Children walking to school with their nanny The stress of the uniforms, breakfast, reading, homework, correct sports kit and umbrella/helmet fiasco are left at the door and the walk/scoot/drive to school is about to commence. As a nanny for multiple families of many siblings within one, getting them to (and from) school so they arrive (or get home) feeling seen, heard and understood, sets them off well for the rest of the day or evening. If you set off late and are constantl

I know, I know, it feels a long way from the summer holidays but these next few weeks are mayhem! Here are a few things to avoid and tips to stay sane, keep organised and enjoy your time before the children are at home for full weeks. Not keeping up the weekly routines I get it, it is sunny outside (currently) and its easy to say, I'll do that tomorrow or I'll wing it, but the laundry keeps on piling and the uniforms still need putting out. As much as you can, keep the routin

AND HOW TO MAKE THE DAY A SUCCESS! There is a lot that goes into prepping for an exhibition and I should know! Not only have I been the kids' zone host for the Clean and Tidy Home Show, London Pet Show Live and Home, Life and You but for many years, I have been selling my books and services at the Childcare and Education Expo and Nursery World Show as well as little shows in churches and schools. I have got better as the years have gone by. Most mistakes made are in the run

Most people think clutter is just about mess. But after years of helping people organise their homes, offices, and businesses, I can tell you this: Clutter is expensive. Not just emotionally or mentally — financially too. Again and again, I see people wasting money simply because they can’t see, find, or use what they already have. And often, the cost is far bigger than they realise. The Nursery That Kept Buying More Paint One nursery I worked with had redesigned their shelv

Here are 5 ways to make your week easier. Uniforms Packed Lunches Snacks Sports clubs Homework plan And read to the end for my extra tips. As a working Nanny, I live this week in and week out. Uniform To make the mornings easier, by the time I have left on for the weekend, I have already put out the uniforms in order complete with underwear and socks. While I do do an evening check, the amount of effort I have to do is a lot less. The children know to put on the correct unif

Kathryn with the IDEAL sign at the Ideal Home Show I was invited to the Ideal Home Show on complimentary tickets, not once but twice this year. And I really love the show. But it did get me thinking, what is an ideal FAMILY home. Everyone at the Ideal Home Show is looking for things to create their perfect home. But the truth is- an ideal family home isn't about what's in it. It is not about the furniture. It is not about the colour of the decking. An ideal family home is h

Mornings are rushed, mealtimes turn into battles, and the tantrums + sibling arguments feel never-ending? I’ve got you. Join my FREE live workshop on April 16th at 8pm where I’ll be sharing: ✔️ 3 simple routines to create a calmer, happier home ✔️ How to make mealtimes feel easier (and less stressful!) ✔️ Smoother school & nursery runs without the chaos ✔️ Practical ways to reduce tantrums and sibling conflict These are real-life strategies you can start using immediately

Lauren came to read her book, Mummy and the Hidden Rainbow, on the Kids' Zone at the Home, Life and You show last month. Lauren McRae and I on the kids' zone at the Home, Life and You show Lauren McRae, author of Mummy and the Hidden Rainbow and founder of Little Light Tales, writes heartfelt stories inspired by her own experiences as a mum and wellbeing coach. Her work shines a gentle light on mental health, emotions, and family connection — helping parents and children talk

Kate and I with a similar expression, while introducing her to read on the kids' zone At the kids' zone at the Home, Life and You show, I introduced Kate Hall for a lovely book reading for our children. With a huge link with my MORE TO Mealtimes book which supports families to learn almost everything through food, it made so much sense to collaborate on a blog together. Kate Hall is a regular on television sharing her message, and her book for adults is an Amazon no1 bestsel

When THE DOGFATHER asks you to pretend to be a dog, what would your answer be? It was so lovely to have Greame Hall, Channel 5's dog trainer and behaviourist on Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly come and play on the kids' zone at London Pet Show Live 2025. They say that you should never work with animals or children and at London Pet Show Live, between the two of us, we worked with both! We had a lovely chat about the similarities of dogs and toddlers- how they both love sticks, mu

Priya Kanabar and I met on the exhibition scene, having been at the Nursery World Show and the Childcare and Education Expo for the last...

As some of you may know, I am the Kids' zone host at the Clean and Tidy Home Show and part of that is to introduce amazing authors on to...

As with decluttering your language when it comes to food, as discussed in my third book, MORE TO Mealtimes, to create a positive environment

When I first met Richard, I was sat watching a talk at the @cleanandtidyhomeshow before I was due on stage for the Parenthood panel. He...

In light of the BBC article about Surrey Schools starting to do Meat-Free Mondays in order to "cut emissions and help children keep a...

When I first started nannying, my experience of sleep schedules was very much the napping in the daytime, with the parents in charge of...

As a Professional Organiser who helps parents sort family life with their children in mind I mainly started by just organising children's...

Hands up, who has bundled all the cards together and put a pile of it in with the Christmas decorations to hide away in storage for 11...

With all the clutter and mess, it is "easier" to bundle it all up and chuck it out all at once. As a nanny, I know that children learn...

In the last blog, we talked about how to plan for a more sustainable Christmas. This blog is going to look at how we can reduce the chaos...