My Blogs
Nap resistant toddlers
As a professional nanny, I am regularly asked by parents what the ‘hardest’ age is and why. I always, without a second of hesitation, reply with, “Toddlers!”.
Toddlers are a whole new level of hard because they understand things, but still haven’t grasped reason or logic. Explaining to a toddler that you can’t stop the water from being too ‘wet’ is about as much use as trying to…
Sleep Associations
Learn about sleep association – this is an action that helps your baby to fall asleep. It is usually the last thing that your baby remembers before drifting off and acts to signal that it is time to sleep. Sleep associations can be both positive and negative and can often be hard to change.
Daylight savings – Surviving the “Fall Back”
When the clocks will go back an hour, officially signalling the end of summer (if the constant rain hadn’t given that away already) and the beginning of wintery darkness and being constantly cold. This “fall back” also means that my work load increases, as parents begin asking how to help their children with this change and prevent the dreaded 5am (or earlier!!) wakeups.
Maternity Nurse
As a Maternity Nurse I can help support and guide you through those tough first few months with your newborn, whilst allowing you time to rest and recover from birth. I offer both overnight care and 24hr support.
Sleep Consultant
As a Sleep Consultant I offer bespoke expert advice. I look at your child's entire day, including feeding and naps, in order to offer a consultative approach to sleep using only gentle sleep techniques and work to support you, your family, and your child.
Nanny
As a Nanny I provide professional care for your child(ren) in the comfort of your own home. I have 10+ years experience with ages newborn to teen. I am OFTSED registered, paediatric first aid qualified, DBS checked, and fully insured. I use gentle parenting techniques and enjoy learning through play and natural resources.
Event Nanny
As an Event Nanny I provide an extra pair of hands to care for your child(ren) at your wedding/party/etc. to allow you to relax and enjoy yourself. I am also able to enlist the support of local colleagues to facilitate larger events if needed.