it?

by Craig Sutton  •  October 24, 2016

Swaddling: Is It Time to Abandon This Age-Old Practice?

by Craig Sutton  •  October 21, 2016

Disciplinary Time-outs: Do They Actually Work?

by Martha Scully  •  October 20, 2016

Park Safety Tips: A Refresher for Parents, Kids & Caregivers

by Martha Scully  •  October 19, 2016

Dad's Who Feel Pregnant? A Look at the Couvade Syndrome

by Clarke Illmatical  •  October 18, 2016

When is the Right Time to Introduce Children to Team Sports?

by Craig Sutton  •  October 17, 2016

Prenatal Nutrition: How to Eat When You're Pregnant

by Clarke Illmatical  •  October 14, 2016

Halloween Road Safety Tips for Drivers & Trick or Treaters

by Martha Scully  •  October 12, 2016

It's Fire Prevention Week! Here are the Home Fire Safety Tips You Need to Know!

by Craig Sutton  •  October 11, 2016

10 Home Safety Tips for a Happy & Accident Free Halloween

by Martha Scully  •  October 10, 2016

Advice: Are You Ready for The Challenges of Raising Twins?

by Martha Scully  •  October 07, 2016

How to Write the Best Online Nanny Profiles

by F K  •  October 06, 2016

10 Tips for Hosting a Stress-free & Successful Thanksgiving Dinner

by Martha Scully  •  October 05, 2016

How to Prevent & Cure Head Lice: Q & A with Expert Dawn Mucci

by Martha Scully  •  October 04, 2016

How to Be a Good Stepdad: Complicated but Worth It

by Clarke Illmatical  •  October 03, 2016

September 2016

12 Fun Fall Activity Ideas for the Kids

by Martha Scully  •  September 30, 2016

8 Educational Apps for Kids That Are Worth the Download

by Martha Scully  •  September 30, 2016

How to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen

by Martha Scully  •  September 29, 2016

Why Won't My Baby Sleep Through the Night?!

by Craig Sutton  •  September 29, 2016

15 Clever & Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

by Jennifer Stallman  •  September 28, 2016

Adoption: Love Conquers All But Be Prepared for These Challenges

by Clarke Illmatical  •  September 27, 2016

Minimum Wage is Increasing as an Employer of a Nanny Are You Ready?

by Trisha Heathcote  •  September 27, 2016

What Makes "Bad Moms" Good? 5 Lessons the Movie Got Right

by Martha Scully  •  September 26, 2016

How Fathers Benefit from Spending Time with the Kids — New Research

by Martha Scully  •  September 23, 2016

Babysitting a Newborn for the First Time? These 12 Tips Are For You!

by Martha Scully  •  September 22, 2016

No Power? No Problem! 6 Kids Activities to Do Without Power

by Martha Scully  •  September 21, 2016

8 Tips for Better School Pick Up and Drop Offs

by Martha Scully  •  September 20, 2016

How to Dress Kids for Canadian Fall Weather

by Martha Scully  •  September 19, 2016

20 Ways Nannies Can Make a Good Impression at Interviews

by Martha Scully  •  September 16, 2016

What is the Right Amount of Exercise for Kids Under 10?

by Martha Scully  •  September 14, 2016

12 Ways to Keep Your Baby Happy in a Car

by Martha Scully  •  September 13, 2016

8 Absolutely Awesome Ways to Get Kids Active Indoors

by Martha Scully  •  September 12, 2016

Happy Birthday Canadian Nanny!

by Martha Scully  •  September 09, 2016

Nanny Jealousy: How Mothers and Nannies Can Prevent It

by Craig Sutton  •  September 08, 2016

What's Your Parenting Style? How Does it Affect Your Nanny?

by Martha Scully  •  September 07, 2016

What do Nannies to the Rich and Famous Get Paid?

by Craig Sutton  •  September 06, 2016

Grandma, Want to Lower your Risk of Alzheimer's? Babysit the Grandkids!

by Martha Scully  •  September 02, 2016

Temper Tantrums! 8 Tips to Prevent & Help Calm Down Your Toddler

by Martha Scully  •  September 01, 2016

August 2016

Everything You Need to Know about After-School Nannies & Babysitters

by Martha Scully  •  August 31, 2016

13 Tips to Help You & The Kids Get to Work & School on Time!

by Martha Scully  •  August 31, 2016

The Benefits of Hiring a Before School Nanny or Babysitter

by Martha Scully  •  August 31, 2016

What are the Challenges and Advantages of Gay Parenting?

by Craig Sutton  •  August 30, 2016

Open-ended Nanny Interview Questions: The Best Way to Assess Childcare Knowledge

by Martha Scully  •  August 29, 2016

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch Your Kids Will Actually Eat

by Martha Scully  •  August 27, 2016

14 Healthy Snack Ideas & How to Get Kids to Eat Them!

by Martha Scully  •  August 26, 2016

How to Know if Your Nanny is Doing a Good Job?

by Martha Scully  •  August 25, 2016

Warning Signs to Look out for When Hiring a Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  August 24, 2016

How to Prepare for a Nanny Interview

by Martha Scully  •  August 23, 2016

How to Decide on a Live-out or Live-in Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  August 22, 2016

How To Conduct a Nanny Interview: A Detailed Guide

by Martha Scully  •  August 19, 2016

How to Check Nanny References

by Martha Scully  •  August 18, 2016

Nanny Trial Days: Everything You Need to Know

by Martha Scully  •  August 17, 2016

Free Professional Headshots for Toronto Nannies!!

by Craig Sutton  •  August 17, 2016

5 of The Best Private Schools in Canada

by Martha Scully  •  August 16, 2016

Choosing Baby Formula? Here's What You Need to Know

by Craig Sutton  •  August 15, 2016

How to Keep The Nanny You Love When Children Start School

by Martha Scully  •  August 12, 2016

Are Thumb-Sucking and Nail-Biting Actually Good for Your Child?

by Martha Scully  •  August 10, 2016

35 Questions to Ask in a Nanny Interview

by Martha Scully  •  August 10, 2016

When and How to Fire a Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  August 08, 2016

How To Maintain a Good Relationship With Your Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  August 04, 2016

10 Tips When Hiring a Nanny for a Child with Special Needs

by Martha Scully  •  August 03, 2016

How to Deal With Leaving Your Child With the Nanny for the First Time

by Martha Scully  •  August 02, 2016

July 2016

6 Important Rules To Establish With Your New Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  July 29, 2016

How to Write The Most Effective Listing on Nanny Websites

by F K  •  July 28, 2016

Sponsoring a Foreign Nanny: All You Need to Know in Plain English

by Trisha Heathcote  •  July 27, 2016

Top 10 Cities for Raising Children in Canada

by Martha Scully  •  July 22, 2016

Setting & Upholding Expectations: How to Avoid Common Issues With Your Nanny

by Martha Scully  •  July 21, 2016

Should You Become Friends With Your Nanny?

by Martha Scully  •  July 20, 2016

What Does a Live-in Nanny Cost?

by Trisha Heathcote  •  July 19, 2016

The Pokemon Go Craze! Get to Know the Benefits & Safety Tips Before Your Kids Play

by Craig Sutton  •  July 18, 2016

How to Navigate Nanny Raises and Vacation Time

by Martha Scully  •  July 15, 2016