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Get Craft Happy For The Jubilee!

nannyjob — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:39:11 +0000

Let’s face it, even the least patriotic of us will be finding it hard at the moment to escape the media frenzy around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, and for those who do love a bit of classic English patriotism, why not get involved in your own creative way?! If you have toddlers or [...]

Paternity Leave – Do Dads Get A Fair Deal?

nannyjob — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:24:24 +0000

When it comes to statutory paternity leave, how happy are we as parents? The lines in which specific gender roles once fitted have become less and less defined over time when it comes to work and child rearing, so what was once seen as a bonus amount of time for daddy to spend with his [...]

Childbirth: 5 Benefits Of Being A ‘Stay At Home’ Mum

nannyjob — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:45:05 +0000

Hands up if you spent a toe-curling hour of each Wednesday night over the last few months glued to the TV set, watching from behind a pillow as the ever popular ‘One Born Every Minute‘ quite literally delivered step-by-step, real-life, and often very graphic footage of hospital births into your front room … ?!? And [...]

Keeping A Good Nanny

nannyjob — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:00:14 +0000

Parents … how many of your friends with nannies seem to have had an enviously easy ride, with seemingly no problems and happy children, in what looks to you like a Mary Poppins style montage?! So, if your situation doesn’t always seem to run as smoothly as your lucky mates, are you doing something to [...]

Separation Anxiety: When Does It Become A Problem?

nannyjob — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:22:13 +0000

The thought of hiring a nanny for the first time can be a daunting one for any parent. Mixed with the added concern about whether or not your child will take well to the nanny (and vice-versa!), the last thing you might consider is whether or not your little one is actually ok with you [...]

Summer 2012 Fun Activities With The Kids!

nannyjob — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:15:33 +0000

With the days finally drawing out, and the smell of Summer hanging optimistically in the air, comes a wonderful time to think about doing things outdoors with the little ones. However – many of us feel a sensation of mild panic – how will we fill the long Summer days, and make the most of [...]

Is breastfeeding best for you?

nannyjob — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:35:51 +0000

It’s an age-old debate, and one that has caused many a stir amongst new mums regarding what they feel is best for baby. In a week where new mum Una Healy of ‘The Saturdays’ publicly announced that she is totally ruling out breast feeding her bundle of joy Aoife Belle due to heavy work commitments, [...]

Tips for Hiring a Babysitter

nannyjob — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:24:57 +0000

Hiring a babysitter for the first time can be a daunting thing. Leaving your child in the care of another is always going to be difficult, especially in the evenings as bedtime can be a funny time of day for children. Many parents utilise the services of a local babysitter, often the teenage daughter [...]

Nanny Tips: Dealing with Disagreements

nannyjob — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:10:06 +0000

Every nanny’s dream is finding a family to work for, long term, that they click with. The reality is that sometimes, even when a nanny has found that family, disagreements will still occur. This is to be expected, and is usually nothing to worry about. In much the same way as your personal relationships, disagreements [...]

Could You Be a Childminder?

nannyjob — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:13:49 +0000

If you are reading this, you may be considering becoming a childminder. But how do you know if it’s the right career choice for you? Many stay at home parents choose to become childminders so that they can continue to care for their own young children full-time (rather than going back to work), and [...]