Nanny Maryanne

Why is it that some couples relationships suffer after having a baby and some continue to flourish long after? Are only some couples doing the right thing? What is the right thing?  You hear about people all around the world who break up after starting a family I can't help but think- is there any correlation …

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Okay so, there are 3 main reasons why Nanny M recently gave these bad boys a go. 1- Less waste in our environment. 2- I feel these are the most natural way to go. 3- No more extra money flying out the door! You will probably have some reasons of your own for being interested …

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"Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can't poke enough holes to drain it dry"- Alvin Price Confidence is literally the key factor in many of life's happenings. Finding a good job, landing compatible partners, not letting people take advantage of you and the list …

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Whether you're stuck for Summer idea's or you just need a little inspiration, Nanny M has got you! I remember when I was little, I frequently used the phrase "Where are we going today"? My poor Mama probably heard this far too much. But luckily enough for me, she was once a nursery teacher so …

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  Feeling a little lost with your blog? Perhaps you are struggling to find the energy to write in between life's up's and downs. Or maybe you feel guilty writing away when your kiddo comes running up to you while writing. Believe it or not, these are such common feelings for all Bloggers, no matter how …

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    On those special little days When it's all happening so fast I can't believe you have met, Your Nanny, at last! I knock on the door, There's pitter-patter of little feet, Oh, how my job is truly a treat! The door opens wide, and there's a little smile. Oh, how I hope it …

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Guest posting is done best when you stay humble yet aren't afraid to show off to bigger audiences. Yet I see many Bloggers making the same mistakes! When these Bloggers think of guest Blogging, they immediately think of wildly successful writers who will be able to provide them with all this free traffic, traffic which …

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As some of you may know, I do spend a massive amount of time around children. These tiny terrors called children, if you have heard of them, can leave you at the end of the day, quite frankly looking and smelling like someone had beaten you up.  So I guess it won't come as much of …

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Everything I post about does not come from a place of shame. I love parents and I love doing everything I can to support them. But I see what's happening to children in society and in all honesty, I am not a fan! I'm sure you've met the typical Helicopter parent at least once. For …

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Hello Lovely Parents! For those of you who don't know me, I'm MaryAnne, a Nanny based in Glasgow, Scotland! Today I would love to share with you a few top tips and secrets on weaning I have learned throughout my professional Nanny business. I so understand that for many of you, weaning can be a …

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With Nannies such as myself becoming more and more popular amongst families, I thought I would share some wonderful tips with you which will help you feel like you've got this! Hiring a Nanny can be such a big step, and an important one too! Accepting a new person into your home can make many …

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Hey there! It’s such a privilege to be able to write for you all today. Firstly I've got to say a huge thank you to the lovely Nanny Maryanne for letting me publish this guest post on her beautiful, inspirational blog. So thanks Nanny M, and keep up the hard work. The world of mummies …

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Whatever your budget, this Nanny has something up her sleeve! There is nothing worse when the dreaded summer holidays come around again and within days you have worn out a few go to activities and the kids are already tired and irritated. Glasgow is an amazing city. There's a good chance you've walked by myself …

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It's almost like most parents out there relentlessly tiptoe around their little ticking time bombs to avoid any feeling other than happiness. Hey, I am not saying go out your way to make an unhappy child. But I am seeing more and more parents completely avoid discipline because they know their children will react once …

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