**Collaborative post** Being in a strange environment is hard enough for adults let alone children, I know I struggle to get to sleep in a new room while away at conferences or… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny

Welcome to a corner of my blog where all those years as a Nanny really come into play! Having spent over 14 years caring for little ones before having my own, I’ve picked up a fair few tricks of the trade. Now that I’m a mum myself, it’s incredible how much of that experience is still part of my day-to-day, guiding me through the ups and downs of parenthood with Emmy and Harry. This section is where I share those tried-and-true insights – think of it as advice from one mum to another, laced with a bit of professional know-how.
Here, you’ll find practical tips and strategies on everything from bedtime routines and building good manners to encouraging independence and managing those “big feelings” we know all too well. My goal is to make life a bit easier for us parents while helping our kids grow, learn, and thrive. I’m not about strict rules or rigid routines; it’s all about finding balance, keeping it real, and enjoying the journey.
So grab a coffee, dive in, and let’s tackle this parenting adventure together!
If you’ve any suggestions of topics you may like to see covered then please to let me know – either by commenting on this post or via any of my social media channels or email (all can be found on the right in the sidebar)
Introducing Bassetts Vitamins to my fussy eater
When my kids were young, as in weaning and toddler age, I prided myself on the fact they were the least fussy kids in the world. Both would eat whatever I placed… Read more
A Checklist For Planning Your Childs Birthday Party
Your children’s birthdays are a time full of memories evenly spaced with a ton of stress. Trying to coordinate all of the details to plan the perfect party for your little prince… Read more
5 ways for helping your child get ready for the new school term
So, here we are, heading towards the end of the summer holidays. It doesn’t feel like five minutes since the bell rang at the end of term but there’s no denying it,… Read more
Camping with kids what to pack
We love camping as a family now, who would have thought that when this towny first gave it a go on a bloggers press trip a few years ago. Fast forward a… Read more
Top Tips to relieve Hay Fever Symptoms
It's the time of year when we all want to spend as much time as we can outdoors – the weather is nice and the kids are now off school or about… Read more
Top tips for Keeping the kids entertained on a road trip
As many of you know prior to being a Mum, I was a Nanny for 14 years. It was a job which I loved and which I was happy to leave the… Read more
Top Tips for Entertaining Children at Weddings
Summer is definitely the season for Weddings, we have 2 more coming up soon and have just returned from a friend's wedding in Cornwall – planning that big day is hard enough… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny: Helping to cope with Chicken Pox #AD
"I was compensated for my time to write this post, however, all views are my own.” Chicken Pox is one of those common illnesses which most of us will get at some… Read more
It’s about time to teach Independence
I've been a Mum for just over 8 years now and a Mum to two for 5 and a half years and it's about high time that some of the things I,… Read more
