Every Parent is different and every child is different. With the world ever evolving, more and more parenting styles are coming to light. From Authorative to Permissive, the parenting style you adopt with your children is a deeply personal one. In this article we step through some of the parenting styles, their hallmarks and how they have been shown to affect children. Studies have shown that the parenting style adopted can have a direct correlation to personality factors of your child. The International Journal of Advanced Research states - "The impact a parent and family has on an individua ..read more

Here at The Nanny Agency, we have seen our fair share of fussy eaters. Whether you're Baby Led Weaning, Starting on purees and graduating to soft finger foods or you have a toddler already eating complete solids. These Sneaky Vegie Breakfast Fingers are sure to please! Full of protein, carbs, and plenty of vitamins from the vegetables, these breakfast fingers are a great way to start the day. For Babies over 6 months cut these into fingers, about 1.5cm wide, by 7.5cm so they can practice their different grasps. For older children or fussy eaters, cut these into funky shapes using a cookie cut ..read more

Choosing a great Nanny for your family can be tricky, but here at The Nanny Agency we have put together a list of characteristics and things to look out for when choosing a Nanny. Here at The Nanny Agency, we have been through the experience and journey of choosing a Nanny many times over! We have complied a list to help guide you on this journey! Tip #1 - Fit for your Family Your Nanny should fit well with your family in all aspects. Your children should like them, as well as yourself. This allows your children and your Nanny to have a positive relationship built on trust. Tip #2 - They shou ..read more

Here at The Nanny Agency we believe that fed is best when it comes to little ones, but if you're giving Breastfeeding a try then read on for these tips. We have brought together tips and tricks from places like the Australian Breastfeeding Association and The Royal Women's Hospital to set you up for success! 1. Be Patient It is a common misconception that all mothers will simply know how and be able to breastfeed. This simply isn't true, Breastfeeding is a skill that both you and your little one need to learn and it can be different for each baby. Be patient with the learn curve for both you a ..read more

Toddlers are little people with big emotions, we have all heard of the terrible twos! We often spend time teaching our little ones their colours, numbers and what noises animals make. But what about teaching them about all those big feelings or letting them express themselves completely? In this blog you'll find some ideas for games you can play with your Toddler to help teach them about all of those emotions and ways to express them. Emotions Some time between 1 and 2 years old your little one is learning Frustration, Envy, Embarrassment, Fear and Empathy. Then around 3 years old they will le ..read more