Child Care
If you have a nanny or are thinking of getting one, there are a few things you should know. Linh Tsiu is a Canadian accountant who specializes in Caregiver Tax Services. She handles payroll for caregivers and instructs families in the financial implications of hiring a nanny. As always, in parenting there are so many things to learn. Now that you are an ‘expert’ mother, driver, chef, housekeeper, teacher, manager and scheduling guru – do you really need to handle the accounting too? Read more
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Your lipstick is smeared, the screaming kids are putting you over the edge, tummies are growling and a potty break is in order. What’s a mom to do? Sometimes you just need a gourmet chef, a little Ebay browse and a well-trained barista. On Vancouver’s North Shore, head to the oh-so-European Lynn Valley square filled with smiling children and family-oriented shops. Read more
WHEN: Start Early. Beware the ides of March…because after that, before you know it …It’s June 15th. Heads up, If you are looking for someone to start in June… you should start your search at the end of March. Great, organized, on the ball nannies/babysitters/employees will also be looking early. If you leave it to the last minute…pickings can get quite slim. Read more
With kids across the country heading back to school, Safe Kids Canada is reminding everyone to ensure children can walk safely to and from school on our neighbourhood streets.Child pedestrian incidents are a leading cause of death for Canadian children under the age of 14. Every year more than 30 children are killed and 2,400 are seriously injured. Most incidents happen between 3 – 6 p.m., when drivers are coming home from work, and children may be walking home from school. Read more
