If you’re a parent in Nairobi, you probably know what I’m talking about. You wake up one morning in February, and suddenly… everything feels heavier. The kids are louder than usual, the house is messier than it was yesterday, and even making tea feels like...
In many homes, parents face an important decision when childcare needs arise: should they hire a trained nanny or a general house help? At first glance, both options may seem similar. After all, both involve someone coming into your home to assist with daily duties....
A nanny plays a central role in the daily rhythm of your home — caring for your child, maintaining routines, and supporting you as a parent. But even the most skilled nanny can struggle if there is no clear structure to guide the day. Many...
December is a magical time filled with family, celebrations, and holiday cheer. But it can also be overwhelming with endless to-do lists, traveling, and trying to keep everything on track....
When you decide to hire a house help in Nairobi, (or anywhere else for that matter) you are adding a complete stranger to your household. This is the main reason why the interview and hiring process should never be treated casually. Even though the house...
One of the most important and yet challenging issues for people living in Nairobi is finding a good house help. In fact, getting a reliable house help has become such a daunting task, that many families in Nairobi have gone to alternative ways.If you live...
The Year That Was! This year, 2020, has been an eventful and unique one. We have experienced another perspective of life no one had ever envisioned. With the coming of the pandemic, we have discovered alternative ways of living the day-to-day lives that we might have...
'For better, for worse.' These words are part of the vows couples make when entering into marriage - a simple phrase, yet so heavy and committal. Well, a wife would expect to be at her husband's side during good times and during bad. But what...
So you’ve looked into childcare options and you’ve decided that a nanny will work best for you and your family, but how do you know what makes a good nanny and how will know that the nanny you have chosen will work the best for...
Finding the right nanny for your family isn’t always easy or quick. It is always good to know the kind of help that you want It is also good to start the process earlier to enable you to give a good orientation to your nanny....