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It'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 moreThe importance of asking the RIGHT questions
Asking questions throughout your whole placement process is crucial for ensuring you understand everything you need.
Here are some important questions to ask to be successful in your role!
... read moreWhat most parents don’t know about having a Nanny!
1. Not all Nannies are created equal. Don’t rush your decision, just because you need help NOW.
... read moreInterviewing the Children
As a Nanny, it is important that you keep up to date with the growing interests of the children you care for.
When interviewing with a family, if the children are present during the interview, it can be an ideal opportunity for you to ask the children some questions about themselves and get to know them.
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5 ways to calm your nerves before your job interview
Job interviews can be a daunting experience and can leave you feeling very stressed and anxious. Of course, you want to do your best and impress the interviewer with your skills and attributes without letting your nerves take the better of you.
Following these simple steps will help you boost your confidence levels in preparation for your interview.
... 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!
