Category: Nanny

By Natalia McPhedran Ever have a show-off in your house? Has your child ever had a friend over who hogs all their decisions and decides what they’re going to play, and you wish you could stomp over and tell him that he’s not the boss? (I know you have) Let’s talk attitudes— shall we? While […]

Mom, Mommy, Mum, Mama, Ma – so many words to for Mother. The definition of the verb “to mother” – to bring up a child with care and affection – captures well what we think of when we think of Mothers. Mothers work tirelessly to provide a tidy and ordered house, to make sure we […]

Are your kids afraid of the dentist? The more important question may be are you afraid of the dentist? Remember that kids are a blank page; they get their cues from the adults around them. If you have had bad experiences, do not share them! It is up to you to set the scene for […]

Rock a bye baby in the tree top, when the wind blows the cradle will rock… Have you spent many a night rocking your baby in the middle of the night, desperately trying to get him or her back to sleep? Many today say that rocking is not the way to go but don’t fret; […]

Even a small wrapped gift can be a great way to express how much someone is appreciated when added to the ‘tip envelope’.

A Halloween party at home can be a memory your kids and friends never forget! And what are the ingredients for a great party? You will need to make your own guest list and decide on costumes but here are great and easy ideas for the rest:

It might feel like summer just got going, but it is already that time – back to school! No one is excited to say good-bye to summer but by being organised, you can help your kids ease back into the school year and maybe even get them excited to get back to it!

It has been said that “A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” Mothers are so special and there is no better day than Mother’s Day to make them feel that way!

Throw a fabulous party at your house for you, your kids and a couple of good friends who also have kids! It is easy and fun and can be a real highlight in your year.

Follow our simple set of tips and you can feel confident that you have done what you can to get your kids ready for that all important first day of school!

Here is a compilation of five ‘basics’ that provide the foundation for an effective and happy relationship with your nanny or babysitter.

During the nanny hiring process, you should be on the lookout for red flags alerting you that you should not select a candidate.