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12 Ways you Know you Work as a Nanny or Governess in Russia

Jul 08, 2020

Today’s guest post is about nannying and governor/ governess work for those candidates based in Russia. Russian kids, as is perhaps to be expected, have their own nuances. Russian families can be quite different from their European or American counterparts. So, here are 12 ways you know you work as a nanny or governess in Russia! It’s a special experience, that’s for sure. Let’s kick off with......

Traveling With Kids? Top 20 Travel Hacks for Nannies and Families

Jun 29, 2020

Are you planning on travelling with your kids? Whether it's by plane or car, family travel with kids is not easy especially for first-time parents. In fact, most parents become anxious about travelling with kids, even though a vacation is an opportunity to bond and relax. Despite this, research shows that 44% of millennials travel with kids for their vacations. In another study, researchers found that 58% of US millennials who...

The Best Gifts a Nanny or Governess can Buy for her Charges

Jun 10, 2020

Working as a nanny it's always difficult to know what gifts to get for the kids you look after, isn’t it? The children in wealthy families often seem to have everything they need at an early age. So if you’re working as a governess, nanny, tutor or governor this can make birthdays, Christmas and special occasions something of a conundrum. How do I find them something thoughtful that they don’t have already? Something...

10 Ways We Can Help Children to Develop Social Skills

Mar 24, 2020

As parents or educators our mission is to help little people grow up. Part of this means trying our best to help children learn and develop properly. Of course, the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills is an essential aspect of human life. Well-developed social and emotional skills are equivalent to good mental health in early years; a symbol of the ability to form and maintain positive relationships and to...

What’s The Difference Between A Nanny And An Au Pair?

Nov 17, 2019

Are you trying to decide between a Nanny or an Aupair ? Or do you think they are the same thing? The terms nanny and au pair are often used interchangeably however there are several differences between the two and it's worth taking a moment to differentiate. What is an Au Pair? An au pair is usually between the ages of 18 and 24 and will typically come from overseas in the form of a cultural exchange....

12 Considerations for your Nanny, Governor or Governess Contract

Oct 23, 2019

Contracts for your new nanny job can be overwhelming. They can be long, packed with information, and may include complex legal terminology or terms you may be unfamiliar with. Sadly, they are a necessary evil. You don’t want to make any mistakes when you’re signing up a year or more of your life working for a family or private employer. A new governess job or an and overseas role as a governor , nanny or full-time...

5 Ways a Rota Nanny can Keep Kids Busy While Travelling

Oct 20, 2019

We understand that working as a rota nanny can be stressful. And of course, travelling with your charges can be doubly stressful. Of course, you will need to keep an eye on your own bags. And to take care of the kids’ games , phones, bags and clothing. Oh, you may also be expected to watch out for your employer’s luggage. And then on top of all that, you’ve got to change your clothes and the kids’...

15 Nanny Arts and Crafts Ideas for Toddlers

Sep 06, 2019

Working in childcare and developing cold sweats at the idea of crafting with toddlers? As a nanny , there's actually a lot of fun – albeit it with lots of mess – to be had with toddlers and art projects! Here are some craft ideas for toddlers that will keep them engaged, having fun, and making a mess. Painting Painting is an obvious choice for a craft activity, and when done with a...

Getting Yourself Out There: How to Build Your Nanny Network

Aug 30, 2019

Being a nanny is a tremendously rewarding role to undertake. You are on duty day-in-day-out, to help in whatever way you can. It is not a job as such, but an opportunity to play a vital role for a family to help bring up their children. You are the cog which makes the family stick together. You are made to feel part of their family. What more responsibility is there than to be in charge of a small child? Correct, there is none. ...

How Do I Prepare for my Nanny Job Interview?

Aug 19, 2019

When preparing for your nanny interview it's normal to feel a little stressed This will be unlike interviews for roles in other industries, and on top of that, you've got a whole family to impress! Luckily we've done the research and put together some information to help you prepare for your next nanny, governess or babysitting interview, as well as tips that will hopefully leave you feeling a bit more confident....

Working as a Nanny? How to Lay the Ground Rules

Aug 05, 2019

Laying and implementing the ground rules can be difficult in your role as a nanny , and is a common concern for many people working in childcare You'll want to make sure that you respect the wishes of the parents that you work for, whilst ensuring that the children in your care respect your authority and decision making. Here are a few tips about how to effectively lay and encourage your charges to follow the ground rules. ...

7 Fun Ways to Keep Your Charges Learning Over the Summer Holiday

Aug 02, 2019

When it’s holiday time and you’re caring for the kids while their mums and dads are busy at work, it can be taxing on any nanny to try to dream up new and exciting ideas to engage them. They need entertainment, but of course you don’t want to let them loose on the iPads just yet . You can’t take them out for ice cream all the time, so how about getting them to learn something and have fun while doing it? Here are 7...

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