Articles for nannies
- Learning Through Play: Easy Games for Colours, Numbers and Letters
Simple, free games that help young children learn colours, shapes, numbers and letters during everyday play.
- Story Time: How to Read Aloud to Children
Simple tips to make story time fun and interactive, and to build your own English confidence at the same time.
- Writing Professional Messages: Polite Texts and Emails
Learn to write clear, polite texts to parents and professional emails to agencies, with examples and useful phrases.
- Why Children Should Help at Home: Age-Appropriate Tasks for Every Child
Age-appropriate ways to involve children in everyday tasks, building confidence, independence, and useful skills.
- Body Parts: What to Call Them
Why using correct names for body parts supports children's health, confidence, and safety.
- Caring for Children with Special Needs: A Guide for Nannies
Practical guidance on communication, routines, sensory needs, medical care and working with families.
- Child Development Milestones: 3 to 5 Years
From 3 to 5 years: independence, friendships, language, school readiness, and when to talk to parents.
- Child Development Milestones: 2 to 3 Years
From 2 to 3 years: growing language, play, self-care, potty training, and everyday support for toddlers.
- Child Development Milestones: 1 to 2 Years
From 1 to 2 years: toddler movement, first words, tantrums, independence, and ways to support learning.
- Child Development Milestones: 6 to 12 Months
From 6 to 12 months: crawling, babbling, separation anxiety, play ideas, and signs to discuss with parents.
- Child Development Milestones: Birth to 6 Months
From birth to six months: movement, communication, early social skills, play ideas, and when to raise concerns with parents.
- Weaning a Baby: A Simple Guide for Nannies
A practical guide to starting solid foods, safe mealtimes, first foods, allergies, and talking to parents.
- How to write a daily report to parents
A simple guide to writing clear daily updates for parents, with a sample report and useful English phrases.
- Preparing for your interview
A simple checklist to help you research the role, practice your English, ask good questions, and feel ready on interview day.
- Nanny interview questions and answers
Practice common nanny interview questions with simple, honest example answers you can adapt to your own experience.
- 20 Creative Playtime Activities for Children
Fun, low-cost ideas for indoor and outdoor play that help children learn, create, and have fun — whatever the weather.
- Understanding Child Development Milestones
An introduction to child development milestones, how to notice changes, and how to discuss concerns with parents.
- Basic First Aid Every Nanny Should Know
Step-by-step guidance for handling common childhood accidents including cuts, burns, choking, and falls.
- Keeping the Home Clean and Organized
A practical guide to daily and weekly cleaning tasks, using cleaning products safely, and maintaining a tidy family home.
- Laundry Guide: How to Wash and Care for Children's Clothes
Understand laundry symbols, washing temperatures, and how to keep children's clothing clean and in good condition.
- Understanding Food Allergies and Intolerances
How to identify common food allergies, read labels, and keep children with allergies safe at mealtimes.
- Simple, Healthy Meals Children Will Actually Eat
Quick and nutritious meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are easy to prepare and loved by kids.
- How to Recognise When a Child Is Sick
Learn the signs that a child may be unwell and know when to call the parents or seek medical help.
- Keeping Children Safe at Home: A Complete Guide
A room-by-room safety guide for nannies, covering first-day checks, household hazards, safe sleep, emergencies, and talking with parents.
- Childcare Vocabulary: Words You Will Use Every Day
Essential everyday childcare words and example sentences for nannies, from getting dressed and mealtimes to playtime and bedtime.
- Fifty Essential English Phrases Every Nanny Needs to Know
From greetings to emergencies, these everyday phrases will help you communicate confidently with parents and children.