No-Gos for Au Pairs
The role of an au pair can sometimes be complex and challenging but is more often than not extremely rewarding....
Child care advice
What Is the Difference Between an Au Pair and A Nanny?
Part-time nanny, full-time nanny, live-in nanny or au pair – there are so many caregiver names posted all over the internet...
Your Back-to-School Guide
As summer winds to a close, it’s time to go back to school. No more lazy days of summer. Instead,...
7 Ideas for Valentine’s Day with Your Elderly Loved Ones
Great ideas for the elderly loved ones in your life on Valentine’s Day. There is perhaps no more fulfilling and worthwhile way...
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...
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...
Getting A Check-Up for Your Dog
Check-ups are vital to maintaining your dog’s health so schedule regular visits to the vet. Here’s what else you need to know. The...
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....
Natural At-Home Stain Removers for The Toughest Stains
At home-remedies that you or your housekeeper can use to battle the toughest of stains. From grass stains on the children’s white t-shirts to lipstick...
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? Don’t worry – you...
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...
Tips for Arranging Your Documents and Papers
Top tips for keeping your bills and important documents in order. Drawers pile up and folders split open from the...
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...
10 Tips for Working for Divorced Parents
The rate of divorce has actually seen a decline in recent years and there are many families who, if they...
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 you,...
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...
Family Vacation Planning 2020
by freelance writer Riley Herder Some of my fondest childhood memories are of summer vacations with my family. Those experiences...