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Childcare: the options

Everyone knows about the different types of childcare available but choosing the right one for your family and your circumstances can be difficult. We asked those in the jobs to tell you the ins and outs of employing their services. Au pairs Why are au pairs a good option? Employing an au pair takes the…

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Planning a night in on Valentine’s Day

Can’t afford a babysitter? We’ll help plan your evening in. We know you are trying hard to remember the romance and we know how hard it is with anew baby! So we’ve got a plan to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day after the baby is in bed. First of all, choose your food with care.…

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Childminders are ‘the hidden workforce’ caring for children with special needs

20th June 2005 National Childminding Week 18-25th June is launched today with the theme “Make Chatter Matter”. The week is highlighting the work registered childminders do to support children’s speech, language and communication development A survey of 200 members of the National Childminding Association (NCMA) published today reveals that many childminders are caring for children with additional needs (including…

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Au pairs – childcare

Au pairs are young women (very occasionally men), aged between 17 and 27, who come to the UK from a number of European countries. Their main purpose in being here is to learn the language, and they live with a family who offer a small amount of pocket money (£35 per week) and board and…

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Holidaying with grandparents

Taking the grandparents on holiday can be a blast for everyone  involved. We take a look at how to make three-generational holidays a dream, not a disaster. Granny Canarias According to credit card company American Express, family travel is on the increase. However, the types of holiday we are booking as families are changing. A recent…

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Country Kids

Childcare Country Kids offers a fully regulated crèche with English staff open 6 days a week April-September and 4 days a week October-March. A full, fun and stimulating programme of fantastic activities for kids with indoor and outdoor covered play areas and huge soft play. No booking is needed and included to an unlimited extent. Drop in and…

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Bankrupted by babysitters?

We digest the latest news that reveals a night on the razzle may lead to a bank balance in the red. Costly cover Parents have precious little time to and by themselves these days… and soon the situation might get worse. Recent research by financial services firm MINT revealed that hiring a babysitter might cost more than your night…

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