This is definitely not the start of 2020 we all had in mind. We’re currently facing a new strain of the coronavirus that’s spreading across a growing number of countries. Understandably, the current situation causes a huge amount of worry and distress among families and nannies. We have received many concerned emails from nannies, worrying about possible quarantines and how that would affect their salary. (It is truly heartbreaking to listen to people not knowing how they will make rent etc…) You may find the following advice from Nannytax useful. ↓ “If your nanny has been advised by Public ..read more

Continuing our “Inspire Me” series, I’d like to introduce a very special lady. Gina Kane, the owner of diddi dance West London. Now, she may be playing her success down, but let me tell you, this woman totally rocks! She has been running diddi dance West London for 8 years, and she now has 6 teachers working under her, 11 classes and 15 weekly nursery sessions - WOW! If you know Gina, you’ll agree that she is simply incredible and her smile and bubbly energy is contagious! This is what Gina had to say when we caught up with her ..read more

A recent study claims that new parents will get just 4 hours and 44 minutes of sleep on an average night during the first year of their baby's life. (Ouch!!) Considering this, no wonder sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges facing new parents. Luckily for us, the brilliant Becky Walker ( Ask Mrs Poppins) is here to offer some of her top tips in the hope of securing a better night’s sleep… TOP TIPS FOR A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP - by Ask Mrs PoppinsThis is hands down the most asked about subject. I have had hundreds ..read more