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How Babysitting Has Changed Since My Babysitting Days

June 28, 2016 by Amanda Wood 6 Comments

When I was 13, I had a long-term babysitting gig for a single mother in my neighbourhood that took place every Thursday. I would walk over to my not-so-close neighbour’s house for a 5 pm start time, so I could make dinner for the kids and myself—usually pasta and a jar of sauce. I would then serve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: babysitters, babysitting, being a mom, parenthood, parenting, teenagers

Babysitter Locks Herself On Balcony After Being Attacked By Child

September 11, 2014 by Marianne Litman 2 Comments

And today in the strangest news you’ve heard all day. A babysitter in Victoria, BC called the police on Monday after the small child she was watching allegedly kicked and tried to strangle her. Say what? The babysitter, who is an adult, barricaded herself on the apartment’s balcony and left … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Infants & Toddlers, Kids, Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: alone time, babysitter, babysitting, crazy news, difficult kids, terrible twos, Victoria BC, viral news

Babysitters, Nannies, Au Pairs: What Would We Do Without Them?

May 22, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

What would we do in a world with out childcare providers? I cringe at the very thought. But finding the perfect fit for your family can sometimes be tricky. You want someone who is fun, but responsible, friendly but able to discipline. Someone your kids like, but someone you can trust... So how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: alone time, babysitters, babysitting, date night, hiring a nanny in toronto, nannies, nanny vs. daycare

The Grandparent Effect

January 23, 2013 by Christine

I did not grow up with grandparents as a part of my daily life. Most of my relatives live in Belfast, so we were only able to spend time with my grandparents for the few weeks they came in the summer or the few weeks we went there.I remember when I was little feeling envious of my friends when they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: autism, babysitting, family, family support, grandparents, relationships

My Day With Baby. Is it time for another?

June 16, 2011 by Jen

I have known since I had my second child that I was done. No more babies for me. I no longer had that feeling, that ache. I was content and my family felt complete. Occasionally I would wonder but no sooner had the thought entered my mind then it would leave again. And with my big step into my 40's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: baby, baby after 40, babysitting, being an aunt, wanting a baby

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