Tag Archives: childcare

Ever feel like you’re spinning plates trying to keep up with work deadlines and family commitments? Trust me, you’re not alone! As a parent, finding that sweet spot between career success and quality family time can sometimes feel like attempting a magic trick without a wand. But fear not, because …

Whether you’re a first, second, or third-time parent, sending your little one to daycare can be hard. For your young one, daycare is the start of a long journey of learning. As a parent entrusting the well-being of your child to another adult can be nerve wrecking. In this situation, …

When you are a parent, the subject of babysitting is going to surface at some point. But what are the babysitting rates in South Africa? There are various options to consider when it comes to childcare. Some parents only require a babysitter for a few hours when attending a work …

Stress is something that we all live with but it’s not something that you often associate with children. But, the fact is that stress affects everyone, including your children. In the past stress, which is the release of cortisol in your body, was a necessary response, it prepared your body …

One thing that every parent needs to do at some point is leave their baby with someone else. This can be when they first go to nursery but it is probably going to occur when you have a night out or an official engagement. At first, you’re going to feel …

It’s the little fonts that can make the difference. That one curve and blend in the letters that can speak a whole lot more. Or, that one simplistic style that will blend in. Creating a logo for your child care business is no child’s play. Logo designing isn’t for those …

We always want to best for our child. And no matter how much we want to be there for them at every moment, this, however, is not possible at all times. Nowadays, the father is not the only parent who is raising finances to provide for the family. Working moms …

Babysitting is fun. It’s an easy way to earn a living. But it’s a serious thing when it concerns an infant. No mom would want to leave her newborn with just anybody. She wants someone that can handle her newborn with care. So how do you become that kind of …

Most parents today are both working, managing a business, assigned to do fieldwork or office work. If you’re a busy parent, you would need an extra pair of hands to take care of your children’s needs and everyday routines, such as bathing, feeding, school work, sports, and extracurricular activities. While …

School is a necessity and usually a legal requirement. However it is only compulsory for your child to start pre-primary in the year they turn 5; providing this is before the 30th June. Unfortunately if you wait until this age to send your child to school you may find that …

While it’s clear that you have childcare options, the love and care that a nanny can provide puts this option at the top of the priority list. Your little ones need an individual who will not only offer companionship, but also help them grow and learn in ways you never …

I could never be a full time Stay At Home mom, I’m just not built that way! Talking to my husband a week ago about the struggles I have juggling everything turned out to be quite a mind-opening experience. I explained the usual difficulties of trying to manage a household, …

Choosing child care for your baby can be daunting and scary, especially for the first time mommy. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. See below the types of child care available and a short description of each: 1 Day Care Centre A centre that looks after your child. This …

In theory childcare is an easy thing to take care off. When I was pregnant the thought of childcare wasn’t a problem. Just have the baby, work from home with the baby for as long as possible and then send her to day care, easy right? No, not really. Putting …