2014 - Nanny Options by Teresa Boardman

The Children’s Practice

Nanny Options and Teresa Boardman are proud to recommend The Children’s Practice. The Children’s Practice work closely with pediatric nurse colleagues, support our public health nurse colleagues, and other specialists such as children’s dentists, child mental health specialists, cardiologists, etc. The Children’s Practice is a pediatric outpatient clinic based in South County Dublin staffed by three Consultant Pediatricians with up to 40 years’ clinical experience. They provide a full pediatric, baby & child health medical service for children from birth to 14yrs. They will perform all routine neonatal and childhood medical and developmental checkups (including newborn hearing tests). It...

Mother’s Help – Skerries, Co. Dublin

Mothers Help |

Mother’s Help – Skerries, Co. Dublin Ref: 87A Type of position: Mother’s Help Location: Skerries, Co. Dublin Description: An opportunity has become available for Mother’s help. Duties will include giving Mum an extra pair of hands, assisting with nursery duties and general household routine, organising activities for the children, and accompanying the family to and from weekly activities. Accommodation: Live Out Travel: No Car driver: Essential Own Car: Not Essential Non-smoker: Yes Nursery duties: If Required Salary: 10-12€ per hour If interested please email your CV to info@nannyoptions.ie and quote the reference number or Phone 01 533 1986 during office hours. Browse other Positions Available from Nanny...

Weekend Nannies – Nationwide

Weekend Nanny |

Weekend Nannies – Nationwide Ref: 42A Type of position: Weekend Nannies Location: Nationwide Description: We are currently recruiting weekend nannies outside the Dublin area. Duties include overnight babysitting when needed, organising appropriate activities, and light cooking when required. Car drivers absolutely essential. Candidate must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 and/or 5 years’ experience in a professional Childcare environment or as a private nanny. Accommodation: Live Out Travel: No Car driver: Essential Own Car: Essential Babysitting: Yes Weekends: Yes Non-smoker: Yes Nursery duties: If Required If interested please email your CV to info@nannyoptions.ie and quote the reference number or Phone 01 533 1986 during office hours. Browse...

Maternity Nurse – Nationwide/Overseas

Maternity Nurse |

Maternity Nurse – Nationwide/Overseas Ref: 19A Type of position: Maternity Nurse Location: Nationwide, Overseas Description: We have a number of Maternity Nurse Positions available in Ireland and overseas. Experienced in the care and nurturing of newborns and young babies. Duties include giving parents’ advice, feeding, assisting mum while breast feeding or bottle feeding, winding and techniques, changing nappies, bathing when required, sterilising/preparation of feeding equipment, and establishing a sleep routine for the baby. Must have qualification in Midwifery, Paediatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing, or 10 years or more in experience with newborns. Hours: Variable typically 10pm-7am; Accommodation: Live Out Travel: No Car driver: Essential Own...

Historical Sites in Ireland

Children's Activities, Out and About with Nanny, Toddler Activities |

Visting historical sites in Ireland with your children can be educational as well as fun. We have listed some historical sites that we hope may be of interest to you. If there are more that you think we have missed, please get in touch and we can add your favourite to our list. Northern Ireland: Giant’s Causeway www.giantscausewayofficialguide.com Titanic Visitors Centre www.titanicbelfast.com Marble Arch caves. www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com Meath: The Passage Tomb at Newgrange in County Meath www.newgrange.ie Hill of Tara www.hilloftara.com Trim Castle www.trimcastle.com Dublin: Guinness Storehouse www.guinness-storehouse.com Dublin Zoo www.dublinzoo.ie Phoenix Park www.phoenixpark.ie National Library www.nli.ie St. Patrick’s Cathedral...

Christmas Decoration Idea

Christmas |

This clever idea was sent in from one of our fabulous nannies, Annie Driver. Aside from her experience in childcare, Annie has a strong background in Art, with a degree in Fine Arts and Design. Annie is also an active participant in Art Therapy and has worked on several projects bringing together the benefits of art to Children. “My Xmas Decoration Idea may sound simple but I often think ‘simple’ in busy family life can be great for the family to do as an activity together. It is my family tradition during the buildup to Xmas to make...

Nutrition – Good Bacteria

First Time Parent, Nutrition for Children, Nutrition for Newborns, Toddler Nutrition |

Development of Gut Bacteria. New parents may not be aware of the huge part our microbiome (the name given to the population of more than 100 trillion microorganisms that live in our digestive tract, skin and other parts of our bodies) play in our overall health and digestive wellness. Intestinal flora plays an important part in health. There are over 500 different species of bacteria living in our gut totalling more than the number of cells in our bodies by a factor of 10. This “army” is built up from birth. During a lifetime our individual biome receives many...

Health Centres

First Aid for Children, First Aid for Newborns, First Aid for Twins, First Aid Information - Nannies, First Time Parent, Second Time Parents, Toddler First Aid |

A list of Dublin based Health Centres, please feel free to print it out and keep it in a safe place. Health Centres – North Co, Dublin Donabate Health Centre St Patrick’s Terrace Postcode: North Co Dublin Area: Donabate Phone: 01 8436079 Donabate Medical Centre Portrane Road Postcode: North Co Dublin Area: Donabate Phone: 01 8435557 Lusk Health Centre Postcode: North Co Dublin Area: Lusk Phone: 01 8709017/8709019 Oldtown Health Centre Postcode: North Co Dublin Area: Swords Phone: 01 8078822 Portmarnock Health Centre Postcode: North Co Dublin Area: Portmarnock Phone: 01 8460311 Rush Health Centre Postcode: North Co Dublin...

Activities, Parks, Playgrounds and Animal Farms

Activities for Newborns, Children's Activities, Out and About with Nanny, Toddler Activities |

Sometimes we can be stuck for ideas to keep the children occupied, we hope you enjoy this list of Activities, Parks, Playgrounds and Animal Farms and that it comes in handy for you. Parks, Playgrounds and Animal Farms: The Kildare Maze, Co. Kildare – www.thekildaremaze.com Oak Park, Carlow – www.carlowgardentrail.com/oak_park_forest_park.htm Glenroe Farm, Wicklow – www.glenroefarm.com Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry, Wicklow – www.powerscourt.com Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 – www.phoenixpark.ie Airfield Park House, Kilmacud, Dublin 18 – www.airfield.ie Rathfarnham Castle – playground and castle – Visit Dublin – Kids Dublin – Rathfarnham Castle Newbridge House, Donabate, Co. Dublin – www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com Malahide Castle, Malahide,...

Activity and Adventure Centres

Activities for Newborns, Children's Activities, Out and About with Nanny, Toddler Activities |

Awesome Walls Climbing Centre, Finglas, Dublin11 Awesome Walls Climbing Centres Kart-City Raceway, Dublin Airport Kart City Raceway Tricky Tricksters Magic Castle, Naas, Co. Kildare Magic Castle The Ark, Dublin The Ark, Dublin. Arts & Entertainment for children Dome Family Entertainment Centre, Carlow The Dome Greenan Farm Museum and Maze, Wicklow Greenan Farm Maze & Museuns Clara Lara Fun Park Wicklow www.claralara.com Funtasia Waterpark, Co. Louth www.funtasia.ie Clap Handies, Dublin ClapHandies National Sea Life Centre, Co. Wicklow Bray SEA LIFE Aquarium Zipit Forest Adventures, Dublin & Roscommon Zipit Forest Adventures National Transport Museum, Howth, Co, Dublin The National Transport Museum of...