Childcare...
Below are our articles on the subject of Childcare. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Coping When Your Child is Ill
It's difficult enough trying to take care of an ill child, especially when he or she feels desperately poorly and looks to you for comfort and support. But as a busy...
Coping with School Holidays when you Work
School holidays are a stressful time for any parent, but they can be especially difficult for mums who work. Finding affordable childcare is the...
Employing a Nanny
No longer just for the rich and famous, nannies are becoming a popular choice for many middle-class families. For busy working mums, the flexibility and often...
Employing an Au Pair
For many parents, the cost of childcare is prohibitive. But for working mums, there usually isn't a choice. However, especially if you have school-age children, there...
Finding a Suitable Babysitter
Getting a babysitter who can provide complete peace of mind can be incredibly stressful, especially for working mums who might have to attend a company dinner or...
Finding a Suitable Childminder
If you can't afford or don't want one-to-one childcare and don't like the idea of a nursery, a childminder is the best option. Your child will have the opportunity to...
Finding Childcare When You're Working Away
Finding high quality, affordable childcare is difficult for any working mum. But even if you do get a nanny who is happy to work the hours you...
Having Emergency Childcare Plans
Stay-at-home parents have it easier in some ways. If their children fall ill, it's not that difficult to run to school and collect them, then spend the next three days...
Home Alone: Leaving Children on Their own
Think how easy it would be if our children could look after themselves! However, that's not the case, and many busy working mums hire babysitters,...
How to Find a Suitable Nursery
Choosing the right nursery is one of the most important decisions a working mum will ever make. Not only will your children's safety depend on it, but their future...
Starting a Baby Sitting Circle With Friends
When Tracy Kidston needed a babysitter, she found the price prohibitively expensive. All the nannies in my area charged £8 an hour, and there...
Why a Nanny Share Might Work for You
Let’s face it: not everyone likes the idea of sending a small child to nursery, and some people don’t feel comfortable having their child spend hours every week with...
