Bank Holidays 2019

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2019 is upon us and it is always handy to have a list of the bank holidays for the year and what day of the week they fall on.

These are the dates of the bank holidays in 2019 for England.

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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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Is Your Child ‘Clingy’ – Top Tips to Help You Cope!

Is your child being clingy? Are you finding it difficult to use the bathroom without your child barging in or crying at the door? Having difficulty leaving them at nursery or with your nanny while you leave for work?

Clinginess is actually a normal phase of development that most children go through at one time or another during their development and whilst it can be difficult for both children and parents to go through, we’ve put together our top tips to help you manage.

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4 Reasons Why You Should Hire a British Nanny

When you think of a British Nanny, the first thought to pop into your mind is quite possibly Mary Poppins, and whilst the average British nanny doesn’t boast flying umbrella’s or the ability to jump into paintings, they are practically perfect in every way.

The USA is seeing a steady rise in the popularity of the British nanny and there are several reasons for this. Here are our top reasons why you should hire a British nanny for your family:

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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!

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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