How to Make Your Application Perfect for the Job
When you find a job posting for a position you know you’re perfect for, you want to be sure that...
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4 Difficult Pay Discussions You Might Need to Have As A Nanny
The working life of a nanny or carer can be unpredictable. One moment your employer arrives home late and the...
5 Questions on Part-Time Nannies
Every family has its own version of the ideal babysitter or nanny, whether it’s having the kitchen prowess of Michael...
8 Point Plan to a Yearly Nanny Review
If there’s one thing busy mums know all too well it’s that time goes so quickly. While the memory of...
A primer on paid time off for nannies
A key part of hiring a nanny is agreeing on the responsibilities, working hours and pay rates. Other important issues...
5 Ways to Resolve Your Child’s Dislike for the Nanny
So you’ve identified a problem between your child and your carer – what should you do next? We’ve put together...
10 Things Your Nanny Wishes She Could Tell You
Communication is key to any strong relationship, and the working relationship between you and your nanny is no different. Keeping the...
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10 Ways to Celebrate the Start of Summer
Summer is here! With warm, long and sunny days ahead make the most of the season by dragging the kids...
12 ‘Summer Slide’ Busting Activities
Schools out for summer! No more early rises, no more sitting in class all day and definitely no more homework....
7 Activities for Summer Family Fun
Did the summers feel longer and more action-packed when you were a child than they do now? That’s because the...
How To Find Summer Childcare
Whether the babysitter has just told you she’s booked tickets for a European trip or you’re already feeling the heat...
9 Safe Summer Tips for the Elderly
Summer is the season for outdoor fun, BBQ’s and relaxation. But with higher temperatures and a stronger sunshine it can...
8 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with your Nanny
I have two loves of my life: My husband, and my childcarer. In our house, this is specifically a nanny...
What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Cleaners
We have a very intelligent, cute, charming and obedient member of our family. The problem is – he’s also the...
How to Make Your Childcare Budget Stretch Further
You want to work, so does your spouse or partner, you just don’t have much money left over at the...
How Should You Care for Your Dog During the Holidays?
Holiday traveling is stressful, whether it is by plane, train or automobile; the roads are busier, airports are more crowded...
How to Choose the Right Pet for Your Family
Your children’s pleas for a furry friend have got too much, your resolve is weakening and you are searching for...
The ABCs of Clutter: Conquering the Real Clutter Culprits!
Examples abound: “I plan to read that someday,” “Those shoes might work with an outfit for that party next year,”...
8 Childcare Choices on a Family Holiday
Here are some ideas for finding some child-free couple time while on holiday. Going on holiday brings the family together...
Fun Street Party Ideas For Families
With longer commutes than ever and increasing distractions from technology, neighbours are spending less and less time with each other....