Autumn’s here – which means a sensory delight for kids and grown-ups of all ages as the leaves change colours and shiny conker treasures nestle in the grass. Get ready to embrace the changing of the seasons and have fun too with these autumnal ideas for after school. Koru Kids has after school nannies in…
The after school stretch. It’s a tough one. Our kids are often tired and cranky after a long day of excitement and stimulation but we’re keen to reconnect and hear all about their day, longing to enjoy some time with them before it all starts again. The pressure is real, for everyone. Here’s how to…
No matter how much we love our kids, there are days when keeping children occupied is exhausting. Here are 10 fun ways to keep young minds engaged without having to use much of your precious brainpower or physical energy. Koru Kids has after school nannies in your local area Start here Prompt their imaginations There's…
Quite often, I find myself completely absorbed in the game: how to build a sturdy dining table for the brontosaurus, or to ensure the stegosaurus has a comfortable enough wooden bed. Meanwhile, my son has wandered off and is equally lost in emptying the kitchen cupboards or feeding ice to his cuddly fighter plane.
Koru Kids has after school nannies in your local area Find out more The day you have been looking forward to and dreading in equal measure is drawing nearer: your child’s first day at school. They are about to step into a world that means uniforms, homework and suddenly, you find yourself having moments of…
We’ve just introduced nanny shares to our after school nanny service at Koru Kids. To celebrate, we’re offering 30 free hours of shared care to every family that signs up and hires one of our nannies with another family by the end of September.* In case you don't know what a nanny share is… A…
After school nanny shares can be brilliant for kids, parents and nannies alike. Kids get to play with a friend, parents save money by sharing the cost of the nanny, and nannies get paid more per hour. It's a true win-win-win for everyone. Want to know more about nanny share? Read this post. Haven’t signed…
After school nanny shares can be brilliant for kids, parents and nannies alike. Kids get to play with a friend. Parents save money by sharing the cost of the nanny. And nannies get paid more per hour. It's a true win-win-win for everyone. Introducing after school nanny share A nanny share is where two families…
Hitchin Lavender. Image: Shutterstock Instagram has given prominence to many previously unheralded trends, the latest of which being lavender fields. The purple plant has grown in popularity recently and as a result, more and more farms are opening to the general public. We’ve compiled a list of the four best lavender fields around London for…
"I love the flexibility of nanny share – we can increase or decrease our hours each week and our nanny has been great, we really fell on our feet with her." Mum of two, Blackheath We love nanny shares because we believe it ticks the boxes for all the most important parts of childcare, from…