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The National Minimum Wage increases from the 1st April 2019 and the new rates are:
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Free Online Educational Apps & Games
If your child loves video games, apps and interactive activities but you’d like the focus to be more educational, we’ve put together a list of 3 fantastic apps, games and online resources to give every child the learning bug! The best part? They’re all free!
How Does the National Minimum Wage Apply to Nannies?
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Calling all nannies and parents who employ nannies, do you know how the national minimum wage affects you? Keep reading to find out.
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Saying Goodbye To The ‘Red Book’
For generations, parents of babies and young children in the UK have used the ‘red book’ to record their child’s development, keep track of vaccinations and monitor baby’s growth.
However, in a recent update from the UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock announced that in a new bid by the government to stay current and to help improve health services for new mothers and babies, the ‘red book’ will be going digital in 2024.
Is your phone affecting your relationship with your child?
Frankie and Benny’s have announced that a ‘phone-ban’ at all tables in their UK restaurants will be implemented on a trial basis next week.
After conducting a nationwide survey that found that 72 percent of British children wished that their parents would spend less time on their mobile devices and more time talking to them, the popular restaurant chain has decided to try an incentive to help parents’ step-back from their phones so that the family could reconnect at meal times.
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How to Help Your Child Deal with Nightmares
Nightmares are common in both children and adults, but they affect children very differently.
Adults can understand upon waking that the nightmare wasn’t real, but this isn’t so easy for young children, as the fear they feel during a nightmare can overwhelm rational thought when they wake.
That’s why we’ve put together some advice to help you support your child whenever a nightmare occurs.
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Child Camping
Camping is the perfect summer activity for families, especially those on a low budget.
That’s why we’ve put together our top 5 reasons why you should take your child camping this summer:
1. Disconnect – Technology is everywhere. We’re in the digital age, which makes it almost unavoidable. Whether it’s TV, smartphones, computers, video games, or tablets; it’s thought that too much screen time can be linked to ADHD, obesity and sleep disorders. Camping allows you to leave the technology at home, immerse yourself in nature and disconnect from the digital world.
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5 Water Activities for Young Children
Help children to stay cool this summer with these 5, fun and simple water activities!
- Does it sink or float experiment for toddlers!
- Painting with Ice – perfect for all ages!
- The sponge toss is extremely simple and lots of fun!
- This water sensory table is perfect for toddlers!
- Try this water balloon pinata activity to cool down fast!
What’s your child’s favourite summer water activity? Share your suggestions in the comments!
Top 10 Interview Questions to Ask Your Nanny Job Applicants
If you’re hiring a nanny for the first time, it can be difficult to know which questions you need to ask. How do you identify a good nanny from a nanny that just isn’t suited to you and your family? How do you know that you’ve chosen the perfect nanny for your children?
We’ve put together a list of our top 10 interview questions to ask your nanny job applicants to help you determine who’s the cream of the crop:
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How to Find a Job on Nannyjob.co.uk – A Guide for Agencies
Nannyjob.co.uk makes it easy for you to fill all your childcare vacancies, with just a few clicks of your mouse.
With our low-cost package designed with agencies in mind, you can post your latest jobs on our website, where our database of 4000+ childcarers can view and apply to you directly.
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