Having a live-in nanny is far more affordable than you would think. It’s also far more stressful than you’d think. You may wish for Mary Poppins, but here’s what having a live-in Nanny is like
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Parenting Without A Net
For the firs time as parents, Jennifer and I are alone. We have no free time, no backup caregiver – we are on our own. When you’re parenting without a net, it means changing the rules a bit and I hate it.
Nannies On Call: Where To Find Last Minute Childcare
When a family emergency came and we were stuck looking for last minute childcare for our boys while they were in another city, we turned to Nannies on Call for help.
I Don’t Play Favourites, But My Nanny Does
Having a favourite and playing favourites are two different things. How my nanny is screwing things up with my kids.
Would You Hire A Manny To Look After Your Kids?
[twitter]Those of us Dads who blog spend a lot of our time championing equality amongst the parents. Dads are as good as Moms is our rallying cry. So, would it follow then that boys are…
How Do You Afford To Have An At-Home Parent?
[twitter]As we arrived home last night, I remarked again to my wife about our neighbors three doors down. Frank was in the driveway cleaning the trailer and boat, as their quad and gear spilled out…
Why We Chose To Hire A Nanny On The Live-In Caregiver Program
After going through 2 Canadian nannies, we decided to hire a nanny on Canada’s Live In Caregiver Program. Here’s how it has worked out for us:
Renovations: When One Door Opens, So Does Another One
When you decide to renovate one room in your home, it is very rare that ends up being the only thing you renovate. We have opened pandora’s box.
50 Shades Of Beige
How to find a nanny in Calgary with the Live In Caregiver Program can be difficult because they are all polite, and lack flash.
How Much Does Having A Live-In Nanny Cost?
When you have one, daycare is affordable. Zacharie at daycare in 2008. [twitter]For the 3rd time since the fall of 2011, we have a new nanny working for us. It’s not as posh as it…
Getting A Live In Nanny Is A Marriage Saver
[twitter]When both parents make the choice to work full-time, the convenience and affordability of childcare needs to be factored in to the equation. Maybe you’re lucky and have family that live close by, or can…
The Prisoner’s Dilemma For Working Parents
[twitter]Daycare or Nanny? Which will you choose as your maternity leave comes to an end and you have to head back into the rat race to put food on the table, cars in the driveway…