Tips for Parents

Finding Emergency Childcare

It can be difficult to find childcare at the last minute. Luckily, there are some great resources out there to support you if you need urgent childcare. Learn more about emergency childcare, where and how to find backups, last minute and on-call babysitters and nannies.

Nanny/Babysitting Contracts: Sample Template

Nanny/Babysitting Contracts: Sample Template

Do you need an employment contract for your nanny or babysitter? Use Babysits’ free template and...

A Guide to Dealing with Eco-Anxiety in Children

A Guide to Dealing with Eco-Anxiety in Children

What is eco-anxiety? Eco-anxiety, also known as climate anxiety, is a feeling of concern specific...

International Children's Day - When is it and Activities

International Children's Day - When is it and Activities

Did you know that there is an international day for children? November 20th is the day for your c...

6 tips for introducing jobs to children

6 tips for introducing jobs to children

Whether we notice it or not, children are constantly observing the world around them, taking in i...

Teaching kids about culture and diversity - tips and activities

Teaching kids about culture and diversity - tips and activities

Not sure where to start when teaching kids about culture and diversity? Check out our activities...

Top tips for picky eaters

Top tips for picky eaters

What should you do when your kid only wants one type of food, or won’t eat their vegetables? Don’...

How kids can help protect the oceans

How kids can help protect the oceans

Encourage your child to learn more about the oceans and how we can help protect them with these t...

Back to school tips to help you get organised (Free Printables)

Back to school tips to help you get organised (Free Printables)

Back to school season can be stressful for many families. After a long time of keeping the kids b...

Baby's first teeth and reducing teething pain

Baby's first teeth and reducing teething pain

When do a baby’s first teeth come in? How can you relieve the discomfort of teething and how long...

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