As the year wraps up, many Canadian household employers have one big question on their minds: “Am I doing this payroll thing right?” If you have a nanny or caregiver on payroll, the end of the year can come with…
Managing payroll for a nanny or caregiver isn’t as straightforward as simply paying them every two weeks. If you’re a Canadian household employing domestic help, one area that can cause unexpected stress with the CRA is taxable benefits. Let’s face…
As August rolls in, there’s still plenty of time to soak up the best of our all-too-short Canadian summers. But for many families, this month also marks the beginning of a seasonal shift—gearing up for back-to-school routines, busier work schedules,…
When you hire a nanny or caregiver, you’re not just adding support for your family, you’re stepping into the role of an employer. And one of the first payroll decisions you’ll face is how often to pay your employee. At…
As we’re now in the 2023 tax season, Canadian households employing nannies and caregivers face another year of tax filings with new rules, deadlines, and potential benefits. Understanding these changes is crucial to ensure compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency…
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding yet difficult. Many caregivers admit that at times caring for their elder can leave them feeling overwhelmed and stressed. While you may not be able to leave your elder unattended for more…
After a long shift at the office, you come home to hungry kiddos and a million chores you need to do. In order to get dinner on the table, many frazzled moms and dads park the little ones in front…
According to Alzheimer’s Society Canada, 564,000 Canadians have dementia, and another 25,000 people are diagnosed annually. Of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, or any another type of dementia, 6 people in every 10 will wander. Wandering occurs when…
Like adults, children get stressed and anxious too. While their fears and worries may be pint sized, they can feel enormous and terrifying to your little one. Below we explore 9 simple ways to help your nervous child feel better in…
This guest post is courtesy of SOSsitter.ca! How to win at the intergenerational vacation game. What’s that old saying? “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time,…