Managing domestic and nanny payroll can be a complex and time-consuming task for households. However, with CarePayCo, you can wave goodbye to payroll headaches and embrace a streamlined and efficient solution. CarePayCo is a leading domestic payroll service provider that offers comprehensive and user-friendly solutions tailored to the unique needs of households. Here are some of the benefits of partnering with a domestic and nanny payroll service for hassle-free payroll management. Efficiency and Time Savings: CarePayCo revolutionises domestic and nanny payroll management, allowing you to rec ..read more

You’ve spent the past few months in baby bliss but now it’s time to start thinking about going back to work. Whether your return to work is something that excites you and has you knocking down the door at the nanny agency, or makes you groan and drag your feet at the thought, you’ll need to do a few things to prepare yourself for going back. Here are some tips to help make the transition that little bit easier: Childcare The first and most obvious thing you need to decide is what to do with your child! If this is your first child (or even your second or third or more), you might find this part ..read more

Professional nannies spend years taking care of other people’s children. They’re exposed to a wide range of personalities and situations and seem to know all the tricks of the trade whether it’s dealing with fussy eaters or how to effortlessly get everyone organised and out the door on time! Nannies also form strong bonds with most of their charges and in this blog we share some of Sydney’s most popular nannies’ top tips for forming great relationships with your kids. Take time to be ‘involved’ Connection is something that children thrive on, but in this day and age, the reality is that most ..read more

Most parents will tell you that one of their greatest frustrations is that their kids don’t listen. Inevitably at these times, parents feel disrespected. And what happens next is that frustration kicks in, and so in order to solicit some kind of action, we raise our voices, maybe even shout, repeat ourselves over and over again, until everybody is tense and angry. Needless to say, this kind of parenting strategy rarely works out well. In fact, all that seems to happen as a result, is that we end up raising kids who shout when things don’t go their way. Because that’s the behaviour we’ve modell ..read more

When Ava was 7 months old, her Mum Jane confided to her best friend that she wasn’t really ‘enjoying’ full time motherhood. Despite having taken a year of parental leave, Jane was keen to get back to work. In hushed tones over a cup of coffee, Jane made her ‘confession’. She felt tremendously guilty like all mothers tend to. After all, women put a lot of pressure on themselves, especially when it comes to parenting. And to admit that it’s not what you thought it would be, comes coupled with a fear that you’ll be judged by others who have the ‘expectation’ that you should be at home with your b ..read more

Thousands of people from across the globe aspire to live and work in Australia. Australia is known for its endless sunshine, relaxed beach culture, rural landscapes and vast open spaces. Australian people are considered friendly and welcoming – after all, this is a country that has been founded on multiculturalism. Do your homework first But before you just jump on a plane and hope for the best, you must do your homework before considering working and living in Australia. A range of rules and conditions apply to overseas professionals wanting to come to Australia for a short, or even an extend ..read more

There’s a famous quote in parenting circles: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Simply meaning that many people have an influence on children, from aunts and uncles, to grandparents, educators, family friends and siblings.  When you are a nanny, it is your responsibility too, not just to look after the children, but help to guide them. Every opportunity in a child’s life is an opportunity to learn and grow. Even conflict. Backchat, rude talk, full blown arguments – they all have the potential to drag us into conflict with children. Sometimes, too, when children meet someone new – a ne ..read more

Jacinta, a professional nanny in Sydney tells the delightful story of Zoe, a cute four year-old with a big imagination. When Zoe’s family moved from Queensland to the Blue Mountains, their first winter  was something they weren’t completely prepared for. But on her first day of a ‘New Preschool’ in her ‘New Town’ in the middle of a freezing cold July, Zoe was keen to make a big impression. She was dressed and ready to go by 6.30am, wearing her favourite sparkly aqua singlet and a purple ballet tutu. Needless to say, it took some convincing to get Zoe to dress warmly. Children have a beaut ..read more

The prospect of hiring a babysitter can be daunting for some parents. We all want someone who is trustworthy, experienced, competent, and whose values are in alignment with our own. But how can you be certain that a prospective babysitter is going to be a good match for your family? Whether you are following up on a friend’s recommendation, or looking at hiring a babysitter in Sydney or anywhere in Australia, here are 15 questions you need to ask when interviewing a babysitter. What care giving roles and jobs have you had in the past? You need to find out as much as you can about your potent ..read more

A live-in nanny can be a great option for families looking for flexible, full-time, in-home childcare. For parents whose jobs demand irregular work hours, frequent night shifts, or who are required to travel extensively for work, being able to find a live-in nanny to hire can be an absolute life-saver. What is a live-in nanny? A live-in nanny is an experienced, early childhood professional who resides within your home. They can alleviate a lot of pressure in busy households by providing families with a much-needed extra pair of hands and a live-in nanny ensures flexibility when it comes to org ..read more