As a working parent keeping a happy and balanced family was already a challenge under normal circumstances, however, with the covid and extended lockdown and now adding in the challenges of the recent riots in Durban and Gauteng – creating a productive workspace at home has become a major challenge for many. As working moms,...Read More
Being a great nanny requires more than having a truck load of patience and a genuine love for children. Nannies work long hours in homes and most often work without supervision from parents. Parents depend on their nannies to keep their children safe and well-cared for and to provide the highest level of childcare, and...Read More
You’ve just had a baby, but you have a serious case of cabin fever and desperately need a holiday. Do you take your nanny, hire one temporarily, or find a resort with qualified childminders? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons. Whilst most will agree that having a baby is a special, memorable experience, the...Read More
When you hire a nanny, in many cases you are hiring someone who will eventually become a person who is regarded as an extended family member. Because of this, it is essential to make sure that this person fits into the general family culture. It is also imperative that he or she has personality traits...Read More
5 tips to find the perfect nanny The nanny. Aka Second Mom. The person you choose to look after your child gets to know him just about as well as you do, and your child will become attached to his nanny too. As South Africans, most of us were carried on someone’s back when we...Read More
