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and Harry's too!

Top Tips from a Former Nanny

 

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Welcome to my guide of parenting insights and practical tips drawn from my years as a nanny and now as a mum to Emmy and Harry. Below, I’ve organised posts into categories to help you find exactly what you need, whether it’s bedtime advice, managing tricky behaviours, or encouraging independence in your kids.

Click on any post to dive in, and feel free to explore each section – there’s something here for everyone!

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  • Health and Safety
  • Bedtime and Routines
  • Helpful Parenting Information
  • Behaviour and Social Skills
  • Independence and Responsibility
  • Learning and Development
  • Travel and Outings
  • Emotional and Mental Well-being
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Health and Safety

Keeping our kids healthy and safe is a top priority, and this section offers practical tips and advice on everything from managing common childhood ailments to creating a safe home environment. Drawing from both my nannying and mum experience, these posts help to provide guidance on handling allergies, first aid essentials, and much more.

  • What to Keep in a First Aid Kit
  • Helping to Cope with Chicken Pox
  • Top Tips for dealing with Eczema and Dry Skin – Babies & Toddlers
  • Battling Childhood Obesity Through Outdoor Play
  • Understanding Children’s Exercise Needs
  • Health Benefits of Outdoor Play
  • Top Tips: Winter Skin Care Tips for Children
  • Top Tips for preventing headlice/dealing with headlice
  • Pre-packing an emergency hospital bag for kids

Bedtime and Routines

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a struggle! Here, you’ll find insights on setting up routines that work for the whole family, from establishing calming bedtime rituals to managing the post-school transition. These tips are designed to help your kids wind down, feel secure, and get the rest they need.

    • Settling Children at Bedtime
    • Developing a Bedtime Routine
    • Managing After-School Routines

Helpful Parenting Information

  • Finding a Babysitter
  • How much to pay a teenage babysitter
  • Tips for Interviewing a Nanny
  • Making the Most of Parents Evening – Essential Questions to Ask
  • Natural Ways to Cope with Stress as a Parent

Behaviour and Social Skills

Nurturing good behaviour and social skills in kids is key for their development and relationships. This category covers topics such as handling tantrums, managing sibling rivalry, and teaching empathy. These tips encourage a calm, positive approach to guiding children’s behaviour and fostering healthy relationships.

  • Handling Tantrums Effectively
  • how to teach your kids to be future stewards of the world

Independence and Responsibility

Growing up means learning how to take care of ourselves, and this section focuses on encouraging independence and responsibility in children. From getting kids involved in household tasks to building confidence and self-reliance, these posts offer age-appropriate ways to help them develop valuable life skills.

  • 7 Ways to Teach Your Kids Responsibility in the Home
  • Encouraging Independent Play
  • When’s the right time to give your teen responsibility?
  • Helping your child develop their confidence
  • Making Household Chores Fun and Meaningful 

Learning and Development

Children are naturally curious, and nurturing that curiosity is crucial for their growth. In this section, you’ll find ideas on promoting reading habits, creativity, STEM learning, and exploration. These posts focus on supporting children’s cognitive development and love of learning in a way that’s fun and engaging.

  • Top Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read
  • Encouraging Curiosity and Exploration
  • Encouraging Creativity in Children
  • Encouraging STEM Learning
  • 4 ways to develop your students critical thinking and reasoning skills

Travel and Outings

Travelling with kids is an adventure of its own! This category provides tips for family trips and local outings, including what to pack, activities to try, and how to make the journey enjoyable for everyone. Whether it’s a day out or a school trip, these posts aim to make family travel less stressful and more enjoyable.

  • Packing for a PGL School Residential Trip: Tips for Year 6 Parents
  • Things to Do with Your Children Near Gatwick Airport 
  • Travelling with Young Children
  • The Benefits of Crazy Golf as a Family

Emotional and Mental Well-being

Supporting children’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. Here, you’ll find advice on helping kids navigate feelings, manage anxiety, handle bullying, and develop resilience. These posts are about building strong mental and emotional foundations to support children as they grow.

  • Managing Childhood Anxiety
  • Encouraging Mindfulness in Kids
  • Warning signs your child is being cyberbullied
  • Teaching Children About Resilience
  • Supporting your child when they feel overwhelmed

Explore each post, and let these practical tips help make your parenting journey a little smoother and more enjoyable!

 

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Comments (2)

  1. Zarouhi Zaz says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Great idea for a series, I think tips on dealing with fussy eaters would always be good for most parents!

  2. Carly Markham says:
    May 25, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Tips on how to equally share one on one time when you have a few children in your care would be great!

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