Children don’t behave randomly, even if it sometimes feels that way, especially in the middle of a Tesco aisle meltdown. In my experience, understanding how children develop has completely changed the way I approach childcare. What might look like difficult behaviour is often something much deeper, and recognising this can make a huge difference in how situations are handled (and save you fighting the urge to pull your hair out). One of the most important things I’ve learned

Event and travel nannying often sounds glamorous – and sometimes, it is. Working in new environments, high-end settings, and expensive hotels can seem exciting from the outside. However, in my experience, it also comes with a lot of unpredictability and pressure (which, I’ll admit, I tend to thrive on). This side of childcare requires a different set of skills, from adapting quickly to managing children in high-pressure environments. Exploring the beautiful cliffs in Doonbeg,

From the outside, nannying can look like snacks, naps and trips to the park, which is technically true, but also slightly misleading. In my experience, the perfect day appears calm and simple. But it is usually carefully structured behind the scenes, and can unravel quite quickly over something as small as the wrong snack or even the wrong colour cup. A typical day at Shreya’s Nest (it will always feel weird speaking about myself in the third person) involves so much more tha