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With summer just around the corner, you may find yourself like so many families, dreaming of your next getaway. Perhaps you've toyed with the idea of bringing your nanny along for the trip, but aren't quite sure where to start: How does it work practically? What will it cost? Would it actually be the right fit for your family? Or could it make the holiday more relaxed and enjoyable for everyone?

April marks the start of the new tax year in the UK, and with it came a number of important employment law changes. If you employ a nanny, au pair, or household staff, it's worth taking stock of what's changed and making sure your payroll, contracts, and policies are up to date. Here's everything you need to know.

As summer arrives, children's calendars fill with sports days, performances, trips, and parties, all while routines shift and energy runs low. The end of term can be as emotionally demanding as it is exciting.

A child's connection to nature grows through small, everyday moments. Storytime, gardening, and time outdoors. Building curiosity, care, and responsibility for the world around them.

The skills that stay with us longest are rarely taught in a classroom, they're picked up in the small, everyday moments we barely notice.

November arrives and suddenly everything shifts, darker days, cooler temperatures, and children spending more time indoors. But with a little winter wellness know-how, nannies can help children not just survive the season, but truly enjoy it.

A great nanny can become an extension of your family. Finding the right nanny is often only half of the journey, and the real challenge is learning how to keep them, ideally forever!

This post shares practical ways to support children as they head into the new term, from setting kind boundaries to navigating social ups and downs, and finding that sweet spot between routine and flexibility. 

At Kindred, we know it takes more than just a great job to feel settled. A strong start at work helps, but creating a full life means feeling supported as a person, not just a professional. This guide shares our best nanny-to-nanny practical and emotional advice for feeling at home in London. 

This seasonal change calls for proactive preparation from children, families, and the nanny caring for them. It marks a shift in your own role, routine, and energy levels. But with a little planning and open communication, the whole household can transition smoothly into the summer months.

Every child learns differently—especially neurodivergent children, whose unique strengths often shine brightest with the right support. Discover practical, compassionate strategies to help them thrive academically and emotionally at home

Navigating difficult conversations with your nanny family becomes manageable with preparation and professionalism. This guide offers practical strategies for addressing key issues while maintaining positive working relationships

Nail your first Nanny interview with Kindred’s comprehensive guide! Includes or the tip and tricks to put your best foot forward.