The Ultimate Nanny Survival Guide: Tips and Tricks from Experienced Parents

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Nanny in Australia Welcome to the world of parenting, where every day brings a new adventure and the right nanny can make all the difference. Whether you’re dipping your toes into the nanny market for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro looking to streamline your hiring process, our guide, coupled with the expe...

By Mark Hudson · 11 June, 2024

By Mark Hudson · 23 November, 2021

7 Activities to Keep the Kids Happy Over the Summer

Make it a Summer to Remember You’re late for the final school run and turn on the car radio to the soothing sound of Billie Holiday, “Summertime, and the livin' is easy.” “Well, Billie, not if you have 3 kids to entertain over the holiday break it isn’t,” you think to yourself. So what are your options? Trips overseas are on the back burner, a

By Mark Hudson · 09 November, 2021

4 Nanny Payroll Options in Australia

How to pay your nanny in Australia There are few certainties in life but one is that having kids does not come cheap. Every new bundle of joy has a future to pay for and it will usually come down to you as the parent to sort that out.Nannies are career enablers. They let you carry on working when you have the responsibility of a family to look a

By Mark Hudson · 13 October, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Covid-19 Vaccines for Nannies

Covid-19 Vaccine and Nannies The governments of both New Zealand and Australia believe safe and effective vaccines are vital to protect their populations. They are also calling on businesses to help chivvy the vaccine rollout along. If you employ a nanny, that includes you. People may hold views that are polar opposites but the legal requirement

By Mark Hudson · 12 October, 2021

10 Requirements For Hiring a Nanny in Australia

Hiring a Nanny in Australia Planning a family comes with a long list of wishes and expectations. Some are highly emotional and others have to be practical and detailed. “Who’s going to look after your new arrival?” is clearly right up there. If you’re going to be employing a nanny, you need to get clued up on all the legal obligations and req

By Mark Hudson · 05 October, 2021

5 Qualities Every Nanny Should Look For in a Family

Becoming a Great Nanny Employer Any kind of hiring is a two-way street. Employers want to be sure they’ll get what they’re paying for. Nannies too weigh up potential families for clues that those they may start working for will treat them fairly. Signs of sloppy admin, micro-management or indifference to leisure time are danger signs. You don’t

By Mark Hudson · 23 September, 2021

How Much Does a Nanny Cost in Australia?

Understanding the costs of hiring a nanny in Australia Ask any working parent and most will tell you that any form of childcare takes up a sizable chunk of their budget. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to the cost of a nanny in Australia. That includes paying your nanny’s taxes and super.  It’s a smart move to gather up all the fact

By Mark Hudson · 23 September, 2021

The Difference between Au Pairs, Demi-Pairs, Nannies and a Nanny Share

Understand the difference between different types of domestic child care Picture it: four parents with different families getting together for a good old catch-up over a crisp bottle of Chardonnay. One of the reasons they can do this is because they’re paying someone to look after their kids.  What’s interesting is that they’ve all made dif

By Mark Hudson · 23 September, 2021

The Difference between an Au Pair, Demi Pair, Nanny and Nanny Share Explained

Understanding the difference between different types of nannies Picture it: four parents with different families getting together for a good old catch-up over a crisp bottle of Chardonnay. One of the reasons they can do this is because they’re paying someone to look after their kids.  What’s interesting is that they’ve all made different ch

By Mark Hudson · 12 September, 2021

Top 7 Tips to Keep Your Nanny Happy

Hire and Keep Your Dream Nanny Understanding how to hire a nanny can be a struggle in itself. Next up is to ensure that they stay the course. You’ll need plenty of empathy and a real understanding of the changes in family dynamics that come with employing a nanny.  Don’t let your nanny wave goodbye before they’ve barely started. Read on for