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Social Media Etiquette at Christmas Time
We write fairly frequently about keeping yourself and your charges safe in the social media age, but with Christmas just around the corner we thought it was time for a reminder… There are few careers more sensitive to social media activity than a nanny’s. Even the most conscientious carer can slip up without knowing all the risks and taking all necessary precautions – first and foremost to protect the children they’re responsible for, but also to safeguard their employer’s other assets, and their own careers as caregivers.
Read more | 21 December 2017 |
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Christmas with Families of all Faiths and Cultures!
Our nannies work with families all over the world and with clients of virtually all faith groups: for some, Christmas is a very big deal; for others, the day will come and go without much fuss. Likewise, our nannies all have their own individual attitudes towards and expectations of Christmas. For many of us, Christmas is synonymous with time spent amongst our own families and taking a break from work, but these are two expectations that nannies might have to adjust when they choose to work abroad, for example. We have put together a few important things for our nannies to consider as Christmas approaches, from cultural tips to conversations to have with your employers.
Read more | 21 December 2017 |
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Holidays are Coming! Five Unique Ways to Celebrate Advent
December beckons and with it comes a daily rise in excitement amongst children all over the world, anticipating relaxed family times and – of course - the arrival of Father Christmas. We’ve put together a little selection of meaningful and inspiring activities to try out with your charges during Advent. As always we would love to know what your favourite games and crafts are for this time of year, so do tweet us @StJamesNannies or post on our Facebook page so that we can share the Christmas magic with the rest of the community.
Read more | 30 November 2017 |
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Thanksgiving Fun For All
With Thanksgiving 2016 just around the corner and many of our nannies working with American families in the US and all over the globe, we thought we’d share a few fun activities for the children at this time of year. Even if Thanksgiving isn’t largely celebrated where you’re living or within the families you’re working with, we still think there are some super ideas here for marking this cultural festival and starting discussions about being thankful.
Read more | 23 November 2017 |
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Meet The Norland Mannies
This September, the world-famous Norland College in Bath welcomed Gregory Ridley, Connor Beckles, Nathaniel Fabien and Jordon Murray onto its BA in Early Years Development and Learning. This was Norland’s largest intake to date, and the nanny training college has never taken as many as four male undergraduates in its 125-year history. In fact, only seven men have graduated from Norland College previously, with the first male trainee arriving in 2012.
Read more | 14 November 2017 |
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Advent and Thanksgiving in London 2017
The festive season is well and truly here, so this one is for our London-based nannies: a fun packed schedule of events and attractions starting now and taking you right up to the New Year. Whether you’re a weekend nanny looking to spread some of the magic of Christmas or if you’re a weekly nanny keen to book in some early evening festive fun, look no further – we’ve got all the capital’s most splendid goings-on right here.
Read more | 13 November 2017 |
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Cold-busting Cookery Tips
As winter sets in across the UK, little people are bringing home all manner of colds and bugs from school, playgroup and nursery. There’s an element of the inevitable when it comes to winter coughs and colds, but you can do your bit by making sure they’re eating a diet that’s rich in bug-busting nutrients. Here are some menu and snack ideas for the winter.
Read more | 13 November 2017 |
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Day Five: 5-Step Nanny Application Series 'Nanny Trial Triumph!'
We care about our Nannies and want to make sure our candidates feel completely prepared during this busy period, giving you the best chance of obtaining your ideal job. Each day this week, we will be releasing a new specially written blog post on FIVE of the most important aspects to your job search. With years of experience, these posts are based on real industry examples and includes current up-to-date advice relevant to all nannies – keep your eyes peeled!
Read more | 03 November 2017 |
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Day Four: 5-Step Nanny Application Series 'Face-to-Face Interview Success'
We care about our Nannies and want to make sure our candidates feel completely prepared during this busy period, giving you the best chance of obtaining your ideal job. Each day this week, we will be releasing a new specially written blog post on FIVE of the most important aspects to your job search. With years of experience, these posts are based on real industry examples and includes current up-to-date advice relevant to all nannies – keep your eyes peeled!
Read more | 02 November 2017 |
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Day Three: 5-Step Nanny Application Series 'Vital Video Call & Telephone Etiquette'
We care about our Nannies and want to make sure our candidates feel completely prepared during this busy period, giving you the best chance of obtaining your ideal job. Each day this week, we will be releasing a new specially written blog post on FIVE of the most important aspects to your job search. With years of experience, these posts are based on real industry examples and includes current up-to-date advice relevant to all nannies – keep your eyes peeled!
Read more | 01 November 2017 |