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Children are creative beings naturally because they like to explore. They are developing and learning to find out who they are and the environment they live in. Children are creative in words, what they make, how they see things and engage within their environment. Through their curiosity, children will create, …

Most jobs have a use by date and in this day and age, nannying is one of them. Even today’s royalty don’t continue with the tradition of employing a nanny or governess who cares for the children from the time they are born until they are old enough to drive …

Getting children to read books in this age of technology, games and touch screen tablets can be difficult but achievable. Children need to read books for one, because of the school environment and secondly, it because creates a world of imagination, exploration, creativity, and where almost anything can happen. Inspiring …

For any parents travelling with young children can be quite a stressful time, even on a corporate jet this is no exception. A bit of planning from yours truly the Flight Attendant can make all the difference.   Menu and Catering for Children With a bit of imagination food presentation …

Working with nannies in the last few years, I have noticed that hiring a nanny has increasingly become a bit of a luxury for many employers. Everyone seems to be looking for alternative childcare solutions and ways of saving money. While this may sound like a good choice for you …

Technology is the most important concept of our time. Children are being encouraged, from as young as primary school age, to learn how to write apps software and codes for computers. According to www.statista.com, tablet is the most common form of technology device children play games on, placing it at …

For many years now, I have spent my time as a nanny moving from one gracious mansion to another, getting to know the families who I work for and doing my best, not just for the children, but for everyone who lives in these enormous homes.  It may sound a …

A few weeks ago I received a call, the voice over the other end of the phone was familiar but more sure of itself, slightly deeper, more poised, “Hi Tom, I passed my common entrance!“ My heart obviously swelled with pride and dare I say it I was even a …

You look at your colleague, “how long did you say the flight was?” “Sheyst…” He looks at you nervously, six hours on the principal’s plane with his three primary aged children, the families’ friends and another bodyguard is not his idea of fun. “It’s fine, relax. You sit at the …