Mothering Sunday - Make it about Mum!
Mothering Sunday
In the UK we just celebrated Mother’s Day, a holiday honouring motherhood observed in different forms throughout the world. Although we show our Mum’s that we love them all year around – Mother’s Day was the perfect time to make everything about her for one whole day. Think about everything she’s done for you over the years – she deserved a special day, right? We definitely think so!
Mothering Sunday at Beauchamp Partners
Beauchamp Partners take pride in recruiting Private Household staff and Nannies across the UK and also worldwide. Why is this relevant to Mothering Sunday?
Well, we understand that being a mother is a blessing, even if it is harder for the newer generation of parents than previous generations.
Throughout history, Mothers did not see many career opportunities presented to them. Due to this, women likely stayed home to care for their children and household - which is a job in itself (only without the breaks!). Nowadays, mothers are expected to maintain the household while simultaneously striving for a career - double the work, but barely any support. If your Mother’s Day wasn’t as relaxing or exciting as you initially anticipated, then Beauchamp Partners may have a solution for you. Beauchamp Partners offer the service of discovering a Nanny who will fit into your family life and make your home-life less stressful.
A Nanny will take care of general household duties, ensuring that you have free, self-care time in your busy schedule! Take advantage of your new-found time by participating in activities you enjoyed before motherhood, without fearing that your children are missing out on home-life development. As one person, you need to allow yourself some time for you - this will prevent burnout.
Why hire a Nanny?
When you hire a nanny, you make the schedule and benefit from the flexibility. If you hire a live-in nanny, you have even more flexibility. Nannies make their careers out of caring for children and will seek out developmentally appropriate and stimulating activities tailored to the individual needs of your children.
After a long work day, returning home to a mess isn’t ideal for anybody. With a Nanny, this is taken care of. You will not have to worry about tidying your home upon returning from work, and can focus on conversing and bonding with your family.
A few other things a Nanny will take care of:
Bathing and dressing the children
Changing diapers and potty-training, if age-appropriate
Children’s laundry
Planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the children
Arranging playdates and outings
Indoor and outdoor play
Educational activities and crafts
Carpooling or driving the children to school, activities, or playdates
Reading to the children
Help with homework
Organising bedrooms/toys
Administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary
Maintaining logs for the parents
Light housekeeping
Creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children
Ensuring that your new nanny is fully qualified with reputable experience is vital. Beauchamp Partners prioritise safeguarding within the recruitment process, and all candidates are obligated to go through an intense background check. The wellbeing of your entire household is prioritised when recruiting staff via Beauchamp Partners.
Personality and Expectations
Undeniably, a nanny should be compassionate and trustworthy. When undergoing the process of finding the right fit for your family, you should consider any hobbies, daily activities and the general ambience of your home. You must be transparent when discussing the functions of your family's daily life, as this will allow the nanny to adapt to your specific needs. Whether this consists of daily dog walking, or assisting children with extracurricular activities - you must include this within your search, as you will then receive interest from the most suitable candidates.
A nanny is there to help the entirety of your family, so finding the right person is crucial. Bearing this in mind, Beauchamp Partners have previously published a blog-post, which highlights things to consider when hiring a nanny.