9 Things That Change When You Find an Aged Caregiver for Your Loved One
It is natural to wonder whether bringing in a caregiver is the right decision for you and your aged loved one. To help...
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6 Qualities You Need to Be an Aged Caregiver
Are you a suitable carer for the aged? Would you like to work as an aged caregiver but are not sure...
How to Help Your Child Cope When Saying Goodbye to A Nanny
From relocation to new employment, the working relationship between nannies and the family they work for can end for many reasons....
21 Reasons You Should Hire A Babysitter for The Holidays
This time of the year can feel overwhelming with a never-ending list of holiday to-dos and not enough time to get...
6 Things You Can Expect When You Are the Royal Nanny
The royal nanny must always be the height of professionalism. From manners to milestones, there are many attributes to a...
A Caregiver’s Guide to Dealing with Dementia
If the person you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to realise that many things will change over time....
Is Your Baby Teething Early? Here Are 4 Common Parent Worries
Can your baby be teething at 3 months old? While most infants get their first teeth between 4 and 6...
8 Ways To Manage Sandwich Generation Stress
If you find yourself at the end of the day feeling drained and worrying about not doing enough, then demands...
Is a Postpartum Doula Right for You?
Postpartum doulas provide physical, practical and emotional support to new mums at home. Do you need one? You’ve just had a...
Which Pets Are Suitable for Children?
Is there nothing in the world your child wants more than a pet? Why not think about getting them one of these small...
5 Things That Change When You Hire an Au Pair
The benefits of having an au pair that you will notice straight away. Are you thinking about hiring an au pair? Here...
Getting the Most Out of Your Tutor
How to manage and evaluate the private tutors and instructors you have hired. Once you have hired a tutor, you may be relieved to step aside...
Overcoming Problems with Your Employer
Disagreements between caregivers and their employers are often a result of lack of communication. Here are some tips to prevent arguments or conflicts....
First-Aid Checklist: What to Do If Your Child Is Being Cyberbullied
How to tell if your child is being cyberbullied and what you can do to help. As the number of...
The Au Pair Contract: Why You Need It and What It Should Say
Everything host families need to know about creating an au pair contract. One way to ensure that the au pair experience will be a...
A Parent’s Guide to Flexible Working
What is flexible working and does it really help? From working parents juggling the school runs to millennials no longer willing to...
Au Pair Tips: What to Do If You Feel Homesick
How you can fight homesickness and have an amazing au pair experience. When you travel far away from your friends and...
Guidelines for Hosting an Au Pair in Australia
What you need to know if you want to be a host family in Australia. Hosting an au pair can be a wonderful...
Au Pair Tips: What to Do If You Have Problems with Your Host Family
How to handle problems that may arise with your host family. The au pair experience is usually a positive and exciting one....
Babysitting Tips for Beginners
How first-time babysitters can start their new job with ease. Are you worried about your first babysitting job coming up?...
Send Your Children to Bed Stress-Free
Do your kids seem to find all their energy right before bedtime? If so, you are not alone. At the...
Au Pair Tips: Holidays with Your Host Family
Tips for going, or not going, on holiday with your host family. One of the big questions au pairs and host families need...
Questions to Ask in An Au Pair Interview
Ask the right questions to find the best au pair for your family. An au pair will be taking care of your...
DIY Easter Bunny Gift Box
Kids will love making this adorable little Easter Bunny Gift Box. Fill it with chocolate treats and give as a...
10 Homework Tips for Babysitters
Get the most out of homework time with these top tips. Homework may not be anyone’s favourite part of the...
The Live-in Carer Guide: The Au Pair or Live-in Nanny Manual
General family information Parent’s working patterns. Children’s weekly timetable e.g. school hours or holiday activities. Meal times: Will the nanny eat with...
Telling My Son His Babysitter Is Leaving
How one mum deals with telling her son about the departure of his babysitter and friend. Potty training. Stranger danger....
Nanny Recognition Week: What Parents Appreciate Most
The week nannies should be thanked for the wonderful ways in which the help families. Working as a nanny with...
The Live-in Carer Guide: Making Your Au Pair or Nanny Feel Welcome
Some extra toiletries, flowers in a vase or a little box of chocolates and a card wishing them well goes a long way...
How Nannies Can Handle the Holidays When Their Employers Have Different Beliefs
Tips for navigating this potentially awkward time of the year. As the holidays approach, many nannies will find themselves in an interesting...