What is a maternity nurse?When it comes to parenthood, the need for extra support during the delicate period following childbirth is met by the compassionate and...
Being a Rota Nanny: All You Need to KnowRota nanny jobs are highly sought after, and some of Homebodies’ most qualified and experienced nannies seek this type of role. But what...
Early Registration for nurseries and schoolsMany families may have heard rumours about how early to register their new-born child. Should they do so before birth? Do they have to wait
Resolving early morning wakingAn early morning is anything before 6am and early morning wakings can be tricky if your little one (and you) need more sleep! Here are...
New baby tipsA new arrival can be such an exciting time but, if you already have a little one, the arrival of a new sibling can be tricky time for...
What to expect from your newborn’s sleepWe are very excited to be collaborating with Jenna Wilson, the founder of Little Dreams Consulting who has shared with us what parents...
STEAM in the Early YearsWhat is STEAM? STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Maths. You may know the acronym STEM better, but the arts...
Tips for Travelling with your NannyThough we may be staying closer to home than in previous years, if you are asking your nanny to join you on a trip away, our top trip...
Coming out of the shadowsWe have a very supportive blog post, about Postnatal Depression (PND) and Postnatal Anxiety written by Fiona Austin from BMCC (Body,...
Stress Free Escapes Achieving Holiday Home Happiness with little ones in tow. With uncertainty still surrounding overseas travel this year, a large number of...
Wondrous tales of Women supporting Women -Why women are more powerful when they work together.-.Networking, collaboration and mentoring are proven to lead to great success in the workplace. In 2021 women are increasingly eschewing...
Eco-friendly Families: How Planet-Friendly Parenting Could save the WorldA remaining section of the Berlin Wall is painted with this uplifting message; ‘Many small people, in many small places, do many small...
How to Ensure your Nanny Feels AppreciatedAt Homebodies we help all kinds of families hire fantastic nannies. The successful introduction and placement is however only the...
Up with the Lark - Why Becoming a 'Super-Early Riser' Could Work for ParentsAmong the many New Year’s resolutions parents are keen to commit to, getting more sleep is enduringly popular, but remains, for most,...
Things to Say to Your Child Instead of 'Don't Cry'We understand that dealing with your little ones when they are upset or angry can be challenging and it is often difficult to know...
Christmas Arts & Crafts FunChristmas is just around the corner and what a better way to get into the Christmas spirit than doing some family fun arts and crafts. We...
Fussy EatersFussy eaters. For those of you who have one, you will know that it is always a huge battle to cook and feed your fussy eater. We have 6...
Toilet TrainingToilet training is a big step that our little ones take in their life and it is important that we take this step with them as and when...
Sleep Routines for BabiesA sleep routine for little ones is absolutely vital and the sooner you start getting them into it, the better. It not only benefits your...
Fun Halloween IdeasHalloween 2020 is a Halloween like no other. In all honesty, we suppose that it is still scary as it has been a nerve wracking and...