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 · 03 November, 2022

Christmas is coming to Australia!

Sprinkle Some Magic into Your Christmas 'Tis the season to be jolly. That’s how it should be, of course. For busy parents, though, it can be the season to feel pulled in all directions and stressed.There are visiting relatives to feed, presents to buy, not to mention your nanny’s Christmas leave to sort.So, what’s the secret, Santa?! How do you

By Mark Hudson · 16 October, 2022

Public Holidays for Nannies in Australia

Plan public holidays in advance to make sure you get the payroll right! Most of us enjoy spending some downtime with our families and friends. Public Holidays can be good opportunities for everyone to do this, nannies included.As an employer, you'll need to weigh up whether it works better for you to have your nanny work on a Public Holiday or n

By Mark Hudson · 16 October, 2022

Christmas is Coming to NZ!

It's never too early to start planning... 'Tis the season to be jolly. That’s how it should be, of course. For busy parents, though, it can be the season to feel pulled in all directions and stressed.There are visiting relatives to feed, presents to buy, not to mention your nanny’s Christmas leave to sort.So, what’s the secret, Santa?! How do yo

By Mark Hudson · 18 September, 2022

Public Holidays for Nannies in New Zealand

Planning for Public Holidays in New Zealand Most of us enjoy spending some downtime with our families and friends. Public Holidays can be good opportunities for everyone to do this, nannies included.As an employer, you'll need to weigh up whether it works better for you to have your nanny work on a Public Holiday or not. We're all different and

By Mark Hudson · 11 September, 2022

Breaking Down a Nanny's Hourly Rate

Breaking Down Your Nanny's Hourly Rate in Australia You'd think that the question, "So, what's your hourly rate," would always elicit a straightforward answer.99 times out of 100, people will give you a gross figure that includes what they actually take home added to what they pay in tax. But, sometimes getting the whole picture is a bit more

By Mark Hudson · 24 July, 2022

5 Top Travel Destinations for Family Trips

5 Top Travel Destinations for Family Trips (and a Few Extra!) If the past couple of years have taught us one thing it’s the high value of leisure time. The shackles are off and we can now reignite our inner passion for adventure and exploration. Holidays are a valuable commodity so it’s important to use them wisely. That’s why we’ve compiled a

By Mark Hudson · 18 July, 2022

6 Winter Food Ideas for Families

Keep the family warm and fed this winter Cold wind and lashing rain can only mean one thing: it’s time for some comfort food. You don’t need to be Curtis Stone or even a Masterchef contestant, to serve healthy, delicious and tempting dishes that’ll keep the family feeling full and cosy. Create something special and get the kids learning about c

By Mark Hudson · 14 July, 2022

The Best Way for Agencies to Sort Nanny Payroll

Supercharge your nanny agency with payroll Busy parents and skilled nannies look to agencies for endorsement, reassurance and support. The mere presence of a third party acts as a crucial comfort for them. Nanny agencies make the magic happen, ironing out all the tricky logistics and formalities along the way. Imagine if your nanny agency had i

By Mark Hudson · 11 July, 2022

Payroll for Au Pairs

How to Get Au Pair Payroll Sorted for Your Star Employee Most parents struggle to achieve the right work-life balance. Cash, careers and kids are the key drivers and dependencies. Many of us spend most of our valuable time on tasks related to them, taking regular moments to weigh up whether our lives are on track. Au pairs are a popular childca