Performance reviews don't have to be a stressful time for you or your nanny. If you practice good communications, a review could be as easy to...
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Parental Choice – One-stop Source for Childcare Advice
Parental Choice is your one-stop source for childcare whether it’s a maternity nurse, nanny, nursery, school or tutor…
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Nanny
Having a nanny allows the family to function while the mum has a career. For those nannies who seem to go above and beyond what is needed...
Help! My Nanny is More Popular than Me
There are often times when it seems like your nanny is more popular with your children than you are. That hurts. No matter how often you tell...
Breastfeeding when returning after maternity leave
You may still be breast-feeding when you return to work, and may wish to continue for as long as possible. Morning and evening feeds may well...
Organising childcare after maternity leave
Sorting childcare is the single most important thing that you need to do when you are on maternity leave or returning to work after a career...
How to make the most of quality time with your child
I would love to share the factors which determine success in children. Is it quality time spent with parents? Is it time spent with parents? Is...
Child Benefit changes on the way
Mary Aiston, HM Revenue & Customs’ Director of Personal Tax, explains the changes to Child Benefit from January and where to go for help…
Is hiring a Nanny for me?
Deciding on your preferred method of childcare when returning to work is always going to be a tough decision to make. There are many choices...
Netmums – Top Parenting Website with Lots of Resources
Founded in 2000, Netmums is the UK's fastest-growing online parenting organisation with over 1.2 million members and 5 million visits. Netmums...
What to Expect When You’re ….. Returning to Work
You’ve been offered a new role, you’ve organised your wardrobe and you’ve sorted out your childcare – now you need to give some thought to how...
How to choose a nursery
As a working mum, finding good childcare is key, a day nursery is a good option and used by many. Let me give you the 4 key points on how to...