Parents

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How To Avoid Common Problems With Your Nanny

Having a nanny join your beautiful family can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved, especially the children! Ultimately, though, it is a professional relationship that you are developing with a nanny, and sometimes things won’t work out as planned. It’s a good idea to understand some of the common problems faced when employing a nanny, and how to deal with them. Understand what could go wrong and how best

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Finding A Nanny: Which Type Of Caregiver Is Right For You?

Finding and hiring a nanny or babysitter for the first time can feel daunting. But which type of carer is best? There are lots of things to consider. Consider your family dynamic, individual personalities, your practical needs, and your lifestyle – and that’s before you start looking! Whether you are going back to work and need a full-time nanny, or are simply looking for a part-time babysitter, there is no

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Kids First Aid for Nannies & Babysitters (And Parents)

Considering first aid training for yourself or your caregiver? Possibly the biggest worry when hiring a nanny or babysitter to care for your child is safety. Would your caregiver know how to respond to something happening to your little bundle of joy while you aren’t there? Children hurt themselves; it’s a fact of life. As part of their physical development, they will challenge themselves and be hurt. There are many

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Finding & Hiring A Nanny: What’s Involved?

Have you been planning to hire a nanny for a while? Or have you had a sudden burst of inspiration after another week of frantic kindy or school pickups, rushed meals, and barely-there sleep? Either way there are plenty of reasons why finding and hiring a nanny is a wonderful idea for your beautiful family. But before you rush into hiring a nanny, it’s essential to know what the job

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Hiring A Summer Nanny Or Babysitter

Ahh, summer! Lazy days, balmy evenings, and plenty of opportunities to catch up with family and friends for dinner, drinks and lots of sunshine. Hiring a summer nanny or babysitter can be different from hiring a babysitter for other times of the year. If you’re hiring a summer babysitter to make the most of the holiday season this year, we’ve put together our top tips to ensure it’s a great

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What Is A Nanny? Understanding What It Means To Hire A Nanny

What is a nanny? What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny? If you’re a parent looking to hire a nanny, knowing exactly what is involved is important. Do you want to hire a nanny, babysitter, or au pair? There are some big differences between what they are paid and what duties they will perform, so it’s important to get it right. We’ve outlined below the essentials to understanding

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How To Avoid Common Problems With Your Nanny

Having a nanny join your beautiful family can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved, especially the children! Ultimately, though, it is a professional relationship that you are developing with a nanny, and sometimes things won’t work out as planned. It’s a good idea to understand some of the common problems faced when employing a nanny, and how to deal with them. Understand what could go wrong and how best

Read More »
40

Finding A Nanny: Which Type Of Caregiver Is Right For You?

Finding and hiring a nanny or babysitter for the first time can feel daunting. But which type of carer is best? There are lots of things to consider. Consider your family dynamic, individual personalities, your practical needs, and your lifestyle – and that’s before you start looking! Whether you are going back to work and need a full-time nanny, or are simply looking for a part-time babysitter, there is no

Read More »
87

Kids First Aid for Nannies & Babysitters (And Parents)

Considering first aid training for yourself or your caregiver? Possibly the biggest worry when hiring a nanny or babysitter to care for your child is safety. Would your caregiver know how to respond to something happening to your little bundle of joy while you aren’t there? Children hurt themselves; it’s a fact of life. As part of their physical development, they will challenge themselves and be hurt. There are many

Read More »
35

Finding & Hiring A Nanny: What’s Involved?

Have you been planning to hire a nanny for a while? Or have you had a sudden burst of inspiration after another week of frantic kindy or school pickups, rushed meals, and barely-there sleep? Either way there are plenty of reasons why finding and hiring a nanny is a wonderful idea for your beautiful family. But before you rush into hiring a nanny, it’s essential to know what the job

Read More »
89

Hiring A Summer Nanny Or Babysitter

Ahh, summer! Lazy days, balmy evenings, and plenty of opportunities to catch up with family and friends for dinner, drinks and lots of sunshine. Hiring a summer nanny or babysitter can be different from hiring a babysitter for other times of the year. If you’re hiring a summer babysitter to make the most of the holiday season this year, we’ve put together our top tips to ensure it’s a great

Read More »
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What Is A Nanny? Understanding What It Means To Hire A Nanny

What is a nanny? What’s the difference between a babysitter and a nanny? If you’re a parent looking to hire a nanny, knowing exactly what is involved is important. Do you want to hire a nanny, babysitter, or au pair? There are some big differences between what they are paid and what duties they will perform, so it’s important to get it right. We’ve outlined below the essentials to understanding

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