by governess | May 4, 2026 | Nanny
Timea is the founder of The Governess & Co. Over the past three years, she’s worked with over 600 families and countless talented childcare professionals across Marbella, Madrid, and beyond. Through these experiences, she’s witnessed how understanding...
by governess | Apr 23, 2026 | Parenting
Few parenting experiences create more stress, embarrassment, and feelings of helplessness than children’s public meltdowns. The grocery store tantrum where your toddler screams and throws items while other shoppers stare. The restaurant meltdown that disrupts...
by governess | Apr 14, 2026 | Childcare
Language shapes reality in profound ways, particularly for young children who are still forming fundamental beliefs about their capabilities, potential, and relationship with challenges. The specific words adults use when children struggle with tasks, encounter...
by governess | Apr 10, 2026 | Nanny
A nanny candidate recently called our agency with clear availability: “I’m an experienced nanny, available Monday to Friday, nine to five.” My response surprised her: “Me too—that’s exactly the schedule I’d want in my life!”...
by governess | Apr 1, 2026 | Childcare
Holiday weeks bring excitement, special events, family gatherings, and disruptions to normal schedules that adults generally navigate without difficulty. Yet children—particularly young children whose sense of security depends heavily on predictable patterns—often...
