by governess | May 13, 2026 | Nanny
Childcare represents physically demanding, hands-on work that involves constant movement, close physical contact with children, messy activities, and the kind of practical demands that make certain presentation choices functional necessities rather than optional...
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 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 | Mar 26, 2026 | Nanny
Communication forms the bedrock of every successful relationship, yet in nanny-family arrangements, establishing effective communication patterns presents unique challenges that don’t exist in typical workplace relationships or personal friendships. The intimate...
by governess | Mar 18, 2026 | Nanny
When families hire nannies, they naturally hope for lasting relationships—stable, consistent care that allows children to form secure attachments and families to rely on dependable support. Yet many nanny-family relationships end prematurely, not because of dramatic...
by governess | Mar 10, 2026 | Nanny
The process of hiring a nanny often begins with families browsing CVs, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidates’ qualifications and experience. While these steps certainly matter, families who skip crucial preliminary work—clarifying their own needs,...
