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…
How to naturally boost breast milk production!
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…
How to make yummy egg cups for lunch!
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…
How to make cauliflower fritters for babies and toddlers!
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…
How to make yummy salmon and orzo balls for babies and toddlers!
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…
Do babies dream?
In a nutshell, yes! They most certainly do! But this question is so wonderful and diverse that is a whole galaxy of new and exciting intelligence! What is dreaming? Surprisingly, there is no universally accepted definition of dreaming. We could say that dreaming is the process where we experience thoughts, emotions and perceptions. As this…
Tricks in keeping your kids calm this Christmas!
With all the madness and excitement right around the corner, you may already notice your little humans are slowly yet surely turning into crazy balls of everlasting energy. AHHHH SANTAS COMING!!! Something in the air this time of year makes it a perfect cocktail for hyperactivity and more than a few meltdowns. I feel excited…
The Blogger recognition award! Learning from my experiences.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! WAHOOOOO FLING ME SOME CAKE IT’S PARTY TIME! Okay, slight lie there. It’s not my birthday, BUT, it is my blogs! Can blogs have cake? Okay before I go on more about cake, a year ago today I whipped this baby up with a massive amount of fear as I dived…
How to stay lovers after having children
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…
Re-useable cloth menstrual pads, what are they really like?
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…
How do I build my child’s self-esteem?
“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…
50 amazing things to do when your kids are bored!
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…
What to do when you feel the Blogging Slump
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…
A Love Poem to My Nanny kiddos
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Guest Blogging
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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