What a year it has been! With all of it's up's and downs, I thought I would share the importance of coping with feeling low this Christmas, as I think that this has been the year where it's been easiest to feel down. How are you all doing? Please feel free to reach out, it …
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It's so easy to worry that little ones aren't getting enough of the good stuff. Then another worry is are they getting too much. It can be crazy stressful and intimidating when you see what other children are getting to eat. Often so many parents land in a confusing world of having no idea if …
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Oh, what a year it's been! With lots of events cancelled it's so hard to keep things normal and exciting for the kids this year. So, I have done a little research and came up with some amazing things you can do which still have space! Just before I get into it, can you please …
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It's really lovely when a family who you work with make an effort to take care of you. My previous Nanny job was I think one of the best I have ever had. They had never had a Nanny before, yet treated me impeccably. I know of many families who have never had a Nanny …
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Hello all! What a year it's been! How have you been coping? Please feel free to let me know how you are doing in the comments section or hit me up on social media. I will leave the link here. I'm always up for a natter. (Side note, if natter confused you, it's what we …
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Well Hello there! If we are meeting for the first time let me introduce myself! I'm Mary-Anne, a Nanny, Author and Business Woman who lives in Glasgow. If you are like myself during this pandemic then you will have probably taken your kids to the park a good 104,985 times as lots of other options …
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Surveys are a great form of market research before you start a business, write a book, or if you want to find out if your money-making idea is profitable. I would say no more than ten questions should be in your survey. Any more than that and it might be too much for the person …
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I'm here! Finally, Nanny M emerges from the mist and madness of lockdown. Where have I been, you may ask? Well, I have buried my head most days in my laptop, creating my first ever e-book. It's been daunting! But I feel like it's time. I have given so much into the blog, and now …
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Hello all! I am so sorry for being a little silent right now! As you can imagine my life as a Nanny very quickly flipped upside down, inwards, backwards... all the shapes a professional yoga master or mistress would be strongly proud of! Before this all started I was working with two amazing families! As …
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During this confusing and scary time where everything seems to be undergoing panic and a strange pause to all that is normal, it's only natural that children will be full of questions and emotions towards the coronavirus. I think the way we listen and respond to children during this time will have a colossal effect …
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I don't think I have ever met a parent who hasn't worried if their little bean has been eating enough and eating the right kind of food for their development! It can be a worry, and a really difficult one! Lots of children are very "picky" and it can take them years even for a …
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You are absolutely not alone in thinking that you are not supplying enough breast milk for your little one. This is a super common thought for many Mothers! While this is a common thought, it's also important to distinguish whether or not little one is or is not getting enough breast milk, especially in the …
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If you always feel like you are making the same thing for your little one, then this recipe is for you! I just love really healthy recipes for kiddie winkles that are super quick and cheap to make! In my little cups, I used kale, cheese and tomatoes but you can really throw in other …
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If it's one thing I know, it's that little one's are never really a fan of big bold flavours. Hell, fling 15 chili's my way and I am happy gall but when I was little I'm pretty sure I would have ran for the hills at the near sight of the crazy red stuff!! I …
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This recipe is just perfect for little ones who are weaning and beyond! I think the best and healthiest food for babies and toddlers are foods which we can pop lots of healthy ingredients all in the one! This makes sure your baby is getting a foods which are varied and that have lots of …
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