Creating a Family Tree with Children A Fun Way to Explore Heritage and Identity Family trees are a wonderful way for children to learn about their heritage and understand their place within the wider family network. It is an engaging activity that is both fun
World Book Day 2026: Sparking a Love for Stories with Happy Nest World Book Day 2026 is nearly here, a magical celebration of stories, imagination and the joy of reading on 5th March 2026. Whether your little ones are building rocket ships in their imagination,
How to Welcome a New Nanny Into Your Home: A Guide for Families Welcoming a nanny into your home is an exciting step for any family. Whether this is your first time hiring a nanny or you’ve worked with one before, those initial days can
The Truth About Gentle Baby Sleep Support: It’s Not Sleep Training — It’s Learning How to Raise a Human When parents come to me about sleep, they’re usually exhausted, overwhelmed, and often a little defeated. They’ve read all the books, downloaded the apps, and tried
How to Allocate Holidays for Your Nanny: Government Guidelines and Fair Practice When employing a nanny, Nanny holiday entitlement can sometimes be a grey area especially if it’s a family’s first time hiring a nanny. We believe that clear communication and fair arrangements from the
Staying Ahead in Your Nanny Career: Why CPD and Enhanced Training Matter More Than Ever At Happy Nest, we’ve always believed that being a nanny is more than a job, it’s a calling, a vocation, and a lifelong journey of learning. Just as the children
Back-to-School Prep: How Nannies Can Help Ease the Transition The long, carefree days of summer are slowly giving way to sharpened pencils, packed lunches, and school runs. As exciting as a new school year can be, the back-to-school transition often comes with a fair share
Naïve to Experienced – and Still Learning: The Happy Nest Nanny and Maternity Agency Journey At Happy Nest Nanny and Maternity Agency, we believe there’s no greater privilege than supporting families during life’s most precious chapters. What began as a heartfelt mission in Chester in
Loneliness in nannies & parents Whenever we interview nannies we ask them if there’s anything they don’t like about being a nanny and one of the most common answers we get is: how lonely it is. Loneliness Awareness Week takes place this week and we
How the Youth Mobility Scheme Could Shape the Future of the UK Nanny Industry As the childcare sector continues to adapt post-Brexit, an important development is on the horizon: the potential expansion of the UK’s Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) to include more European countries. This