Archive for category: Nanny Agency Melbourne
Blog
What to look for in a Nanny agency!
There are up to 40 Nanny agencies in Melbourne, so how do you choose the right one? Narrow it down by applying our five non-negotiables.
... read moreMaintaining your Professional Development
The responsibility for maintaining your Professional competencies is yours, so please review this annually and stay compliant with the industry standards.
... read moreIt's our 30th Anniversary!
1988. 30 years ago. The world’s population was just on five billion (it’s now 7.6 billion). Bob Hawke was Australia’s prime minister in our bicentenary year, Home and Away aired for the first time, ‘I Should be so Lucky’ was a number-one hit for Kylie Minogue, Rain Man topped the movie box office and Nintendo released the first Gameboy.
... read moreSummer is here!
What's not to love about summer when you are coming home after work to plenty more daylight. We can really enjoy spending time with our children outside at the end of the day.
Of course, the other side of summer is that we must be mindful of the sun and its harsh UV rays. Sunscreen and hats are things we tend to forget about in the winter months when it is raining, cold and miserable, but from September onwards, we must remember to carry these with us always.
... read moreThe strange situation of our mobile devices - part 2
Somewhere along the way, having a connected smartphone in hand seems to have become a ticket to unbridled sharing of anything and everything. If that’s your thing, that’s fine – provided the sharing relates to your private life. It is certainly not fine in a professional nannying situation.
... read moreHow to avoid hearing 'I'M BOOOORED' this holiday season!
So Christmas is approaching, which can sometimes put a strain on the family budget – but the kids need to be entertained enough so that they don’t drive everyone up the wall, correct?
So how do you do this on a shoestring, as well as keeping them away from too much ‘screen-time’?
Try out some of the ideas below and let us know how you go!
... read more7 reasons WHY you should Nanny through an Agency
While operating as a ‘solo’ Nanny may seem an attractive idea at first – ‘being your own boss’ and all that – in practice, it can be challenging. Here are seven reasons why it is worth considering working through an agency rather than going it alone.
... read moreWhy we LOVE our Nanny!
The Strange Situation Of Our Mobile Devices
The strange situation of our mobile devices - is it possible that we are doing long-term damage to our relationships with young children, and to the mental health of those children, when we allow our phones to command our attention as much or more than a child does?
... read moreActivities with the kids - Family Days at Collingwood Childrens' Farm
Every first Sunday of the month, the Collingwood Children’s Farm, located by Melbourne's quaint Yarra river, is hosting a special day for the whole family.
... read more