As I mentioned in my previous post, I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed with the current task in hand (perpetuated by the looming 12 week summer holiday). I have been day dreaming about a fairy Godmother entering my domain and waving a magic wand over my (first world – let’s keep some perspective) problems, so that we too, can look calm and happy like 95% of the Instagram accounts that I (@thelondonmummy) follow. Simplify my life. That’s all I ask.
Below are 4 business’s that have been set up to help people like you and me.
This company can help you find that fairy Godmother to help you with ‘domestic’ duties such as looking after the children or the housework. If you aren’t sure what you need, start with a consultation to decipher what sort of help you need to begin with. I know that sometimes when my children are being uber sweet, I want to be sole charge and delegate the washing to a willing pair of hands however after a few blue smarties and a late night (them not me) I would prefer a super nanny to take them off my hands and for me to put my marigolds on. This is why I know I need someone flexible who allows for my indecision, but I think I need to know more than that!
Catherine or Alexa can give an objective opinion on what they think might be right for your personal situation at the time and then begin the hunt for you.
Contact Alexa or Catherine Sort Your Help
Alexa and Catherine
Here are just a few examples of when parents use them:
- Their usual nursery is closed for the day
- Their permanent nanny is off sick
- Their childminder is going to be on holiday
- The school has (another!) inset day
- They want some time for themselves (hmmm might just book in that emergency weekend nanny now…)
Contact Venetia at Emergency Childcare
Venetia with Tabitha and Francesca
Tutoring, homework assistance and a healthy tea? That’s the best 3 in 1 deal I have heard of in a while. Tash Rosin has cornered a gap in the market to help alleviate that sometimesstressfulwithallthechildrenathome time of homework and tea. Can’t quite justify it yet (colouring half circles and days of the week at prep time – I can just about manage) but I am definitely ‘bookmarking’ Tash for later on.
Contact Tash at Teatime Tutors
Tash mid tutoring
There has been lots of coverage in the news of late about consultations with professional advisers on ‘where would be the best Public School for your unborn child’ (OK, I exaggerate but I am not that far off the mark). However, for those new to the British system or indeed to London, I can see that it could be mighty helpful to lift the fog on what’s what in terms of the British education system. Atleast it will give you peace of mind if you are unsure about your next step.
Rose is a lovely girl who works as a nursery consultant for Quintessentially Education and can help advise what nursery may suit your child, especially if you have a clear trajectory of education in mind. Get the nursery right and Ox-bridge here we come…
Contact Rose at Quintessentially Education
