waking up early for school

Waking up early for school: Tips we tried ourselves… and work!

It’s that time of year again… How, after months of sleeping late, do you get the kids used to waking up early? Getting kids to stick to a back-to-school routine can be a struggle that’s bound to make even the most patient parent want to scream. Well, summer holidays can throw out the whole family’s

healthy school lunch choices

Healthy school lunch choices & tips for picky eaters!

Are fussy eaters making your kitchen a battlefield? We’ve all been there. And many of us still are… Back-to-school time can be a stressful period as it means facing once again the lunch box drama. However, satisfying your kids’ taste buds with simple but nutritious choices is possible; read on to find out smart ideas

school-friendly home

Back to school time: organizing a school-friendly home!

From hectic mornings with papers and clothes flying off in every direction to last-minute projects and after-school activities, back-to-school time is certainly an intense period of transition for most parents and kids. A school-friendly nest can really help you calm down and get a little bit more organized this fall. Let’s make sure that your

bedtime routine

Bedtime routine for toddlers: tips for the after-the-crib stage!

When our little ones are babies, we stick to the usual safe sleeping practices we all know. But what happens after the infancy stage? Well, there are toddlers who are masters of negotiation (“ten more minutes, please?”), drive their parents nuts at night and are up at the crack of dawn. And there are kids

after maternity leave

10 things to do when returning to work after maternity leave.

Is it time already to get back to the workplace after maternity leave? Well, here are 10 things to add to your back-to-work checklist!   Find the right caregiver for your baby. Finding childcare you can trust is half the battle. You’ll feel immensely better on your first day back if you don’t have to

babysitter

The perfect babysitter’s qualities: what do all kids want in a babysitter?

You’re on the hunt for a new babysitter or nanny. Great! You want to find a responsible and trustworthy person; someone with excellent references who can handle an emergency. But what’s on your children’s wish list? How can you understand that you have really found your Mary Poppins?   Active and energetic A great caregiver

grandma or nanny

When grandma may not be the nanny you’re dreaming of!

  What happens when the words “nanny” and “granny” become interchangeable? Read on to find out why you may want to keep babysitting and grandmother duties separated and find some answers to the grandma or nanny debate…   It’s tricky Being a grandparent who is also a nanny can be awkward. You may end up

daily routine

6 Reasons why daily routine is so important to childcare.

Maybe your parents didn’t raise you that way. Maybe yoυ -as an adult and a professional- are allergic to tight schedules, deadlines and strict programs to stick to. You may as well believe that a routine doesn’t leave enough space for creativity to breathe.That’s not the case with scientific researches and childcare psychology guidelines that

babysitter experience

Adamantia in the Dominican Republic as a babysitter: a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Adamantia, a preschool teacher and a Nannuka member, got onto a plane last February to accompany a Greek family to the Dominican Republic. Yes, she was going to be the babysitter of the 5-year-old daughter of the couple that had to travel to this unique Caribbean’s country. The reason why they decided to travel to

travel nanny

Summer vacation with kids and the travel nanny: 5 tips to keep it peaceful!

Are you dreaming of some “sleeping in” in the mornings, sipping your favorite spritz under the light of candles while you and your husband are having a second… first date? Do you fancy some adult sport activities, spa treatment, museum hopping or even finish that half read bestseller that would have otherwise been ruled out of your