10 things every pregnant woman must do

27th Oct 2016

From choosing a name to writing a birth plan, there’s lots to keep you occupied for the next nine months. Put the following on top of your list: 1 See your midwife regularly When the thin blue line confirms your […]

Teaching Children to Ask for Help

20th Oct 2016

Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world if everyone simply asked for help when they needed it? There are so many stigmas attached to asking for help. It is so hard for adults to accept when they need help that they […]

Interview Guidelines For Nannies

20th Oct 2016

The following notes have been written to help you assess and find the right job for you. It is a guide as to how to conduct yourself during a job interview and gives an indication of the kinds of questions […]

Teach a Child to “Fly” (About Imaginative Play)

15th Sep 2016

Teach a Child to “Fly” (About Imaginative Play). Probably, the first words in this blog post, you pay attention to, are the words: ‘teach a child to fly’. And, really, the title of this blog post was not chosen accidentally. […]

TOP TEN WAYS TO MESS UP YOUR NANNY INTERVIEW!

14th Sep 2016

You fit the criteria, but you don’t get the job…Why? Being late Obvious one I know, but this immediately tells the parents that you are disorganised as you haven’t left yourself enough time to find their address. Also showing up […]

Leaving Kids at Home

11th Aug 2016

Leaving Kids at Home If you ask most parents what their main stresses or concerns are where daily home life is concerned, they are likely to answer one of 485 ways. But let’s keep it to the top three: Money, […]

Nanny survival guide – 5 top tips for travelling with families

31st Jul 2016

Be prepared Before you go have a proper chat with your bosses about what they expect, where you’re going, what there is to do with the kids and in your time off, when you’ll be working (and when you’ll be […]

Becoming a Mother

6th Jun 2016

There is one thing almost every woman promises herself when she finds out she is going to have a baby. No, it’s not to be the best mum in the world (we all KNOW we’re going to be the best […]

Food Allergies In Babies: Symptoms & Treatment

3rd Jun 2016

Many parents worry about whether their baby has a food allergy — particularly when they seem to run in the family. However, knowing how to identify food allergies in babies, as well as how to respond appropriately, can give you […]

Everything You Need to Know About Kids with ADHD

16th May 2016

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is thought to affect around 132,000 children and young people in the UK. This isn’t counting the amount of cases that go undiagnosed. As parents and carers we are constantly questioning our judgement when it […]