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 · 28 August, 2021

10 Easy Ways to Entertain Kids during Lockdown

Keeping the kids occupied during lockdown ‘When a door closes, a window always opens.” Fans of the ‘The Sound of Music’ will remember Maria von Trapp, perhaps the ultimate nanny of all time, uttering a similar refrain. Out of strange times come positives. Lockdowns mean many of us are spending more time with those we love and live with. That inc

By Mark Hudson · 20 August, 2021

5 Ways a Nanny Payroll Service Can Save You Money

Save Money By Engaging a Specialist Any working parent knows that juggling a career and a family can be something of an art form. That’s before you’ve even tried to make a bit of ‘me’ time to relax and recharge.  Employing a nanny will lighten the load but it comes with legal commitments related to payroll, taxes and employee benefits. T

By Mark Hudson · 18 August, 2021

Covid 19: 18 August Update

Covid-19: Important Payroll Update – 18 August 2021 Firstly, we hope all our customers are safe, healthy and with loved ones. Over the next few days, we would appreciate everyone’s patience as we process information as it becomes available. Given how quickly the situation has escalated, it is likely that this information could change but we w

By Mark Hudson · 12 August, 2021

How to Nanny Share in New Zealand

The Ins and Outs of a Nanny Share in New Zealand Houston, we have a problem. You need to go back to work and hiring a nanny is your preferred childcare choice. The difficulty is that the cost doesn’t fit your budget.  There is a solution. Welcome to the world of nanny sharing. A problem shared is a problem halved, after all.  F

By Mark Hudson · 03 August, 2021

5 Key Qualties of a Great Nanny

The 5 Key Qualities Every Great Nanny Needs When you’re going through the process of hiring a nanny, you need to be sure that they are going to be a good fit for you and your family. Will you all get along? Will the kids enjoy their company? Do they inspire confidence? To help you in making your decision, we’ve compiled a list of 5 key qualities

By Mark Hudson · 30 July, 2021

How to Find a Nanny in New Zealand

Where should you search to find your perfect Nanny? Gone are the days when finding a nanny meant only looking through ads in the back of a newspaper. The world has moved on and communication has become faster and more efficient. Digital technology has also added a sometimes bewildering range of potential places to find a host of hidden treasu

By Mark Hudson · 20 July, 2021

Cost of Hiring a Nanny in New Zealand

What to Budget for When Hiring a Nanny in New Zealand Employing a nanny may be the ideal solution for your child care needs but it also comes at a cost. It’s only sensible to factor in all the financial implications to your budget.  Hiring a nanny in New Zealand comes with certain responsibilities and obligations. Read on and arm yourself w

By Mark Hudson · 15 July, 2021

Interview Questions for Nannies

The interview questions you need to ask when hiring a nanny in Australia If only all nannies could be like Maria von Trapp, the character made famous by Julie Andrews in “The Sound of Music.” Sadly, real life isn’t all “raindrops on roses,” nor is trying to find the right nanny as easy as “do-re-mi.”  Before you put your ideal candidate on

By Mark Hudson · 09 July, 2021

Nanny v Daycare

Day Care vs. Nanny: Which Is Best For My Kids?  For most parents, there will come a time when they say a big hello again to the workforce. The question is who takes on the mantle and looks after your precious toddlers?  The two most popular childcare solutions are daycare and employing a nanny. Reaching a decision about what’s going to