As with any employment situation, there may come a time when an employer has to terminate their employment relationship with their nanny.. When an employer runs into difficulties with his/her nanny I try to encourage them to work through the issues especially if the employee has developed a positive relationship with the children. Generally the [...]

The Canadian federal government has proposed changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program. The Live-in Caregiver Program lets qualified individuals come to Canada as temporary workers to provide care for children, the elderly or disabled in private homes. If a live-in caregiver meets requirements, he or she can then apply for permanent residence in Canada after [...]

Nannies who feel overworked and unappreciated usually don’t last. It is important to have consistent and reliable childcare as constant change can be very stressful and difficult for your family-especially your children. Because of this, it is often worthwhile to make an effort to address any reasonable concerns your nanny may have and make an [...]

In today’s busy world, parents are working harder than ever to meet their obligations. And as working parents, they want to feel confident that their children are receiving the best care possible. Children receive care in a variety of settings including their homes, the homes of neighbours or relatives, and family or group childcare settings.
Each [...]

Often when we hire a new caregiver it is because there is a change in the dynamic of the family or your present nanny is resigning from the position.
This can be a very difficult time for the children especially if a new child is coming along.
Recently I received a call from one of my clients [...]

It is a common question of job hunters: should I try to find a job on my own, or should I apply with a placement agency? And with any job hunt, the answer seems to be the same: it depends on the quality of the agency. This is true of nanny agencies in particular. There [...]