One of the most common questions parents and young teens ask is: how old do you have to be to start babysitting? It’s a perfectly reasonable thing to wonder. Babysitting… read more →
Babysitting often marks a teenager’s first real job. It’s exciting, rewarding, and comes with a paycheck. But it also comes with something more significant: the responsibility of keeping another family’s… read more →
Here’s hoping you’ve been keeping warm! As of late, a “polar vortex” has torn through the Greater Toronto Area. A polar vortex is described as a large area of low… read more →
As we roll into November, there is bound to be a lot of excitement surrounding the forthcoming holiday season. It’s important to acknowledge, however, that there are some very special… read more →
With Halloween right around the corner, this is a pretty important time to discuss the vital importance of street safety. As per usual, the evening of October 31st will find… read more →
Your job as a babysitter is bound to have its ups and downs. Hopefully, your babysitting experiences are mostly filled with fun times complete with games, meals and a lot… read more →
In our last blog, we offered up some important things that a childcare provider should know before babysitting. They included emergency contacts, allergies and medical conditions, daily routines, discipline preferences… read more →
Being a babysitter can be a fun and educational experience. It should go without saying, however, that taking care of little ones is an extremely important responsibility. While it’s always… read more →
The wildfires in Alberta’s Jasper National Park have been burning for weeks. They are truly a tragic part of the Canadian landscape. As recently reported by Zac Delaney of the… read more →
Taking care of kids is an important responsibility that can help you to learn many skills. They include patience, problem-solving, responsibility, communication, time management, active listening and practicing safety. Babysitting… read more →
