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 · 24 August, 2023

When Are Nannies Employees and What Does It Mean for Parents?

The Employment Complexities of Hiring a Nanny There are currently 14 countries in the world where you don’t have to pay income tax. New Zealand isn’t one of them. But, the country still has an enviable reputation as freedom-loving, and its elected government can raise taxes and decide how we pay them.So, how can you ensure you’re paying your na

By Mark Hudson · 16 August, 2023

The Best Recipes That'll Set the Kids Up for Life

Teach your kid to cook and feed them for a lifetime Kids need lots of skills under their belts so they can launch into adulthood armed and ready to live independently. The ability to prepare healthy food is one of those essentials that tends to get overlooked. It’s a mistake because being unable to cook can lead to an over-reliance on expensive

By Mark Hudson · 15 August, 2023

How To Make Your Au Pair Feel Part of the Family

Welcoming an au pair in to your home Taking on an au pair is an exciting opportunity that’ll make the lives of busy parents easier and enrich the experience of the person brought in to help. It should be a win-win situation for all.Ensuring everything runs smoothly takes skill and effort. There’ll be an inevitable shift in the family dynamic but

By Mark Hudson · 21 July, 2023

10 Best Educational Movies for Kids

10 Best Educational Movies for Kids There have been more than 500,000 movies made since the first one back in 1888. 250,000 of them are available for streaming across multiple platforms. Some people might feel many are better left on the shelf but there are some must-see gems that everyone should watch at least once. It’s been almost a Mission

By Mark Hudson · 18 July, 2023

Your Complete Guide to Managing a Nanny

Your Complete Guide to Managing a Nanny The primary reason for hiring a nanny is to look after the kids. On the face of it, it’s a simple transaction: they do a job and you pay them for it. But, as with all professional relationships, there are other dimensions, particularly when the emotions and well-being of the kids are an integral part of t

By Mark Hudson · 13 July, 2023

10 Tips to Get The Kids to Exercise

10 Tips to Get the Kids to Exercise Not all kids aspire to be the next Sam Kerr or Sonny Bill Williams. But, not being sporty is no excuse for not taking exercise. Tablets and computer games have their place but when they take over and detract from any physical activity at all, it’s time for a strategy.But, how do you make potentially painful ph

By Mark Hudson · 13 July, 2023

Money Saving Tips to Hire a Nanny

Think You Can’t Afford a Nanny? Find Out All the Money-Saving Tips That’ll Get You Over the Line It’s an uncertain world out there at the moment. That’s been making it hard for many parents to plan ahead and figure out a lifestyle that’s going to be sustainable for both themselves and their families.Although working parents have childcare choice

By Mark Hudson · 13 July, 2023

Money-Saving Tips to Afford a Nanny

By Mark Hudson · 28 June, 2023

10 Books the Kids Should Read Before They're 12 (and Why)

10 Books the Kids Should Read Before They're 12 (and Why) Compared to their digital cousins, books seem prehistoric. One of their many pluses is that they present fewer distractions, allowing the reader to let go of the endless chatter in both the real and online worlds. They provide opportunities for empathy by stimulating imagery and emotion