Childcare

Baby Sleep and Crying (by expert Alison Knights)

Baby Sleep and Crying (by expert Alison Knights)

Why do babies cry? If you’re having problems with baby sleep and need advice with you baby not sleeping, read on for help from Ali Knights. Crying is nature’s way of saying, ‘I need you, I cannot manage how I feel on my own as I have not yet got the brain development to mange my distress, I need your help to make me feel calm again’. It is the most basic communication between baby and parent. Read More »
Tips on keeping your child-minding mum happy

Tips on keeping your child-minding mum happy

Feb 9, 2012
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Research has shown that one in three working mums rely on their mums or mother-in-law’s for childcare when they return to work or further education. Read More »
DADS TAKE ON CHILDCARE DUTIES IN ONE IN SEVEN UK HOUSEHOLDS

DADS TAKE ON CHILDCARE DUTIES IN ONE IN SEVEN UK HOUSEHOLDS

Oct 30, 2011
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Dads are the main childcare provider in one in seven (14%) UK households with dependent children, according to new research from life insurer Aviva. The study suggests at least 1.4 million* men in the UK, now take on the role of the ‘primary parent’. Read More »
Experienced nanny available for part-time work in Putney area

Experienced nanny available for part-time work in Putney area

Oct 14, 2011
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Experienced nanny – French girl looking for part-time work as a nanny in the Putney area (SW London) Read More »
New survey shows soaring cost of childcare is pushing the poorest out of work and children into poverty

New survey shows soaring cost of childcare is pushing the poorest out of work and children into poverty

Sep 7, 2011
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Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or are considering leaving work because they can’t afford to pay for childcare, according to new research from Save the Children and Daycare Trust. Read More »

Part-time nanny needed from September 2011 in North Barnes (SW London)

Jun 21, 2011
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FRIENDLY FAMILY WITH 2 TWIN BOYS AGED 5 Y.O., LOCATED IN BARNES, LOOKING FOR CHILDCARE HELP FROM SEPTEMBER 2011. Read More »

Tips on how to deal with a babysitter when you leave your child for the first time (by guest blogger Georgie Jones)

Jun 17, 2011
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As every new mother knows, leaving your child with someone new is a scary experience. Every bone in your body says your baby should be with you, but there comes a time when you must take the plunge and allow yourself a well-deserved break and some ‘me time’. Read More »

Au pair required for friendly family from September 2011 (SW London)

May 6, 2011
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Friendly family based in Putney (SW London) is searching a reliable au pair to look after two boys aged 4-5 and 2.5 from September 2011 – but could also start sooner in August. Read More »

HOW TO CHECK NANNY REFERENCES AND POLICE RECORDS WHEN INDEPENDENTLY SEARCHING FOR SUITABLE CHILDCARE

Apr 12, 2011
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The London Mums’ team of mums often receive questions on how to check nanny references and police records when independently searching for a nanny in London. Read More »

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