by bp | Apr 22, 2020 | Australia, Communication, Top Tips
In this brave new world, parents are finding that they are having to wear even more hats than ever before. Not only are we having to work from home, run the house, provide childcare, complete therapy homework, we are also having to be teachers. So how can we best...
by bp | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you ever considered what the differences are between au pair, nanny and the term we have coined: care professional? Most likely your family has both parents working out of the home, or you have children that need that extra care and attention. For those children...
by bp | Jan 15, 2020 | Australia, Communication, Top Tips
Are you planning on travelling with your care professional? Then read on! We’ve all been there – we take our family on vacation, but between the car ride meltdowns, sandy feet and missed routine it doesn’t always feel like a vacation. One of the benefits of hosting a...
by bp | Jan 9, 2020 | Australia, Top Tips
Welcome to a New Year and to a New Decade! We want to kick off the year by providing you with some advice about becoming an employer to your new caregiver. We recommend you consult the relevant industry bodies or an accountant, to ensure that the employment...
by bp | Dec 18, 2019 | Australia, Support, Top Tips
The first few days and months with your new live-in carer will be a time of adjustment – for you and for your new care professional. Your new caregiver will likely be very tired and jet-lagged the first few days. Interactions in person might be a little awkward, no...