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Five Tips for Hiring the Perfect Nanny
Mary Poppins set the standard and I’m really going to ask you to take my word for this as someone that runs a nanny agency and speaks with clients for a living. So let’s see how to find your Mary Poppins.
What is a Maternity Nurse and what is their importance to first time parents?
In this blog we will tell you all about maternity nurses. Who they are, what they can do and what they can not. Where to find a maternity nurse. And even how to become a career maternity nurse.
Brave Mama finding her passion when it most mattered for her family
Our guest blogger Nicola shares how mummy of two, soon to be three found her passion when she most needed to. Read about her path since she decided that her family would rise above all struggles.
Celebrate Summer with some Enid Blyton inspired Fun
This month we celebrate the birthday of British author Enid Blyton and her treasured literary works. We’ve come up with some ideas to sprinkle some Famous Five inspired magic into your summer break!
What is a Governess?
We are often asked by applicants, “What do I need to become a governess?”. We are also asked by families, “What is a difference between a Governess and a Nanny?”
Today we are answering your questions.
Plastic-Free Family Games that Ignite Imagination
The beautiful season of summer is here! We hope that our latest blog post will inspire you to create some wonderful plastic-free fun for all the family. Whether it’s creating a magical den in the garden, or setting up a messy play station to create and let the imagination run free, we hope that you have a whole lot of fun whatever you decide to get up to!
Fun Ways to Weave Family Fitness into your Schedule
It’s Wimbledon season over here in England, a time when many of us dust off the tennis rackets once more in sporting spirit! Exercise is crucial for our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and done together as a family further boosts the release of feel good hormones. We hope this blog post inspires some outdoor family fun this summer!
6 Effective Ways to Apply Conscious Parenting
The arrival of beautiful new royal baby Archie has introduced an openly ‘conscious’ approach to parenting adopted by new parents Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex. Their profound personal life experiences as individuals means that they now unite as a family with a broadened perspective of what a child needs to develop and thrive.
Celebrating World Ocean’s Day as a Family
Where would we be without the miracle of the magical and astounding ocean? Certainly not here on planet earth as we know it. The health of our oceans has become a mission of the masses, we have finally opened our eyes and our hearts to a spirit of positive activism, creating a dawn of change. Celebrate World Oceans Day 2019 with Great British Nannies!
From new Mummy struggles to finding my inner strength
An honest account from a new mum, who lost her sparkle after giving birth to her first child. But has found it again through reconnecting to her love of fitness and motivating people. She has become a BeachBody coach and is able to work from home doting on her daughter all at once. Read her amazing journey to regaining her self-esteem and zest for life.
Ideas for New Mamas in Need of Some Self-Care
Your long anticipated precious bundle of joy is finally here. You may feel elated, afraid, anxious, calm or overwhelmed. The post-partum phase after baby’s arrival and can overwhelming, and it’s easy to slip back into doing mode when what you really need is deep, deep rest. We hope these ideas will inspire some much deserved nourishing YOU time.
Benefits of Magical Family Reading Time
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week we pay tribute to the magic that happens when families come together to relish story time together. The joy that shines upon the faces of those captivated by the power of stories, enchanted by the turn of each new page. Family reading time is a gateway to limitless fun, adventure and wonder!