January 16, 2012 – 6:00 am
Start somewhere there is a lot of open space. Ask the children to think of a traffic light and ask them to define Red, Yellow and Green. If they don’t know, say “Green light means go fast,” “Yellow light means go slowly” and “Red Light means stop.”
January 5, 2012 – 6:00 am
Kathy Ann Edwards brings over 15 years of childcare and teaching experience to Nannies on Call and we know her well! She has held full time and part time placements and has worked over (count ‘em) 400 On Call jobs– the feedback has ALWAYS been glowing! She is known for her warmth, friendliness and confident winning personalty. Her references describe her as ‘attentive’, ‘caring’ and ‘nurturing’. ‘It is obvious she loves children and is so natural with them”
December 8, 2011 – 6:00 am
Nannies on Call thrives because of the dedication and enthusiasm of our hundreds of Extraordinary Nannies. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the on call nannies that are celebrating their “Nannyversaries” this month:
December 1, 2011 – 6:00 am
Nannies on Call boasts a plenitude of extraordinary nannies in all our cities and Noma most definitely stands out as one of them! Warm, approachable and playful, Noma has professional experience as a Home Daycare Director, a private nanny, a caregiver and as a tutor. Noma is a kind and nurturing caregiver and a valuable addition to our excellent On Call team. We love to book Noma for our Calgary families as she is always able to put our clients at ease with her care for children of all ages – especially the babies! Here are some current comments sent in from parents who had Noma’s care:
November 28, 2011 – 6:00 am
This time of year client often call to ask what type of bonus they should give thier nanny for christmas. Here are a few sugestions to get you started. Feel free to be creative for your family and nanny.
We recommend the following depending on how long the nanny has been with you:
November 21, 2011 – 6:00 am
Looking for a fall craft to do with the kids with things you already have around the house? Look no further.
November 10, 2011 – 6:00 am
Why brave a mommy event so big it is classified as a “trade show”? Three words: swag, prizes, and speakers!
Nannies on Call will have a booth at this weekend’s BabyTime Fall Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building). Running November 11th-13th from 10am-6pm daily, there are stage shows ranging from My Little Pony Live to Infant Massage and Salsa Babies. Seminar speakers include “The Sleep Doula” Tracy Ruiz and Ann Douglas, author of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books.
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Posted in Toronto, Where to Go
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Also tagged Babysitters, Crafts, Family Friendly, Games, Hiring a nanny, Nannies, Nanny, On call nannies, Parents, Pregnancy, Trade Show
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October 27, 2011 – 6:00 am
Nannies on Call thrives because of the dedication and enthusiasm of our hundreds of Extraordinary Nannies. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the on call nannies that are celebrating their “Nannyversaries” this month:
October 24, 2011 – 6:00 am
It’s not a surprise that families who are hiring nannies contemplate ways to pool their resources and save money, but it may come as a surprise to the nanny! When we send out a nanny to a family that says they have only two children and the nanny shows up to find out that she is in charge of five children, this can pose as a problem.
By mkelsey
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Posted in Babysitting, Parenting Solutions, Tips for Nannies
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Also tagged Babysitters, Family Friendly, Nannies, Nanny, On call nannies, Parents, Schedules, Supper Nanny, Temporary Nanny
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October 17, 2011 – 6:00 am
Reading books to your newborn can be a great bonding time for you and your baby. Newborns love to hear your voice and cuddle up, so what better thing to do than to read to them? In addition, your baby will start learning about language and reading as you read books to them. Your soothing voice, colorful and stimulating pictures and all kinds of new words will bring a whole new world to your baby while s/he is still in familiar surroundings.