by Admin | Jun 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
Children from around nine onwards come under intense peer pressure. And if this was pressure to do better at school, to be a kinder family member or to excel at sport, nobody would have a problem. But of course it’s negative peer pressure that we all dread. At the...
by Admin | Jun 11, 2019 | Uncategorised
Every parent knows that the long sunny days of summer can also lead to an increase in allergies and mysterious itchy and uncomfortable rashes in little ones. So why is it so much worse in summer? Two reasons Children are more vulnerable in summer because they have...
by Admin | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
We’re supposed to be happy and gracious on Mother’s Day, receiving gifts and being fêted as the perfect Mum. At the Elite Nanny Company we know now that it doesn’t always work like that. Many mums experience at least one truly rotten Mother’s Day and often they don’t...
by Admin | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Many parents struggle to find ways to handle competition and bad feeling between their children. So called sibling rivalry can be down to a range of causes, and it’s vital to to understand exactly what’s going on. Empathy failure One really common reason that...
by Admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
We’ve all seen those videos of toddlers trying to ‘expand’ pages in books or click on illustrations in magazines – super cute! But what how does this behaviour affect our children, and what’s the best approach to the ever-present gadget? Here’s a handy guide to...
by Admin | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
When we spoke to our nannies, especially our temporary and holiday nannies, they all told us the same things when it came to planning a stress-free skiing holiday: manage clothing and expectations, be clear about what you expect of your nanny, respect the terrain and...
