101 Activities to Maximise a Free Hour
Just imagine a whole hour to yourself – no kids, no work and no to-do’s. What would you do? As...
Child Care
4 Tips for Finding a Holiday Nanny Job
Hey nannies, are you looking for jobs over the summer? If the thought of working in a new location appeals...
Nurturing the Grandparent Bond
A good relationship with your grandchild can provide them with the life skills and worldly wisdom as well as a...
Natural Body Lotion & Lip Balm Recipes
Many body lotion products on the market today contain a lot of chemical ingredients whilst their natural counterparts cost the...
60 Ways to Get Your Kids Crafting this Summer
We all know that summer is a child’s favourite time of year. Think back to your own childhood and more...
10 Family Activities to Make Summer Memorable
Happy summer, everyone! Can you feel the heat? Nope, not the sun’s heat blasting on you for 12 hours a...
5 Back-to-School Challenges With Solutions
The start of another school year can be an exciting time for your children – new classes, new teachers and...
Example Holiday Childcare Schedules
Bringing childcare with you on holiday can be an ideal way to both spend time with your kids and secure...
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...
Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor
While a poor school report is the classic symptom that all is not well with your child in the classroom,...
4 Tips for Raising An Organized Child
Is there a way to raise an organised kid? Can a child be taught to be organised or do they...
6 Tips for Organizing Your Family
Whether you’re dealing with little munchkins or terrible teens and a family pet too, we all know that keeping on...
Halloween: Get Your Nanny Involved!
>> Looking for childcare options? Find help here. Now is the time to sit down with your nanny to walk...
13 Halloween Party Games
If you’re planning on hosting some witches, mummies and ghosts at your house this Halloween then you’ll need some fun...
8 Ways to Teach the Meaning of Halloween
Ask most kids what the meaning of Halloween is and they’ll more than likely say ‘Dress up and go trick-o-treating’. If...
10 Kid Friendly Halloween Films
Children love Halloween! Get them in the mood for trick-o-treating with this list of fun, not-too-spooky movies. They’ll also be...
8 Tips from Tutors on Tackling Homework
Does getting your kids to do their homework feel like pulling teeth? Are your children struggling with maths, regardless of...
Raising a Calm Child
As a parent, you always want the best for your child. You work tirelessly to raise your child with the...
Identifying & Tackling Bullying Together
Playground name-calling, constant teasing and being terrorized online are just a few examples of bullying. We all know that bullying...
Trusting Your Instincts When Hiring New Care
As a parent, nothing is more important to you than your children’s safety and happiness. So when it comes to...
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...
Are You a High Pressure Parent?
With smart phones, social media and constant internet we’re aware more than ever of the lives, accomplishments and achievements of...
Top Ten Busy Mum Tips
Modern life can feel like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it all in....
Easy Tips for Finding Your Zen
Weekdays can be manic…getting children up and off to school, heading off for another day at work and getting home...
Planting Spring Flowers with Kids
With the recent equinox heralding longer days and shorter nights, spring is officially underway. When you think spring, the first...
Natural Energy Boosters for Busy Mums
You’re up past midnight to finally have time to yourself, and then baby wakes at 5am. By 2pm your office...
Find the Right Exam Tutor
If your child is undergoing GCSE’s, or is university bound, it all comes down to those crazy exams every family...
8 Reasons to Hire a Tutor
Most children face challenges with learning at various times of their school journey. The desire of most parents is to...
Prepare for Your New Summer Sitter
Summer means school-free kids in need of childcare. We’ve put together some advice on preparing a new summer sitter for...
Teaching Your Child Stranger Danger
While the freedom and space of playing outdoors is really important in childhood, watching the news or reading the paper...
15 Healthy Birthday Cake Recipes
A fun, delicious birthday cake is something every child looks forward to, but how can you keep your child’s excitement...
Does Your Child Have a Video Game Addiction?
Summer is here and it’s a sunny day outside, but you just can’t seem to drag your child away from...
Encouraging Cooperative Play in Kids
We all want our children to build strong relationships and lead happy fulfilling lives. A key ingredient to such outcomes...
Creating Memorable Kids Parties
For anyone that’s spent their fair share of Saturdays in the back garden of other parents watching their kids attacking...
Is the Tooth Fairy Real?
The Tooth Fairy: one of the most enchanting figures of modern British mythology. As your child — or the child...
Exercise for Kids
How Much Is Right?Children and adolescents should get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day....
Permissive Parenting: How To Take Back Control
Excuse me, madam, but is that your child throwing everything off the supermarket shelves, ignoring you when you ask them...
How to Explain Divorce to Children
For many parents, the ‘divorce conversation’ is one of the most difficult conversations you can have with your children. For...
Handling Awkward Moments with Children
The chances are, you have — or will — experience certain embarrassing and awkward moments with your little one that...
Help Your Child Master Night Time Potty Training
Let’s face it; one of the best moments in a parent’s day is when their child finally falls asleep. Staring...