Preparing for your child’s birthday party is no easy task. In amongst the stress of planning and making sure your little one has fun, you need to make sure your home is… 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)
Top Tips 
Perfect ways to warm up on a snow day
With Storm Emma upon us and most of the school's now having snow days across the country, it's safe to say it's rather cold out there now! Our school is still… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny 
7 Top Tips for Taking the Stress out of Kids Parties
As you know before having my own children I was a Nanny for over 14 years, this was a job I absolutely loved and there wasn't a day I would wake up… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny 
5 things which will provoke kiddie tantrums
Kids are so very highly strung aren't they? They become emotional at the drop of a hat, any slight change or wrong word can set them off and send them over the… Read more
Entertainment 
The Importance Of Dressing Up For Children
There is one thing which both children LOVE more than anything, something which will always stop the arguing and unites them in simple fun – this is dressing up. The Importance Of… Read more
Gardening 
The benefits of teaching children to be green fingered
Teaching children to be green-fingered, or to have a love for gardening and nature, offers a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond simply knowing how to grow plants. Here's a list… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny 
First Aid essentials for a holiday bag
School is almost out and along with the children I certainly can't wait. We will be sleeping in, having a few extra movie nights and staying in our PJ's for at… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny 
Top Tips: Summer skincare tips for kids
*This blog post is in collaboration with iHerb* The sun is finally shining and of course we are all making the most of it, it is England after all so we don't… Read more
Top Tips From a Former Nanny 
Understanding your newborns cries
**This post is written in collaboration with Care** Baby's cry – FACT It's their way of communicating to us in the only way there are able, this could be because they are… Read more
collaborative post 
Our Favourite Audio Books for Kids
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links*. If you purchase via these links, I may earn a few pennies. Find out more here. For Christmas we gave Emmy her own Kindle as she… Read more