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5 ways to celebrate International Nanny Recognition Week

A few gentle ideas, not a to-do list.

Can You Claim a Childcare Subsidy for a Nanny- Educator in 2026?

Nanny Share vs Individual Nanny Educator: Which Is Better for Your Family?

The Ultimate Family Travel Guide with a Nanny: Making Your Next Holiday Actually Relaxing

Newborn Care Specialist vs Night Nanny: What's the Difference (and Which Does Your Family Need)?

Why a Qualified Nanny Educator Is the Ultimate Investment for Your Child's First Five Years

38 Years of In-Home Childcare: How the Industry Has Changed (and What Hasn't)

When Placement Solutions first opened its doors nearly four decades ago, the world looked remarkably different. Mobile phones were bulky luxury items tethered to car consoles, family schedules were coordinated on kitchen calendars written in ink, and the term "nanny" often conjured images straight from classic literature or informal arrangements made through word-of-mouth classifieds

Nanny-Educator vs Daycare in 2026: Which Is Better for Your Family?

Reality TV vs Reality: What Million Dollar Nannies Gets Wrong About the Profession

After nearly four decades in the nanny industry, I have certainly heard some unusual requests from families. I've worked with high-profile clients, demanding employers, extraordinary households and situations that would make great television. So when a show like Millionaire Nannies comes along, I understand the appeal. Drama sells. Conflict attracts viewers. Entertainment is, after all, the point.

Five ways to make nanny sharing work

Nanny sharing is a great way to reduce the cost of in-home child care while adding some extra socialisation into your children’s day. However it works best when it is approached in the right way. While Placement Solutions keep things ‘clean’ by invoicing each family separately, holding joint client liaison meetings and so on, there are a number of factors nanny-sharing families should bear in mind.

Successful Nanny Sharing

One of the things I often hear people say about hiring a Nanny is that it is “only for the rich”.  While it is obviously true that using in-home childcare will be more expensive than using a childcare centre, the benefits of a Nanny can be made more accessible when a Nanny is shared.

Live In Nanny vs. Au Pair. Not The Same Thing. What Australian Families Need to Know