If you are a professional Nanny, an Au Pair or a Mum at home, If you are running out of ideas and would like to plan something new and exciting to do in rainy days with an active toddler and her older siblings then have a look at the links below and explore these wonderful [...]

Ten Tips for a Healthier Breakfast: Oatmeal in an Instant Instant oatmeal is great on a cold morning and contains fiber and vitamins. Choose oatmeal that isn’t already pre-sweetened. Sweeten it with raisins or fresh fruit. Smoothie madness Blend frozen fruit (bananas and berries are great), low-fat or fat-free milk, and 100% fruit-juice for a [...]

How to potty train Children are able to control their bladder and bowels when they’re physically ready, and when they want to be dry and clean. Every child is different, so it’s best not to compare your child to others. Most children can control their bowel before their bladder. By the age of two, some [...]

Common sleep problems Lots of young children find it difficult to settle down to sleep, and wake up during the night. For some people, this might not be a problem. If you’re happy for your child to go to bed at the same time as you, that’s fine. But if you or your child are suffering [...]

USE THE TABLE BELOW AS A GUIDE TO PAYROLL TAX & NIC AMOUNTS WEEKLY SALARY MONTHLY SALARY Net Pay Tax NI Gross EmpNI NetPay Tax NI Gross EmpNI 120 0 1.26 121.26 1.47 500 0.00 2.86 502.86 3.33 130 1.80 2.69 134.49 3.14 550 4.80 9.90 564.70 11.52 140 4.80 4.34 149.14 5.06 600 19.40 [...]