Whether it’s your first time being a host family or you have been one before, this blog will give you some helpful tips on how to be a good host family. During your interview process on finding the right Au pair, take your time and…
Coming to Vancouver and forgot to do your research on what to do in Vancouver and where to take the kids? Don’t worry, we got you for when it’s sunny or raining! All the places and activities listed down below is a great way to…
Looking for a reliable childcare solution that won’t break the bank? Consider hosting an Au Pair! Au Pairs are young women and men that come to Canada on a Working Holiday Visa to experience the different culture, the beautiful country, and life in a Canadian…
Can you believe it? Summer is only a couple of months away! The last day of school for most Canadian children falls sometime in June, which begs the question: have you found childcare for the summer yet? Given that childcare in Canada is still considered to…
To continue with our “Where to Au Pair in Canada” series, we’re going to take you beyond British Columbia (where our head office is located) and into the vast and ecologically-diverse province of Alberta, affectionately known as the Princess Province or Wild Rose Country. While the most well-known…
Almost all of us can recall a time during our childhood where our parents hired a babysitter or nanny to come watch us and our siblings for the evening while they enjoyed an evening out. Many of us even worked as babysitters or nannies back in high…
The arrival of your Au Pair or Nanny is a very exciting time for every family! You’re welcoming a new member into your home and introducing them to your lives. Amidst getting to know each other and helping them settle in, you will also be…
The end of the summer approaches and inevitably, the school year is creeping up on us. But instead of panicking and trying to squeeze every last drop of freedom out of the last days of August, try out a few of these techniques to make…
Separation anxiety is anxiety provoked in a young child by separation or the threat of separation from their primary caregiver. Whether it starts early or late, whether it’s mild or severe, separation anxiety is a normal part of a child’s development and because we know…
How to be a great Nanny Employer! It’s a nanny’s world out there meaning that if you find a good nanny – hold on to her! 1.) Follow provincial labour standards with regards to hourly pay rate, overtime, vacation time etc. This is so simple and…