


Happy Nest & Project Action: Joining Together To Develop Outstanding Nannies
Here at Happy Nest we have teamed up with Project Action who provide training to nannies. Think of them as the step before Happy Nest – they provide the training, we assign you to a family. Both, however, provide unconditional support in a friendly yet

How To Help Your Child Develop Their Motor Skills
Although children exposed to the COVID-19 virus have generally fared well, child development during the pandemic itself has become a cause of concern. Researchers from the New York–Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital found that babies born before and during the crisis showed significant neurodevelopmental differences, specifically with

Sleep Deprived?
Why hire a maternity nurse ? Each family has their own reasons for employing a maternity nurse . Commonly, the support is most required where mum needs to recover from the birth or a caesarean section, with multiple births, where one or both parents need

Taking Mindful Breaks as a Busy Parent Working from Home
The recent change in remote work policies has been a great help for busy parents who might not have been able to spend more time with their children otherwise. In fact, the BBC suggests that this arrangement might be the new normal even after the pandemic

Free Holistic Sleep Program
Our friends at Babyem are running a FREE Sleep event starting next week. The Holistic Sleep Revolution Sign up here: https://holisticsleepcoaching.com/holistic-sleep-coaching-revolution/ Date: 2nd March – 11th March When you attend you’ll get to enjoy: ➡️ A week of easy-to-follow sleep workshops and

3 Ways To Make Your Nanny CV Stand Out
Securing your dream job isn’t as straightforward as sending off your CV and waiting for the call. These days it’s a highly competitive market and even with a rap sheet that sings your praises, it’s actually the devil in the detail that’ll move your application to the top of the pile. So what’s the secret? Take note, we might just have the answers you need to fast track your trajectory towards dream job status!

The Ultimate Guide to Gross vs Net Pay
Our handy guide to Gross versus Net, and why on the Happy Nest Jobs Board we list wages for jobs in gross figures. By “going gross”, payroll standards for nannies across the UK will continue to improve. And by understanding what gross income means, nannies will be more empowered when seeking and acquiring jobs.


