For those families in Australia make sure you’re not currently missing out on childcare rebates. Apparently 100,000 Australian families are, according to the federal government. Child Care Minister Kate Ellis says, each family using approved childcare is eligible for up Read more…
Here is a novel way to meet your new nanny/babysitter. Mei Koon is the founder of Meet the Sitter. She came up with the concept of ‘speed-dating’ for parents as she thought there was a need for more nannies and Read more…
Wow! A report, Cost Of Raising Children, for the Inland Revenue has revealed that raising your child to the age of 18 could cost the average parent almost $250,000. This amount only covers expenses! It’s the first time such figures Read more…
The Nelson Mail covered a story about our local teachers starting anew this year. Here I thought it was only children and parents that become anxious and excited about starting a new-year, well apparently so do our new teachers. Mrs Read more…
A survey by the UK Babysitter Trend Report revealed what Celebrity parents wanted as a babysitter. Jamie Oliver came fifth with Supernanny being the top celebrity. What I found to be important is that the survey showed that all parents Read more…
Starting school for the very first time can be such an emotional time for both child and parent. I have experienced the whole process of preparing a child for starting school. And children who had already been to some form Read more…
Having worked in a big city as a nanny I know what it’s like having to move my car every two hours with young children in tow and driving around the block for 30 minutes hoping to find a parking Read more…
As from today a petition has been launched by the New Zealand Educational Institute against further cuts in Early Childhood Education. Labour leader Phil Goff is promising to restore the huge $400 million cut from NZ early education. He says Read more…
Has your child been infested with the dreaded headlice and their eggs (nits)? Don’t panic! Getting rid of lice is not as traumatic as it may seem. And with the simple advice below I can help you rid your child’s Read more…
The primary role of a nanny is of course to care for your children. Responsibilities will vary between households but the basic duties usually remain the same. The important thing is to discuss the expected duties openly in advance and Read more…