Whether a family has live-in help or hires someone to assist with child care now and then, there are several options for flexible home-based care.
An overview of male nannies/mannies including what they do and don’t do, advantages and disadvantages, how much they cost and how to find one.
An overview of nannies including what they do and don’t do, how much they cost, advantages and disadvantages, how to find and hire a nanny and more.
Night nannies are popular in other parts of the world, and it seems New Zealanders are starting to see the light when it comes to this form of child care.
An overview of au pairs: what they are, what they do and don’t do, who uses them, how much they cost, how you can employ one and your legal obligations.
Both nannies and au pairs provide individualised in-home child care, but in many ways, the similarities end there.
A comprehensive toolkit to help families interview, choose and employ a nanny, including legal obligations and maintaining a successful relationship.
Using an agency to source a nanny, au pair or babysitter saves time and effort but there are a few things it is useful to be aware of before you start the process.
Interviewing a nanny or au pair? Read this article and use the checklist to prepare and ensure you ask all the important questions to hire the best person.
Great nannies are worth their weight in gold! This article offers tried and tested strategies to maintain a great relationship and help you retain your nanny.
An overview of nanny sharing including what it is, who it works for, advantages and disadvantages, how much it costs and how to find a nanny share.
A printable nanny diary to enhance communication between parents and nannies by encouraging regular written updates and reminders for both.
In-home carer Betty Ertugrul explains why she loves her job and what nannies can bring to the families who employ them.
Being an au pair is an exciting and enriching move for many young people, allowing overseas visitors to work in a new country and local experiences.
Host families have much to gain by inviting an au pair into their home. It's cost-effective and culturally-enriching, with children benefitting from a care-giver who is more of an older sibling than a babysitter.