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 · 15 May, 2023

Benefits of Becoming an Au Pair in Australia

Got the Travel Bug? Check Out All the Benefits of Becoming an Au Pair Ask any young adult about their aspirations and you’ll find that “travelling” and “meeting new people” tend to feature prominently. A key complication can be having the money to pursue their adventures overseas.Becoming an au pair opens the door to a world of new opportunities

By Mark Hudson · 15 May, 2023

Au Pair Guide to NZ

By Mark Hudson · 14 April, 2023

2023 Nanny Pay Rates Guide for New Zealand

Guide to Nanny Pay Rates for New Zealand in 2023 One of the biggest considerations when hiring a nanny is likely to be the cost. It’s a concern close to the hearts of many New Zealanders as we all grapple with the spiralling cost of living.You may have a clear idea of the number of nanny hours you need, so you’ll want to know if your budget matc

By Mark Hudson · 24 March, 2023

How to Make it an Easter to Remember with an Egg!

Make it an Easter to Remember There are certain times of the year made for making childhood memories. Eastertime is right up there. This is when families come together for unique moments with one generation after another sharing in some traditional Easter activities.So, how can you make this year’s Easter extra special? Find out as we look at so

By Mark Hudson · 29 January, 2023

Your Guide to the Benefits of Hiring an Au Pair in New Zealand

Hiring an Au Pair in New Zealand It’s all horses for courses. “Should I hire an au pair,” you may well be asking yourself. The right childcare solution for your family is unlikely to be identical to the one even your closest neighbour chooses.There are unique tastes and dependencies in every household. An experienced, highly qualified “live-out”

By Mark Hudson · 29 January, 2023

All the Summer Ice Block and Ice Cream Recipes the Kids Will Love

Keep Cool This Summer With an Ice Block If your head says, “go to the gym” but your heart says “eat ice cream,” you’re not alone. It seems that Australians might want abs but they want ice cream even more. Other than New Zealand, Australian's consume more ice cream per person than any other country in the world. Ice cream would appear to be par

By Mark Hudson · 22 January, 2023

Getting your Childcare Ready for 2023

Getting your Childcare Ready for 2023 It’s a time of year that’s become drilled into our psyche in a similar way to the New Year’s holiday or Australia Day. The back-to-school season is a moment to take stock and get your childcare in 2023 sorted.What’s reassuring is that there tends to be a meeting of minds at around this time. It’s a safe bet

By Mark Hudson · 22 November, 2022

10 Easy DIY Christmas Activities for Kids

Make it a Christmas to Remember Keeping the kids entertained, and the inevitable excitement in check, are likely to be high up on your Christmas to-do list over the holiday season.There's always that awkward period of anticipation to fill in the run-up to the big day and then, once the new year sets in, there's an open road ahead. So how do you

By Mark Hudson · 22 November, 2022

How to Host an Au Pair Over the Holiday Season

Tis the season to be jolly Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. The holiday season is a useful opportunity for both families and au pairs to take full advantage of the benefits that can enrich each other's lives.By definition, the term au pair means "on a par with" or "equal to," the principle being that your helper is a fully-fledged m