Parents

Feeling Good as a Mum! Let’s face it Mums during lock-down, many of us have been stuck in our loungewear at home, and while it’s comfy it may not be the most stylish. But now that businesses in Ireland are opening back up we can treat ourselves to a fresh new look! As a Mum,…

Our skin is beautiful and we sometimes forget to look after it especially as a new Mum when time is precious. The skin does so much for our bodies including; protecting us from microbes and other harmful elements, permitting the sensations or touch and regulating the body temperature. Aside from its functions, it plays a…

Does it sometimes feel like you’re shouldering the burden of two mortgages? Unfortunately, if you’re a parent in Ireland, this might be a familiar feeling. Childcare costs have become a thorn in the side for families, with their significant impact on household budgets often influencing the tough decision of whether or not to return to…

The severe lack of childcare places in Ireland along with a move towards flexible working means that, as a result, more and more parents are choosing to have their children minded in their own home by a nanny. There are also lots of advantages to this type of childcare including not having to bundle the…

While there’s no exact figure for the number of au pairs working in Ireland currently, in 2018 the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland estimated that approximately 20,000 Irish households had employed an au pair. A number that we believe has risen sharply in the last number of years, as more and more families are turning to…

Live In Au Pairs vs Live Out Au Pairs Being an au pair is a unique cultural exchange experience that allows young people to live abroad, learn a new language, and gain valuable childcare experience. However, there are two main types of au pair arrangements: live-in and live-out. In this article, we explore the key…

An au pair is typically a young person who has come to Ireland to live with a host family and provide childcare in exchange for board and lodgings, a fair wage and travel expenses. If you are considering hiring an Au Pair in Ireland, you may be wondering about the cost of this and how…

Hosting an au pair can be a great way for your family to share cultural experiences and make new friends from other countries. However, there are some things to consider before deciding on whether to enlist the services of an au pair and become a host family. In this article, we talk about what it’s…

What is a nanny and how much does a nanny cost? A nanny is a caregiver who works exclusively with your family and who provides care in your home. A nanny is considered your employee and is entitled to all the statutory rights and entitlements of a nanny. In terms of how much a nanny…

While it might seem like the easiest option to pay your nanny cash in hand, it is never a good idea. Whether you are trying to save money, time, or the headache of dealing with Irish Revenue, it’s not worth taking the risk. Here we debunk the most common excuses given.   It costs much…