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Have you ever thought that the way mums are honoured on Mother's Day ought to be extended to honorary mothers too? Nannies, for instance, are expected to bring to their...

Nannies struggling to get in shape may be inspired by the latest nanny media star, Lisa Osborne, who's one of the principals on the current BBC1 series 'Diet Trials'. Lisa,...

The chartered accountants Nyman Linden wishes to defend personal service companies (PSC) for nannies, after the feature on this financial set-up in last month's Professional Nanny. Marketing director Mike Phillips...

Meanwhile, the payroll service Nannytax has decided to offer its own personal service company arrangement to nannies after 9 April if, it says, such schemes are not closed in the...

Hold the lasagne! We've been warned by Jennifer Hayes, secretary of the Chichester and District Childminders Association, 'I was surprised to see Worcestershire sauce listed as an ingredient for a...

Make a change with the Baby Combi-Bag from M@G Ltd. This lightweight, washable combination nappy bag and changing mat folds up for easy storage of all baby's needs in the...

Next time you have an empty cardboard box, turn it into a box of delights. First of all, cut the sides of the box down to between 12cm and 15cm...

How careful does a nanny need to be about hygiene on the job? Test your approach to germs with a quiz by Sue Hubberstey and Jan Hurst INDOORS

Sensitive childcare at the drop of a hat for families in a jam - it's a job for the emergency nanny. Karen Faux reports Working as an emergency nanny can...

Snacks and light meals on the go need not be fast food. Eve Boggenpoel discovers some healthy choices in hand for both children and adults Whether it's off to school...