Hiring a babysitter is a big decision. You want to hire the best person for your children without breaking the bank. In addition, you want to make sure that the person and your child are a good fit. Sometimes a highly recommended sitter is fabulous but just does not fit with your family dynamic, and this is okay. However, there are times that the sitter is great with a…
It started with being expected to do a few extra jobs around the house, like doing the adult laundry, or cleaning up the lounge-room. But then it was expected that I would clean the entire house every single day. My job description was to be a nanny, NOT a house manager or house maid. I barely had time to engage with the children and look after their needs. I…
Admit it, your thinking ” I need a nanny for my kids”! As parents, we develop the art of multi-tasking. We become well capable of juggling work, home, kids, partner, family, and friends all at the same time. The only responsibility that more often than not takes a backseat is our own selves! So if you think you are the only one who forgot to brush your hair or…
Scouring through dozens of nannies resume and profiles can be daunting, especially when you don’t know what you should be looking for or how to shortlist the right candidates for interviews. Kids are not always easy. It takes only a matter of nano seconds for your doting eyes to squint into a lethal stare. The worry of work and the responsibility of finding a new nanny can take its toll…
If there is one thing that is to be known about children, it is that caring for them can be a real challenge at times. This is a given in almost all cases. From food to safety, and pretty much everything in between, there is a long list of things involved in childcare. While the average case of parenting might be challenging enough, it can be tough in…
As the holidays draw near, you’ll probably try to finish all your pending holiday work as soon as possible. You may feel pressured because you have numerous tasks to complete. You may feel you don’t have any options because you must complete all these jobs on your own. A bit of extra sleeping is a bonus on holidays; isn’t it? In that case, you can get the help of…
When families are looking for a nanny to work with them, they are usually faced with the option of going on a search by themselves. Searching for a nanny is not so difficult these days with the existence of the internet. You can just search and you will find a lot of websites listing available nannies that you can work with. However, this is not the best or the…
