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The article discusses the shortcomings of the current process of selecting a Nanny, Au Pair or Babysitter, and suggests that personality assessments can significantly improve the selection process and should become a standard component in the child caregiver selection process. More...

The article discusses the use of Nanny Personality and Risk Assessments by parents in their child’s caregiver selection process and reviews the benefits and challenges of using such tests. More...

Assessment tips for selecting Nannies, Au pairs and babysitters. More...

An ex nursery manager suggests some questions you should ask when selecting a nursery. More...

The teacher's union - the Association of Teachers and Lecturers - claims classroom violence is on the up - and says parents should face the threat of losing child benefits unless they bring them back into line... http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2010/03/whos_to_blame_for_unruly_kids.html More...

Sibling rivalry. Does it seem that your children are always arguing, bickering or fighting over every little thing? More...

Following allegations from Slovakian au pairs working in England that parents here are lazy, dirty and uninterested in their chidlren, Judith Woods turns the tables on the au pairs. More...

Following allegations from Slovakian au pairs working in England that parents here are lazy, dirty and uninterested in their chidlren, Judith Woods turns the tables on the au pairs. More...

Choosing the right childcare for your situation is a tricky business. Here are the thought processes that I went though when choosing mine... it was hard, trust me. More...

Top tips for choosing a registered childminder as recommended by the ncma More...

A third of family income goes towards nurseries and childminders - almost four times the cost in Germany and three times that of France. More...

Its’ an important decision choosing where you want your children to go to nursery and there are many factors to look out for, but the most important one is to let your intuition be your guide and to look at number of nurseries before you choose. More...

The article discusses the shortcomings of the current process of selecting a Nanny, Au Pair or Babysitter, and suggests that personality assessments can significantly improve the selection process and should become a standard component in the child caregiver selection process. More...

Rewarding though it is to stay at home with children and ensure that you are around for the smiles and the tears, many Mums need or want to work and childcare is vital to enabling this. More...

A step-by-step guide for a nanny screening process that helps parents make an informed decision and choose the best possible nanny for their kids, ensuring their well being and safety. More...

A little under a year ago I blogged about choosing childcare for Lara who was going to be 7 months old when I returned to work. It was a long and stressful process that required a lot of thought. One year on, I have to start the whole process all over again. I've moved house and in the new year I will be upping my hours so I need to find childcare in my local area – the sooner the better. I can't believe I have to start from scratch on the search for suitable childcare. More...

Au pair agencies in the USA are required by federal regulations to use personality tests as part of the Au Pair screening process. Are they using the right tests? More...

The shortcomings of current screening process of nannies and babysitters and the importance of performing personality tests as a screening tool More...

The article discusses how the expansion of online nanny referral services increases risk to kids and provides parents with recommendations for improving their own screening. More...

Some parents could be forced out of work and into poverty as the rising cost of childcare outstrips wage rises, says a report. More...