Doesn’t Get Better Than This Training Bundle: 12 hour blended learning Paediatric First Aid mapped to Ofsted requirements for both the Voluntary and Compulsory registers Common Core Skills, Introduction to Nannying mapped to Ofsted requirements DBS check Enhanced Choose your study dates from each course and just note them when you go to the basket at…
How it Rolls The Job of Finding a Job In 2019 First things first Accept that this is really an overnight process and can actually take anything up to six months ie if it doesn’t happen in four weeks you are not failing. Turn of the year, February and March are really good months.
Is it just us or does every single post you read at the moment tell you how this year’s resolution is about how you are going to be your best self? And is it just us or does it make you do an internal ‘yeah, yeah, yeah’ and then you think about it a bit, buy…
The photograph of the delicious Knafeh is by Clerkenwell Boy After seven years of war, children and families in Syria still face violence, displacement, disease and starvation, with nearly 2 million children living in besieged or hard-to-reach areas. Another 2.6 million children are now living in precarious conditions as refugees in neighbouring Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan,…
Live web event today Riverside Cares with The Child Feeding Guide Expert support for Parents and Professionals Post your questions about Allergies Food rejection, Mirroring adults eating behaviour, Trying new foods, Protecting a child with allergies when they are in the care of other people, How to deal with anaphylaxis, How to comfort children in…
We’re big fans of Marta Sanahuja aka Delicious Martha on Instagram, it’s not by chance that she has a 230k following. She’s shared with us our recipe for oh so yummy and a great all-rounder for the winter.
We had the best of times at our annual Teenie Halloweenie Pop-Up at Stepney City Farm. This year we held a Spookie Halloween Craft Camp , and whow you really showed you know a thing or two about making fab and kinda scary masks!
You know this is a massively popular course so we thought we should mention we’ve just added all the dates for 2019 and if you buy now you will still get the 2018 prices!
We’re determined to have a healthy Halloween and what better way than creating a veggie skeleton and best bit is you can eat every bit of it.
We love the Bow Sewing Bee, it meets up locally at Snap,Roman Road from 6.30-8.30pm and in a phew, what-a-relief, really, kinda-way it is open to everyone like us (the fingers and thumbs brigade) ie totally inexperienced through to experienced sewing mavens who can knock up a frock with some fab vintage fabric from Olive…
When do children become aware of their own body image? Children become aware of their own body image as young as eight years old according to a new study by the University of Melbourne, led by Dr Elizabeth Hughes. At this stage according to the study, with this heightened awareness, young children can be at…
Earlier this year I joined a team of researchers with one task, find the untold stories of East London’s suffragettes, the women who stood shoulder to shoulder with Sylvia Pankhurst but whose names are no longer familiar, or perhaps were never known outside of the local area. The wonderful and scary bit of the project…
Fatherhood is brilliant and daunting in equal measure. We’ve spoken to loads of dads and dads-to-be, and we hear that a big worry you have (which you share with full time working mums) is how to keep up with every milestone and development, how to learn to do the basics and to understand what is…
Our one-day paediatric first aid certificated course is hugely popular and a great price £59.00 taught in our Holborn (Piccadilly Line) training room which makes bags of sense as it is so central and so easy to get to.
Can’t believe a year has flown by and suddenly it’s our favourite summer city beach activity, the parent and baby fest at JW3, a veritable feast of events for parents and parents to be at the beautiful community centre on the Finchley Road. It’s super easy to get to and from Finchley Road tube station…
Combining our love of knitting and our favourite hang out spot came together for a beautiful pop-up event recently at Stepney City Farm.
We’ve got a terrific easter holiday sale on at the moment which is offering some fantastic prices for a limited time. 12-hour paediatric first aid (1 day in the classroom and 6 hours learning from our internet course accessible 24/7 Full Price £80 – SALE PRICE £60 This course is suitable for nursery staff, early years…
Are you a Childcare Voucher or Tax Free Childcare scheme fan? Or are you frankly unsure which best suits your needs but you know you should access one of the schemes that help paying for childcare?
Introducing our new course for 2018 QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) a fully accredited paediatric first aid course and we’re setting it at a brilliantly good value price £80 You will be taught by a highly experienced trainer whose aim is to ensure you know what to do should a medical…
Welcome back! hope you had a splendid break. In the mood for a bit of updating? Check out our training sessions. Did you know you can start as quickly as this weekend with our popular Common Core Skills Session and the following weekend with our one day first aid course mapped to the Ofsted register!…
Let the celebrations begin. Christmas conjures up so many powerful images ranging from religious to family gatherings and much is informed by food. Delicious sugary, syrupy food, chocolate galore and cookies. Don’t despair there is a healthy take on this. ‘Feeding Children Well – Fostering Positive Relationships with Food’ So how do we, at a…
Do you like a cracking little crochet project for the holidays but have a short attention span? The great thing is that there are some really talented designers out there and the good news is that the pattens are often really accessible and small enough to finish in one sitting.
Giving the gift of knowledge and make someone’s 2018. We can create a personalised tailor made gift letter detailing the courses you are buying for your friend. There’s loads to choose from just click through here or why not call one of our team for advice 020 7374 6363
Need a hand over the holiday? We offer full and part time, full and part day experienced qualified, DBS checked professional childcarers. Our tailor made service will find the best options available. Nannies and home helpers can be booked from as little as four hours all the way through to a whole day and evening.…
Black Friday Weekend OFFER ends Monday 4th December 2017: Access your full saving of £30 Three essential elements, an excellent one day paediatric first aid course mapped to Ofsted requirements, delivered in our Holborn classroom (a short walk from Holborn Tube Station on the Piccadilly line). The Training Bundle consists of : 1 day accelerated Paediatric…
We’re always looking for smart hacks to head off faddy eating moments and Dutch based photographer and mum Sandra Baars has came up with a brilliant answer, which doubles up as a terrific idea to makes her 5 year old very happy, and its all about fruit. She figured out that a plate of fruit…
Hi Keep checking in as we’ll be adding others and popping in time limited crackers just for you, we’ll even be reducing some of our bundles!
We think this should be on your radar, just published, The Big Book of Treasures by Raphi Honigstein. It tells the cracking stories of famous treasure hunters with beautiful illustrations. If you’re looking for tales of searching for gold coins, mysteries and temple treasure hunts then this beautifully illustrated children’s book is an ace choice…
Our recent all day on line Ask the Expert event threw up some brilliant questions ranging from how to start weaning through to how to ensure your child doesn’t get scared at halloween. Click the link here to check out how the expert panel answered, and if you haven’t checked into this link before you’ll…
Scary food for play dates honestly can be healthy, these sweet potatoes pumpkin heads, beetroot witches hats and potato ghosts look every bit as good as a plate of snacks or sweets and are a brilliant idea from Womansday.com and Live Love Learn, the link will take you straight to the recipe. Just remember to…
Halloween is, for the gang at Riverside Cares, the best of times, all the things we love come together. In between our usual stuff … finding you terrific childcare jobs and staff and teaching, we have a hauntingly impressive burst of creativity. We start carving pumpkins, prepping for spooky trick or treat and…
When we first ‘met’ Kitty on her adorable instagram site @kittythepotofgold we were instantly smitten. She’s ridiculously creative and its such a treat that she’s sharing her skills with us. Here’s a 101 to making her little folk and if you need you’d prefer Kitty to make one for you she has the best…
It’s when baby crying reaches its peak. But what is actually happening? What is crying? Is it a signal of despair, isolation or happiness? The hard to get your head round version is Happy Tears, can there be such a thing?
Is there anyone who doesn’t adore an eclair? How about making the perfect one and then customizing! Let’s get started with this basic eclair recipe Preparation time: 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves:Makes about 12 éclairs With thanks to BBC Recipes Equipment and preparation: You will need…
Our very popular 1 day course has been mapped to the requirements of the Ofsted Voluntary Register. The perfect certificated session for Nannies, Babysitters, Au Pairs and family members. Taught in a small group in a Holborn in Central London which is near to lots of transport links. We’ve uploaded all our dates through to December 2018.…
What we love about this recipe is its sheer simplicity, obviously not one for folks who have an allergic reaction to nuts* but otherwise so very straightforward. We discovered it last summer and it has become a staple for us ever since.
We are delighted to announce the winner of our Unicorn Sunglasses competition. It’s Lorriane Tinsley with this gorgeous little birthday cake, made with love for a fourth birthday. Lorraine has won some fab rims and notebook from Spangled. The Spangled team can be found at Wilderness Festival this weekend if you just have to have your own pair!…
Find Your Inner Artist in our brilliant summer competition Riverside Cares loves Unicorns and we love Spangled’s fab glasses and you could win them! Like to win a pair of Spangled Rims embellished with black crystals, rainbow stars and a sparkly unicorn complete with a rainbow tail? Here’s how to enter: Make a fab Unicorn Artwork Image Go crazy, it can be nail…
Well the weather this week is a story of two halves. Sitting here actually still drying off from last nights deluge, looking back what amazing weather we had for one of the fun-ist (is that a word??) of days. This year’s Parent & Baby Fest at JW3 saw more than 500 of you come by to…
Brilliant Free event for Parents and Parents to be at JW3 Finchley Road, classes, beach party, crafts and more
Click this link to check out some terrific irresistible special offers!
Hippie Art, floral shirts, white trousers … it’s here its June and as far as we’re concerned it’s officially summer! Who cares that the weather may be dippy? As far as we’re concerned its summertime and we’re lovin’ it in the city.
Save the date! June 24th from 10-1 in East London for this special Parent Pop Up event for parents and expecting parents. Birthwright and Riverside Cares and their friends are creating a series of fun, social, informative events, workshops and sessions. East London Baby Collective will be a place to get advice and…
The wonderful thing about May bank holiday weekend is that you really feel it is possible that summer is around the corner, come rain or shine. As part of our instagram stars and creatives programme, we’re delighted to share how to make Tanja Berlin’s brilliant crochet headband.
Heading to the kitchen this evening? On a beautiful summers evening remember that lemons don’t just make lemonade! Our friends at Konditor & Cook are sharing some of their yummiest recipes with us.
Brilliant Special Offer!! Available until 6PM Wednesday 3rd May 2017 Baby & Child First Aid for Families 3 Hour Course Delivered in your home or community setting of your choice 3 Hour We’re giving you a 20% discount on this popular Essential life saving course Core price £28 per participant This essential three hour course…
Easter is here and, for many of us, this means an abundance of Easter eggs for our children. You already know that a seemingly never-ending stream of well-meaning family members and friends
Everyone needs one this weekend!
We knew that armed with a pot of glue, some ace stickers and some amazing fresh food that our young gang of farm fans were going to rise to the challenge and Eat Fresh Green Food.
Stuff to see and do whilst you are here: Visit the Polytunnels and see where the plants are growing 🐌Taste some freshly picked Chard 🌿 🐌Try some of Chef Christina’s Chunky Cannelloni Bean and Chard Puree or Chard Frittata 😋 🐌Get crafty in the school room 🖌
Nearly all plants have leaves. The leaves are important! The leaves on green plants soak up the sunlight and together with water turn it into food to feed the plants so they can grow. (image with thanks to kid activities.net)
What is a Poly Tunnel? It is a tunnel made of polyethylene. Inside it heats up when the sun shines down on it (this happens on sunny and cloudy days). The heat warms up the plants and soil inside the poly tunnel and makes it grow faster than it would outside in the ground. You…
Chard, a little 🌿that packs a mighty #GoodForYa punch, powers up a mouthwatering vegan frittata created specially for our pop up event at Stepney City Farm. BTW is it only us that think Chard Frittata sounds just Hakuna Matata (okay cue for a Lion King Singalong)
Delicious recipe from Chef Christina Chan of Stepney City Farm Cafe And why Christina Chan just got sneaky!
We want to give a shout out to everyone about a brilliant and important project, the creation of a museum celebrating the rich social, political and cultural history of East End women, so many of whom, over more than a century have played a profound role in improving the lives of all women. The founders…
Get those wellies on or get those sandals and a sunhat on! Who knows what the weather will be like and who cares, it really doesn’t matter! Join us for an indoor-outdoor adventure at our favorite spot Stepney City Farm. We’re popping up with the gang for an ace adventure for the mighty two…
We can’t wait for our two Easter Holiday free Pop Up events for 2 years – 8 years taking place at Stepney City Farm. We’ll be exploring this fantastic magical place for two special events on the mornings of April 13th and April 20th We’ve got a stack of interesting stuff to do, indoors or outdoors,…
There will be a day when we can say there is absolute gender equality and the topic is so old hat and boring that we simply don’t need to have it any more. However that day isn’t coming anytime soon which is terribly sad. International Womens Day was founded more than a hundred years ago…
Can’t wait to see you! This friday and saturday at Olympia in Kensington. We’ve got a competition with an ace prize so why not nip over to stand D18 to say hello and answer our quiz questions! And …. grab the opportunity to have a one to one session with one of our expert team…
Great offers and discounts to pep up February. Choose from paediatric first aid, parenting skills, CPD, Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and training bundles.
There’s no better home hub for experimenting with a purely vegetable diet than at Dirt Candy a terrific NYC restaurant with an ace cookbook we can all access wherever we live. We are really delighted that the team from Dirt Candy are sharing with us a bunch of their yummy make-it-at-home recipes and ideas that you can…
Join us for a saturday morning on the 4th February, an adventure filled with all things dotty care of artist Sonoko Obuchi, its a celebration of Yayoi’s iconic work and great for 4-10 years and accompanying adults. Of course we love the location too Hackney City Farm! So get your dots on and come on…
Sincerely Louise has a cult following and is one of the most creative London based knitters around at the moment, no wonder she recently won the Etsy Grand Prize. You know we’re mad about knitting and we love nothing more than a great hat with a bobble, so you could say our competition with Sincerely…
By some splendid coincidence, this year the Jewish festival of Chanukah falls pretty much the same time as Christmas, so lots of folks get to celebrate at the same time.
We love food it’s true! and we love good food even more!! If you’re a pal of ours on instagram at http://instagram.com/riversidecares you’ll already know about the worldwide network of amazing cooks that we’ve been introducing to you over the last year. In 2018 we will be continuing to share recipes and ideas from these superstar…
When it comes to guiding our children to make healthy food choices and to have a healthy lifestyle, parents and professional homebased childcarers are key, they are, if you will, the gatekeepers and the ones that light the way towards a positive relationship with food and exercise. All the information we consume,…
We can’t wait to get folding and chuffed to be sharing Coco Sato’s Minimalist Christmas Tree tutorial with you. Her sheer creativity explains why she is a Pantone Color Inspires award winner.
It’s every parent’s challenge how to gently encourage your baby into a routine that establishes nighttime and daytime, or how to re-establish that routine if it’s been disrupted. Join Jill Wheatcroft, Lecturer in Child Health for an excellent session which will establish some really good practice and discuss what to do if you’ve tried everything…
Join us for a special sunday morning session in north london at 11am on December 4th. We will be at one of our favorite spots, JW3. We chose sunday morning for this session to allow many of you who we know would love to attend together to come along and babies are welcome! We will…
Ingredients 2lbs 11oz pumpkin or squash 3 tablespoons olive oil seasoning 1 teaspoon crushed coriander and fennel seeds A large pinch of chilli flakes Oven mark 6 180 degrees c fan oven or 200 degrees c in a regular oven It’s really simple! Peel and trim the pumpkin or squash then cut in half…
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Well Stepney and Hackney really know how to party and what’s more our favorite places became the venue for Teenie Halloweenie 2016. We were joined at Stepney City Farm by our friends from Tower Hamlets Mums partners this year. And wow you really turned out in huge numbers which we loved and the weather was…
What does this week mean to you? Halloween parties, dressing up and trick or treat, or is a nightmare but not of the Elm Street variety. All about you running the gauntlet trying to avoid stuff your child is allergic to, attempting to manage what can be a potentially out of control experience, when it…
Thinking about dressing up ideas at the moment and the notion of having an arty party kinda Halloween really appeals, with a cute add on to learn about the artists. We just happen to be huge fans of OhHappy Day who nailed it with these terrific ideas a few years back. Putting the ideas together are actually…
The wonderful thing about having an excuse to dress up in the autumn is that nature has handed us a fabulous palate and so many ideas we don’t even know where to start. We love this and its easy to make too. Great for Halloween and a simple craft idea that can be combined with…
“The One Day First Aid Training course was a great way to update my certification. With a friendly and approachable instructor, the day was a perfect balance of learning combined with sharing stories and experiences from other nannies on the course. I left at the end of the day feeling confident in my first aid…
If it really looks like you are going to get stuck indoors or have to tolerate buckets of cold rain being dumped on your head without any prior warning, then why not embrace it and hit the stove.
Have you completed safeguarding training and need to refresh it or do you have an interest in understanding more either as a professional or as parent. This 3 hour evening course will equip you perfectly to understand the key basics. This course covers areas such as ‘the signs and symptoms of abuse, procedures to follow…
Ever come across one of your child’s friends who is a super picky eater? Or a niece or nephew? They come with an instruction pack from their parents about what they will and won’t eat, which of course out of respect and so that you don’t trigger a meltdown, you comply with. Do you wonder…
Cooking and keeping a small child busy at the same time is the eternal challenge. We’ve been asking mums and you know what? You’ve come up with some great ideas! Here’s seven ‘my blue heaven’ #childcarehacks we just have to share:
It happens like that for some people, they suddenly know exactly what they want to do as a career and for others it sort of creeps up on them, bang in the middle of doing something completely different. The tell tale signs that it is time for a change is when you really feel that
Can we say the best thing about rainy days is that we get to do lots of cool indoor stuff and get to spread all over the floor and not feel guilty about it or under pressure to get out with a buggy full of things and instead have the best day in EVER! So #LetsGetBusy
Is it really two weeks since Baby and Toddler fest over at JW3? Only just getting ‘pen to paper’ on this one. You know it is an event that is dear to our heart, hands-on and we get to meet all of you, which we love, and hundreds of you came. This year we taught baby…
We can’t wait for this years summer fest! It’s free and it’s fab! Drop in or stay for the day
Likely you feel the same as we do that this has been a momentous day, one our children will ask us about when they’re grown up and a later generation will likely study. If you joined our morning session together at Belsize Community Library now seems ages ago, instead of a mere 36 hours!…
It’s been a bit of a crazy month, and after last weeks live Q&A (which btw watch this space …we have decided to leave the ‘live’ ummm ‘live’ and we’ll be posting some #WhatyaThink questions soon) our feet haven’t touched the ground. The questions were really wide ranging and to give you the ‘flavour’ (pun…
Join us for our next event in our Expert Insights Series A free Webinar on Thursday May 12th 2016 We’ll be talking about …. faddy eating, food rejection, childcare solutions, sorting out sleepless nights Yep you name it we’ll be talking about it and answering your questions. Click this link http://riversidecares.wpengine.com/questions/ upload your question, great tip…
You will be taught by a highly experienced Trainer, whose aim is to ensure you know what to do should a medical accident or emergency occur. This certificated 1 day accelerated Paediatric First Aid course, complies with Ofsted voluntary registration requirements, is suitable for parents, nannies, babysitters, family members, au pairs and anyone who wishes to equip themselves with this…
Why not combine two favourite things? We love a good cup of coffee and we love sharing parenting hacks. So we decided to add the two together and starting on Wednesday 2nd March and then every first wednesday of the month we are meeting at Vesuvio Cafe in Three Colt Lane for a natter, some…
This week at in Camden Jill will be holding a special, woman only, breastfeeding and feeding session from 10.45-12.00. In a super relaxed environment as well as sharing her extensive knowledge she will also be giving you time to ask questions and hear about how other mums are getting on, Jill will share tips and…
Would you like to learn how to encourage your baby to develop good sleeping patterns? Be able to read your baby’s signals and learn to create routines that separate both day and night? Looking for advice or reassurance?
She’s our favourite London Mum doing Carpool Karaoke with James Cordon and yes we love that she raps too! and could ‘Shout the front door’ become our new go to expression? Warning run this one to the end and turn the sound up load and sing sing sing
The best thing about this time of year is that we have an excuse to get on our favourite woolly hat and our wellies and have a stomp around outside especially with such lovely mild weather. But what if you don’t have that pom pom topped hat to pull on, or you fancy a…
It’s that time of year when sparkles are the only way to go and we love an excuse to dress up and have a boogie. We spotted this in a local toy shop and think it’s adorable, now we have to find the excuse to buy one! But we are thinking in the absence…
You know the feeling, you walk into work, or if you are a parent you were about to hand over, when the flashing light on the answer phone or the text to your mobile tells you that you are going to be one down or without cover and the day hasn’t even started. Well the…
We’re very excited about our new residency at JW3 in Swiss Cottage London NW3. Not only is it a beautiful, child friendly building with a fab cafe it is also a great parent and family hub. Our very own Jill Wheatcroft (scroll to the bottom for a bit about Jill)* who many of you will already…
Let the celebrations begin. Christmas conjures up so many powerful images ranging from religious to family gatherings and much is informed by food. Delicious sugary, syrupy food, chocolate galore and cookies. Don’t despair there is a healthy take on this.
If you know us well you’ll know we love a good festival and chanukah ticks all our boxes.
Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween they are the perfect way to express yourself well into November.
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There’s so much to do in November and we’re adding events, sessions and classes all the time in our Parenting Hub
There were so many amazing craft mavens out there.
We headed into Halloween Weekend with our own party Teenie Halloweenie party at Hackney City Farm with our BFF Mumsnet Hackney
Create your own Teenie Halloweenie cut out playground.
We’re delighted that the fab Violet Bakery and bespoke cake company in Wilton Way Hackney is giving one lucky person the chance to win one of their famous cakes.
Make your own Mini Pumpkin Patch decoration with this simple step by step guide.
Save the date! Jill will be teaching at JW3 on the morning of November 10th 2015
We’ve been listening carefully to what you care about and want to know more about.
It’s a hippy-dippy, let’s have a party, kinda Californian pumpkin decorating day for the gals at Riverside Cares.
In honour of World Vegetarian Day we’re sharing this delish little number not least because it is the perfect time of the year for butternut squash. Hemsley and Hemsley recipes always tick all our Feed Your Children Well boxes and are great for the whole family. We figure cook it today and look forward to…
Kim Catterill, loved by a generation in Sex and the City has added British broadcaster to her ouevre with her one day take-over of BBC’s Woman’s Hour. Let’s be clear this is not my usual go-to radio spot, however for Kim I’ll turn that dial and I can report she owned the show, just as she…
Well we came down to earth with a bump! There we were, earlier this year, ready to celebrate the sending of rocket seeds up into space.
Traditional outfit and a must if your not too keen on your waistline, this could turn out to be the best dressing up outfit EVER
Don’t feel bad if you can’t wait for the school year to start again.
Brainstorming over coffee, we tried to decide what would we like every parent to find the time to do?
Ever heard of Chuseok or Hangawi? They just happens to be two names for the Korean harvest festival celebrated by Koreans around the world. We love a good fest so come on in and get the Bi Bim in your Bi Bim Bap, the Song in your Songpyeon and check out if Lil Kim actually likes Kimche.
The moment when a child meets their new brother or sister for the first time is unforgetable.
That’s what we call a perfect day. Dipping in and out of sessions stuffed with things we’re interested in.
The air was filled with the aroma of spices and our mouths watered in anticipation.
For a limited period we will be having a summer sale on some of our most popular courses and one day sessions.
Need some help but not sure how much or when. No problem!
We’ve been searching for the yummiest recipe using rocket leaves and we think we’ve found it. Not only does it super good for you but making the dough is a great activity to do together.
Discovering a project that encourages children to get out in the fresh air, plant seeds and be part of a space-age experiment that combines planting ideas and reminding everyone how cool space-science is, left us starstruck but we did not fully prepare for all eventualities.
Do you have a new baby? Toddlers running around? Are you pregnant? Come along for this free one day celebration of birth, the first years and beyond.
The Riverside Cares gang love a picnic and we love an outing to the beach too and who cares what the weather’s like as long as it isn’t raining. For us there is one British cookery writer who best captures perfect food for the great outdoors, it’s Nigel Slater. His use of simple ingredients that taste…
You can plan for everything but you can’t plan for the weather for an outdoors event.
So here’s the challenge, sometimes the weather is soggy and sometimes it’s soaring temperatures. How do we address the issue of protecting children and teens with such diverse weather conditions? In a way the weather flip-‐flop helps illustrate that the problems and potential damage is exactly the same. Summer sun is brutal and cloud cover…
She’s here and she’s looking smashing, Princess Charlotte. She’s already made her first style statement sporting an adorable handmade bonnet. You know the gals from Riverside Cares can’t resist getting their knitting and crochet needles out. We’ve searched the archives and with thanks to free vintage crochet.com we’ve found this sweet baby set circa 1947 from Doreen Knitting Books.
Heading to the kitchen for the holidays? Our friends at Konditor & Cook shared some of their yummiest recipes with us and are really tempting us to go check out their child and parent biscuit icing class – art and eat sounds like a good combo. Meanwhile if you’re thinking of the perfect Easter Sunday desert how about ….…
We love a party and so do our friends the marvelous mums from Mumsnet Tower Hamlets, and what better spot than our all time favourite Stepney City Farm. Diary Date: May 12th 2015 from 11-1 we’ve got together for a cafe take-over, bite sized first aid sessions taken from our very popular Emergency First Aid for Families…
Ever wondered why you, me and the gang at Riverside Cares love chocolate eggs so much ? Seems that food scientists think they have nailed the answer.
Did you join thousands of people on the 28th of March and Switching Off for the planet?
Really excited about our new Google community London Parent Know How HangOut with RiversideCares
LOVE IS IN THE AIR and we’re sharing it with you! VALENTINES DAY DISCOUNT ENDS MIDNIGHT SUNDAY
Regardless of lecturing nurses in Child Health for years I often ask myself, how can it be that in 2015 we are still battling with colds when there have been so many incredible strides in medical science? Well it seems the not so common cold is something of a mighty titan and we’re no-where near…
There’s something uniquely creative about capturing a moment or preserving an image we really like. Join us on Instagram and make 2015 a year full of brilliant moments shared with others. Post your pictures with the hashtag #riversidecares and they’ll get to us and join us @riversidecares Click the link below to get straight to…
Trust the 16th President of the United States to nail it when it comes to thoughts at New Year! ‘Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other’. Abraham Lincoln Have a terrific 2015 choose your resolution and together we will make…
Catch up with our festival edition of THE SPLASH for recipes, chat, knowhow, diary dates, offers and more click the link for The Splash Do you have something you feel strongly about or a special recipe or skill you would like to tell everyone about? We’d love to hear from you and share about…
A Smart Spot for Nurturing Smart Ideas How will 2015 shape up for you. Hands up if you want it to be the year when an idea turns into a reality? You already know we are passionate about parent empowerment and seems we’re not alone. Step into the spotlight Ann Nkune who has created Parent-Cubator…
If you know us well you’ll know we love a good festival and chanukah ticks all our boxes. It’s the Jewish Festival of Lights and recalls the story of when one day’s oil last for eight days. This year it began on Tuesday evening 16th December and ends on the 24th December. The story it…
BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS Continuing thru the weekend Ends Monday 1st December 12.00pm Lunchtime Keep checking in as we add updates over the weekend NEW OFFER Just added – 31st Jan 2015 we’re adding free Epi Pen training! Must be booked by 12.00pm Monday Introduction to Nannying: Common Core Skills Certificated Course 24th January 2015 Full price £55.00 BlackFridayWeekend…
What’s the best thing about discovering a new recipe? Actually being a bit more specific a recipe I might actually consider turning from reading matter into stuff on a plate. You know the scene, well what used to be the scene, strewn across my bed was a wad of ‘possibles’ ripped out of sunday newspaper supplements -not in alphabetical…
The Paddington Bear tourist trail opens on November 4th and we can’t wait! With actors like Benedict Cumberbatch, Emma Watson and Hugh Bonneville involved this looks to be a pretty star-studied trail. And where does it all end? Well the actual trail at Selfridges by way of the cinema where the new Paddington Bear film…
The week’s creativity has reached it’s peak – not unlike the point at the end of a witches hat. We’ve carved, we’ve cooked, we’ve told spooky stories and yes we did watch Psycho too! Call us old fashioned but that is the best. Carrying on our love of Matisse’s cutouts which informed our summer party,…
Kicking off our Expert Insights series we are delighted to introduce Dr Emma Haycraft, interviewed recently. A Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University, her research focuses primarily on parent-child interactions, particularly in the context of feeding, eating and mealtimes. She is currently leading a British Heart Foundation-funded project which is looking at ways…
Great recipes, superb photography and an understanding of home cooking seem to be the recipe for a food Blogs success. Aided and abetted by a cornucopia of homegrown and international Bloggers, the most adventurous cooks are no longer found solely in a restaurant’s kitchen. Three of our favorite bloggers right now: The Sprouted Kitchen California based…
It is true that there is something strangely satisfying about posting pics of things we like and adding that little heart to other peoples images too. Random things, cuddly toys, the clever meal we had and will never be able to replicate, a shoe and a pebble with a dab of rainbow afterglow added. The…
Our televisions have been flooded with programmes about World War I as the centenary year enters it’s last quarter, but does it mean anything to children and does it matter that they recall this conflict that took so many lives? Should young children be exposed to stories of war or should the topic be avoided…
Wishing all our Jewish clients and carers a sweet and happy new year! And if you’ve got a cracking honey cake recipe we’d love you to share it.
Why Nannies Need to Say No Working under the table, what a fabulous old fashioned expression. It suggests an underhand exchange of money with no questions asked. Don’t ask, don’t tell. You take the money and a secret pact is made, binding together employer and employee to keep the…
Olivia Wilde, the gals at Riverside Cares aren’t sure whether to applaud you or reprimand you for your wastefulness. Olivia, (who knew she had such stellar British credentials) mother of little Otis, took the Ice-bucket challenge to a whole new place when she chucked a bucket of breast milk over herself. Any breastfeeders out there care to comment…
Ok so we’re looking out of the window and it doesn’t look promising. It’s sort of grey and cold and dull and damp. But let’s look on the positive side it’s a first class excuse to get the biscuit barrel out – find your favourite spot on the sofa and bring a little Barbra…
Make sure you’re indoors or have the record button firmly pressed for the new series of Doctor Who. We have to admit it we’re excited! Peter Capaldi’s career has been hugely successful from his early days in Scotland taking drama classes and being rather arty. He studied at Glasgow School of Art and perhaps his path…
Either white dresses and veils are the must wear item this week or love is in the air and you’re getting married. Congratulations MazelTov sveikiname gratulálok pagbati help what did we miss out! and don’t you love this pic of Mary Pickford one of the most famous actresses in the 1920’s on her…
Summer lovin’, had me a blast Summer lovin’, happened so fast Met a girl crazy for me Met a boy cute as can be Summer days drifting away To, uh oh, those summer nights Send us your images of Your London on a summer’s evening to Instagram @RiversideCares
Just a spoonful of sugar helps more than the medicine go down! Rather than rejecting Mary Poppins as an embarrasement to the profession we instead still love and embrace her which is a mystery to me. However seems she’s quitting on us and thats due to exploitation. Yep, she feels she’s not paid enough and doesn’t earn…
Their changing guards at Buckingham Palace David Cameron’s found his new Alice. Well Elizabeth Truss actually – the lassie with the meteoric rise in politics has now moved to pastures new. Leaving behind her a noisy brigade of folks who really really want to know what’s going to happen next in the childminding pilot scheme. …
Cranberry Iced Tea Ingredients Serves around 14 people 1 gallon water 1 american cup of sugar 15 teabags 12 fluid ounce can of frozen cranberry juice concentrate What you do: Boil the water Add the sugar, stir until dissolved Add teabags and let them steep until you get a strenth you’re happy with. Sir in…
Continuous Professional Development is good for your CV and good for your soul, but sometimes we just can’t afford to pay for courses. We’re listening to you and for the month of July 2014 if you book any two one-day sessions or one-day courses (there is one exclusion Safeguarding) but there are heaps of choices…
An excellent competition with memories ranging from the bizarre, Suarez, to the magnificent, Germany’s 7 goals. Rio looked amazing – that’s the city as opposed to the chap in the smart jacket working for the BBC and an opportunity to hear Alan Hansen’s precise and insightful commentary for the last time.
Though it may seem a way off, here’s a date for your diary, November 6th sees our co-founder Jill Wheatcroft in conversation with Dr Emma Haycraft, Senior Lecturer n Psychology at Loughborough University Centre for research into eating disorders at JW3 in Swiss Cottage, London. ‘Feed Your Child Well’ looks at how instilling healthy eating habits in…
Fancy making meringues? Don’t shy away you can do it! Here’s the recipe for the yummy ones we had at our 25th birthday party. 200g egg whites (you can buy them in cartons these days) 400g caster sugar Heat an oven and put the sugar in spread quite thinly on a baking tray or similar…
Like the scouts and brownies say – Be Prepared! Don’t hope you will be able to buy water, always bring some with you. If your children find water a tad boring but you still want them to down some liquid try to avoid fruit juice as its high in sugars and acids. Here’s a few…
Dad will love nothing more than juicy mushrooms in a sandwich for a warming start to the day, served in bed with a mug of tea, the Sunday papers and an England Win under his belt . In the hands of Nigel Slater there is nothing better! Toasted Mushroom Sandwich Makes 1 Sandwich small mushrooms 100g olive…
Anyone with a modicum of interest in football cannot help but be swept up in the fever that will overtake this country for the next few weeks as the World Cup begins. In preparation for the emotional roller-coaster we have let ourselves in for, whether it is draping ourselves in our national colours, or rooting for the…
Celebrating a birthday in April is okay but celebrating it in June is sooooo much better. You are cordially invited to our open house birthday and garden party from 1pm – 8pm on June 25th And we’re cooking up all sorts of fun ideas and we’d genuinely like your input, knowing us as well as you…
Having a qualification matters – it matters every time you go for an interview and you find yourself having to justify why you don’t have one, despite years of experience and excellent references. It also matter if you are thinking ahead to a time when you may not be able to be a sole charge…
How does your garden grow? It’s that time of year – gardens are looking really lovely and despite still needing one layer more than one would want ideally, children are having a terrific time outdoors. So why not give them their own patch to experiment with. Live in a flat? No problem – a window…
It’s hard to believe how time flies and how our story really maps the progression and development of the Docklands and Isle of Dogs we know today. Back in 1989 the Docklands area of East London was a very different place in terms of support for parents and child-carers. There were nurseries in the state…
Has Mothering Sunday moved so far from it’s roots that it ought to be abandoned all together? Do we even know what is being celebrated, is it more than motherhood. Your view matters to us in this short survey please take a minute to do it whether you are a mother, have been mothered…
Recently it was International Happiness Day, well we think happiness should be all celebrated all year round ! And Pharrell thinks it’s a life long condition Want to find out other ways to feel happy? contact us at riversidecares.wpengine.com info@riversidecares.co.uk
Beyonce and Jay-Z are in Amsterdam today and posted this moving picture on Instagram, The Anne Frank House serves as a constant reminder of the tragedy of war and why we must not forget. A young girl who wrote despite the huge difficulties of her life, “Think of all the beauty still left around you and…
The death of L’Wren Scott has filled the papers this week. A seemingly perfect life, a desirable boyfriend, respected by her peers what more could one want? The tragedy of the absolute stark loneliness of her death is what really struck me. Huge debts, absurd given the wealth of her seemingly dotting ‘boyfriend’. Of the…
It’s that time of year when all things Yellow make us happy… chicks, daffodils, french omelettes for sunday brunch on Chatsworth Street or in Shoreditch, and cream eggs with a little bit of yolk coloured filling. Combine that with our love of craft and you get to the cutest little knitted chick on the planet.…
Incredibly powerful video from Save the Children’s Fund. A young girl’s life gets turned upside-down in this tragic second a day video. Could this ever happen in the UK? This is what war does to children. Three years of civil war has devastated the lives of an entire generation of children. It’s cost the lives of…
This week our training team have been busy preparing new sessions for parents and professional care-givers and reacting to the reality that childcare and parenting information is easily accessable and high in volume on the internet and parenting sites. However we hear that many are finding it difficult to work out what is opinion and what…
Riverside Cares is one of the 20 organisations in the UK who are part of the Childminder Pilot Scheme. We really want to hear from parents and childminders about what matters to them. Here is the first of a series of surveys,this one focusing on what matters to a parent.
How strongly do you feel about people who drink whilst they are pregnant and the ramifications – have your say
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can occur as a result of the mother of an unborn child drinking excessively high amounts of alcohol during pregnancy. It is believed that the alcohol crosses through the placenta causing fetal defects. These can range from mild to really severe and can affect sight, learning difficulties, facial features, kidney function, emotions…
There seems to be a new sport in the English press, bash the British Nanny, an individual characterized as demanding, inflexible and overpriced. The fact that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge has a Spanish ‘super nanny’, SamCam an Australian and a former Nepalese newly British gal, does not really justify some of the stinging comments…
Are we the only folk to wonder why David Beckham (Leytonstone London, born and bred) wrote a very public note to his wife from their children using the spelling MOMMY? A note posted in articles around the world. Call us cynical but why did we even see the note in the first place? A private…
The gorgeous English actress Emily Blunt, who we loved so much in The Devil Wears Prada has just gained the ultimate accessory in her life – new baby Hazel was born today and here’s how the proud father told the world via twitter “Wanted to let the news out directly, Emily and I are so…
Give up! The weekend will be awash with pink, rose and red and you don’t need to be in a relationship to get into the swing of it. Find your inner romantic even if the romance is an out of control love of chocolate brownies or these cupcake cuties. The idea of covering…
Riverside Cares about the safety of your whole family as much as you do. It makes enormous sense to shore up your knowledge in advance – why discover under pressure what you do and don’t know if a family member has an unexpected accident. We’re expanding our highly successful paediatric first aid training in recognition…
Are we all to blame for #JustinBeiber or is blame the wrong word because he is perhaps perfectly happy and just wants ‘out’ – you know the scene – cash in his chips and run far far away from having to actually perform. You could argue that he mislaid his early teens as a piece of public…
It seems that in the not too distant future parents will be able to access a blood test that may help pick up if a baby has development delay or intellectual disability. How does it do it? Researchers have discovered a new and more accurate way to analyze a baby’s genetic code and this week…
Riverside Cares strongly believes that footballers are key role models for children and how they act on the pitch is replicated in play grounds across the country.
With thanks to the brilliant Nigel Slater who adds this tip: Chop and prep everything before you start cooking. SERVES 2 spring onions 6 garlic 3 cloves spring greens 175g groundnut oil 2 tbsp fresh egg noodles 150g mild chilli sauce 1 tbsp dark soy sauce 3 tsp fresh coriander leaves from 4 or 5 sprigs Chop the spring…
Welcome to 2014 from the team at Riverside Cares. Make this year a year of learning and self exploration with our many training sessions and short courses.
You will need: 250g butter at room temperature 100g of brown sugar 100g caster sugar 60ml treacle 1 egg 565g plain flour 1 tbs ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 & 1/2 tsp of bicarbonate of soda 375g pckt dark chocolate melts melted 1 egg white 300g of pure icing sugar sifted 3 drops…
Plenty of people have had plenty to say both before and after the announcement of the identity of the 20 participants in the trial of the government’s controversial Childminder Agency scheme. While Minister Liz Truss once more reiterated that joining an agency remains optional, in a recent Q&A with childminders in Nursery World, she also…
These days Nannies aren’t the only folks working ‘at home’, or should we clarify that, in someone else’s home. The concept of the home-office is now commonplace and there are a whole swathe of new employees having to figure out how they can work in this new environment. Back in 1989 when we opened Riverside Nannies it was…
If researchers in Atlanta have got it right, it may be that Autism might be detected far earlier than previously thought. Using cutting edge eye-tracking technology that collects data about the movement of an infants eye, the researchers believe they can map changes over time in an infants level of attention to a video. The…
Recent academic research conducted by Dr. de Neve and Professor Osward of Warwick University suggests that happy children and teenagers go on to become higher earners in adulthood. The findings are fascinating and equate the level of satisfaction with ones life to pounds, shillings and pence. The group studied were large – 90,000 people were…
Walk past a newsagent most places worldwide and odds on your going to see a certain chap gracing the front cover of most magazines and newspapers. London is awash with photos of the christening of Prince George, taken by photographer of the moment Jason Bell. If you know Riverside Cares well you’ll know that we…
We’ve been a little silent lately and that’s for the very best reason. We’ve been thinking hard about the services we deliver and as a result very soon we will be expanding the services we can offer you and how you can access those services. Our new website launches soon and we’ll be fully using…
They tried to make them on the Great British Bake-Off recently, no reason you shouldn’t give it your best shot and make them as a treat this weekend. Iles flottantes ‘façon Maman Blanc’ Recipe and memories of this dish from Michelin-starred Raymond Blanc This is a dessert from my childhood. I have vivid memories…
In this day and age, when we want to know what something means we turn to Google (other search engines are available…) and often, Wikipedia is the landing spot of choice. Check out the ‘Wiki’ description of a nanny, it makes fascinating reading. There appear to be nannies and ‘professional nannies’, and the reminder that…
We’ve got some exciting news coming up in this Autumn. The team from Riverside Nannies and Riverside Childcare and Riverside Training company, Gaby, Heather and Jill have been thinking long and hard about how to address a real concern about the standard of care across the whole age spectrum and we believe Riverside Cares will…
I’m always interested in body language and how it both benefits and hinders one’s chance of succeeding at an interview. Experience of almost 25 years with Riverside Childcare and previously outside the world of professional childcare hasn’t dampened my enthusiasm. The impression you make in those first few minutes – actually first four minutes, can…
Don’t forget to log in to retrieve our August Paediatric First Aid Discount Voucher Offer which can be found at www.facebook.com/nannytraining and can be used for the following sessions: Adult and Child First Aid, a special two hour ‘Learn Together’ session in North London on 29th August led by Jill Wheatcroft 12 hr Paediatric First…
Re-imagining Art. The Tate Britain together with Chef Rachel Khoo have created the bridge between food and art. Not only is this lovely to watch but is also such an inspiring idea for an activity with children. Rachel has chosen a Turner seascape, Study of Sea and Sky and shows how to make a simple…
We love mexican food and kids love the way its so tactile – building the filling and holding the yummy wrap in hand- perfect for the summer. And let’s face it at Riverside Nannies we love Nigella and we’d far rather concentrate on celebrating her cooking. Nigella Lawson’s Chicken Fajitas from Food Network Chicken Fajitas From…
Riverside Nannies hosting The International Nanny Panel An international group of Nannies and Recruitment Experts from the United Kingdom, United States, France and Romania. Sharing and exchanging views and ideas, answering your questions, talking about issues that matter to child-carers & families today. Our Panel for this question: Kristen Lockaby of The Nanny Whisperer San Francisco US Tweeting at @NannyWhisperer Jess Bousnina creator…
Thank you for accessing our offer via Facebook. We know you care about keeping people safe and that by attending a Riverside Training Company Paediatric First Aid course or Adult and Child Learn together sessions you are increasing your knowledge and helping other people. These voucher offers are for our courses in August 2013. There…
It’s obvious at Riverside Nannies we’d be delighted for the newly extended royal family. We’ve been checking out how the occasion has been marked. The King’s Troop Royal Artillery nailed it with a 41 Gun Salute in Green Park at 2pm today. We think the most inventive prize goes to Royal Navy Frigate HMS Lancaster…
These days Nannies aren’t the only folks working ‘at home’, or should we clarify that, in someone else’s home. The concept of the home-office is now commonplace and there are a whole swathe of new employees having to figure out how they can work in this new environment. Back in 1989 when we opened Riverside Nannies…
Who can argue about the benefits of something that makes someone else feel better and improves your health. Riverside Nannies and Riverside Childcare think it’s a win win situation!
Over the weekend a burglar in New Jersey, who ferociously attacked a mother in her home one morning last week whilst her three-year-old cowered on the couch watching, was caught. The video of the attack, filmed on the family’s baby-cam, had spread during the week virally. We looked on aghast at the viciousness of the…
With a bit of thinking ahead breakfast or elevenses need not be a ‘health-bar’ on the run or five digestive biscuits and can instead by a berry-fueled smoothie in a bowl and best bit – it’s non dairy! The gang at Riverside Childcare know what it’s like getting up super early and that feeling underpowered…
Riverside Nannies is delighted to host the newly formed International Nanny Panel An international group of Nannies and Recruitment Experts from the United Kingdom, United States, France and…
The world waits with baited breath, camera lenses world wide will soon turn to a small street in central London awaiting the news of a new royal baby. Daily information is posted, fed to the public nourishing our appetite for all things Katetastic. We know who’s going to be in the Lindo Wing…
We love mexican food and kids love the way its so tactile – building the filling and holding the yummy wrap in hand- perfect for the summer. And let’s face it at Riverside Nannies we’d far rather concentrate on celebrating her cooking. Chicken Fajitas from Food Network Chicken Fajitas From Nigella Kitchen by Nigella Lawson. Prep…
Was it the mighty roar of the engines or the smell of the gasoline that gave it away? Or the nature of the traffic chocking Via della Conciliazione. Perhaps it was that thousands of absentee American, English and Canadian father’s who had eschewed the opportunity to have lunch with their families and instead had headed…
Our latest piece in the terrific Nanny Magazine We’re often asked how can I make my resume effective – check out our latest article published in Nanny Magazine! …..and if you want to read more of our posts from the team at Riverside Nannies and Riverside Childcare subscribe for free and updates will pop straight…
Sometimes one comes across something which is repulsive that is meant to be sentimental. I offer a new addition to the list, jewelry made from breast milk. At Riverside Childcare we are super-advocates for breast feeding so how comes we reject this idea? We’re all for collecting milk in nifty little packets and dispatching it enabling others to get…
We know the feeling, you need that Saturday morning lie in. But you also need to keep up to date with essential stuff. We’ve the solution! We’re delivering our very popular 6 hour Paediatric First Aid over two weeknights, there’s loads of dates to choose from with more being added all the time and if we…
The name conjures up images of children suffering in damp rooms more than half a century ago but don’t let that fool you – whooping cough is making a comeback in the UK and US and it isn’t class conscious. The number of reported cases rose dramatically in 2012 to 9741 in England and Wales,…
It seems such a long time ago that Dr Wakefield and his colleagues published an article that would have an incendiary effect and inform a generation’s decision about measles immunisation. They linked the MMR, Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination with autism. Lets face it back in 1989 when Riverside Childcare was established peoples knowledge of autism was woolly at…
Looking for a job can be a full time occupation! If you are a Nanny or Nursery Nurse finding a job that ticks all your personal boxes and then getting an interview amongst a sea of applicants is not without challenges. After all it’s not just that you want a job. you want one with a…
New mothers find it very hard to judge if their baby is getting enough milk and feel under pressure, sometimes self imposed and at other times by family (who perhaps breastfed their babies many years ago when breastfeeding was out of vogue) to supplement their baby’s feed with formula. We thought it would be useful to give…
I’m teetering on the edge of controversy here! so here’s the scenario. It’s 6.15 on monday morning and you just heard your childcare plans for the day have just fallen apart. Who do you call? Naturally Riverside Nannies is your first port of call! But lets say you go down the other route and ask…
Choosing to employ a Nanny is a monumental decision. At the most basic level you are inviting someone to become the sole employee of an enterprise we shall call ‘Bringing Up Baby’. If you’ve had any experience of managing staff in any capacity you will know that employer/employee relationships can be a minefield – they…
There’s something about Spring, regardless of the weather one feels more optimistic Maybe it’s our Pagan roots! Spring Equinox marked a time of rebirth. With renew and rebirth also comes evaluation and if the British have anything to do with it, the evaluation is class riddled. We constantly try to assess and analysis who we are…
With thanks to thatleanneblogspot.co.uk
This is a topic which comes up every few years in the press with a certain amount of debate. Chicken pox is a mild infectious disease most common in children under the age of ten and causes a red rash of itchy spots that form blisters, which then crust over and form scabs which then…
Football has created a very special bond for our family. My husband and I first took our son and daughter when they were 9y &11y , they’re now well into their mid-twenties. Arsenal was our local club, Ian Wright was beginning his ascent and the ‘back-four’ were firmly in place. Family enclosure meant ridiculously cheap…
Brazilian Thais Ferreira, who was such a terrific part of our office team last year, has shared this yummy recipe for Coconut Cake – South American style. She has fond memories of taking it to school in Sao Paolo and giving everyone in her class a slice to celebrate her birthday. If you have a…
Seems appropriate question as the weekend is underway. How DO you cut out a night-feed? Basically how do you attempt to return your life to some low level of normalcy when the alarm clock ringing the next morning to propel you towards the ‘work’ day doesn’t seem to be a gadget of torture…
There’s a peculiar truth in the United States, people are both repelled and attracted to gun culture, highly charged debates in the aftermath of Sandyhook evidences that. I’m a Londoner living in New York, a city where many people know someone with a gun or who has used a gun for sport or protection. My…
KNOWING SOMETHING OUT OF CONTROL IS HAPPENING BUT FEELING UNABLE TO HELP A parent has shared this moving anonymous piece recently published on Motherlode about living with his self harming son. This is a topic we are all aware of but which is sadly still taboo. Yes, it is spoken about in an abstract way…
Thom, the American designer sends a model down the runway in this winter 2013 coat – little does he know that we think he’s created a homage to breastfeeding mothers.
Jill Wheatcroft, whose experience range from Nanny to Children’s Nursing Sister to Lecturer in Childhealth will bring her unique blend of real experience to this series of enjoyable and informative session. We’re adding sessions all the time and if there are topics you want to discuss or feel really strongly about let us know.
Having solemnly promised yourself to breast feed are you suddenly finding it a charm-free zone, not the rewarding special bonding experience you hoped it would be – instead a battle of wills with your body and head thumping. Don’t dispare. Many first time breast feeders go through this. Your experience is entirely normal and will…
We constantly hear that breast is best, but can there be any stone unturned on the topic? Well it appears there is and it’s in connection with feeding on-demand, which is always seen as the preserve of breastfeeding mothers. A fascinating study has shown potentially a link to academic achievement. Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed…
Our serious commitment to safeguarding children is well documented so I find myself in the extraordinary position of advocating against a supposed way of keeping our children safe. Companies are springing up selling license plates for strollers and prams, enabling the public to report their observations of Nannies in action. If Joe Public is witness…
Could loathing of sprouts be a thing of the past?French scientists in Dijon (the home of a glorious mustard) have been studying how newborns develop taste and an ability to recognise certain scents and aromas. Research using aniseed indicates that the baby’s sensory system may be affected by what the mother eats during pregnancy. It…
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PATIENCE Is a virtue… and it’s also a skill, and one we would all love our children to develop as it serves one so well in later life. The research team at the University of Oregon devised a simple set of games for young children which they have discovered in their study of more than…
The wonderful thing about being in New York is being part of an incredible melting pot of cultures, foods and music. This afternoon a lovely Puerto Rican told me all about her traditional christmas celebrations. I’m such a Londoner that I realized this was my first proper conversation with a Puerto Rican! As far as…
Whether it’s a babysitter for NYE, a meaningful and useful present or a great opportunity to learn,over lunch – Riverside is thinking of ways to make your life easier.
We’re delighted to take the opportunity to congratulate Kate and William and fully intend to follow every snippet of press about it along with you! With good news comes the unfolding story of the apparent suicide of the nurse who took the prank call at the hospital. We’ll keep abreast of it and will comment…
So what does it take for the British to learn that poor eating habits learnt in childhood lead to a lifetime of dieting, binging in-between, and numerous conditions which stem from obesity? I’m no longer sure that we can teach what to some is incredibly obvious. For as long as I can remember we have…
Research undertaken by Oregan University is giving us a greater understanding of the link between playing games and increasing our children’s ability to thrive in school. What’s fascinating is that the games appear to be of the old fashioned variety such as Simon Says and Clapping games – basically ones which test repetition, attention to…
It’s the time of year for giving but are we putting enough thought into the impact of our gifts to our children? Are we giving with that mini tool kit or pink fluffy handbag a massive heap of gender stereotyping? PinkStinks is a campaign that in it’s own words “targets the products, media and marketing…
So there was I buying a gift when the chap helping me said ‘Can I ask you a question which has nothing to do with the thing you’re buying?’ Sure I said, not knowing what was going to come in my direction. ‘I’m wondering’ he confides ‘If Kate has twins, and they are born by…
We will continue to offer our successful E Learning Course How to set up a Home based Childcare Service Suitable for nannies who wish to register on the VOR. Runs all year round £100    Diploma L3 and Certificate L2 for The children and young people’s workforce (CACHE accredited) Learn at a time…
Juggling parenting and working is challenging enough. Finding the time to increase knowledge practically impossible. We know that doesn’t mean there isn’t a strong desire to find solutions to issues many parents encounter. Our answer is Lunch and Learn a series of short sessions delivered in a variety of locations – 45 minutes of high…
Over the last year it would be fair to say that the UK has been reeling from the stories in the press about Child Abuse and Paedophilia, alongside a highly distressing tale of a ‘babysitter’ found on Gumtree who raped and assaulted small children. He’s 23 now and will be released in 8 years when…
Mickey Mouse Snowmen Cards | Crafts | Disney Family.com. Go on …. go the whole way and get out those Micky Ears you bought that time you went to Florida they deserve an airing
SORRY GUYS THIS FLASH SALE HAS EXPIRED BUT LIKE US ON FACEBOOK OR JOIN US ON TWITTER @NANNYTRAINING AND YOU CAN BE IN THE KNOW FOR THE NEXT ONE! Riverside Training Company Sale Ends Wednesday 28th November 2012 at 3pm What you get: Voucher for Paediatric First Aid Training 6-Hour Accredited Course Valid for immediate…
I’ve thought long and hard about whether to comment yet about the tragic deaths of two tiny children here in Manhatten at the hands of their ‘Nanny’. Our hearts go out to the immediate and extended family. We don’t fully understand yet what happened, day by day a little more of the story comes out painting…
When one hears the word ‘Nanny’ how one reacts can vary enormously. I’ve heard views that suggest that Nannies are only for the rich and famous and others that they are the saviours of the household carrying out all the duties a parent cannot by virtue of their work commitments, elderly parents and health issues.…
UNICEF have got it spot on – they’re website features loads of fun stuff for Halloween combined with a simple way of fundraising for a cause that benefits children worldwide. They’ve designed Trick or Treat Boxes to help and some neat little competitions. Lets take it a bit further shall we – this is a…
Make a batch of cupcakes then create bands of white frosting for the mummy wraps, overlap and curve them a bit – mummy’s aren’t flat or symmetrical. Leave a tiny gap for a smile. Using a dab of frosting to secure use mini M & M’s as eyes with a dot of black gel food color…
Brits have been super slow on the uptake with Halloween and only by moving to the US do I in truth really get it and rather like it. In England there’s a flurry of activity on the 30th October in preparation for Trick or Treat then whoosh its over in 24 hours. Which in truth is…
We’ve devised a weaning and healthy eating session especially geared to the needs of Au Pairs and Nannies who are not confident menu planners. We have two dates 27th September 2012 21st November 2012 London £25.00 This two-hour session not only gives sound advice but also acts as the perfect conversation opener between you and…
Researchers at the University of California believe that Infantile Hemaniomas, recognisable as strawberry shaped birthmarks grow much more quickly in young children than was previously thought. According to the journal Pediatrics and the Jerusalem Post, the Mayo Clinics recently published study suggests that babies with complication- causing hemaniomas should be immediately referred to dermatologists for further…
AUTUMN PROGRAMME Sessions take place in our training room or are offered as tailor–made sessions at a location to suit you. Understanding attachment theory and how to support children through transitions Includes moves from home to nursery, new nanny or new baby. 12th October £25.00 10.00 – 12.00 Weaning and healthy eating: This course is…
Yipee our autumn courses are available now. We’ve loads of interesting courses and short sessions come your way and some special session in NYC as well as London. Ohhhhh we are SO international.
This summer 780,000 children British children aged between 4-11 will take part in the national Summer Reading Challenge. It will be supported by public libraries across the UK during the summer holidays. With the help of the British Council the scheme will also be operating in 23 countries making story-lab.org.uk available to international readers. The…
Whilst it’s incredibly convenient to look for a Nanny, or for that matter a new Employer on the internet – let’s at least be honest with ourselves we are more vulnerable as a result. Anyone, for a minimal outlay can present themselves as anything they wish to in an advert or as a respondent to…
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID FOR FAMILIES SEPTEMBER 19TH 10.15-1.15 £35 PP Delivered by Jill Wheatcroft Jill Wheatcroft,(MSc, RSCN, BSc Community Children’s Nursing) for many years a Senior Lecturer in Children’s Nursing at City University, A1 Assessor, who has gained extensive experience in Paediatrics, both in hospital ward and community settings. This experience enables her to…
……stuff the bad weather – care of the BBC here’s a terrific film and a great springboard for storytelling, art projects and a two minute marvel auSo1MyWf8g?rel=0<
Ta Da (large drum roll please) Yes we’re adding a NEW COURSE. It’s short and very sweet and very necessary. We know you are short on time but really want to know how to respond in an emergency situation. This Paediatric First Aid Course is delivered by Jill Wheatcroft, Lecturer in Child Health, having taught…
My friends who live in nice middle class (btw is that an outdated word?) neighbourhoods talk about child poverty as something dreadful, in need of irradication. They genuinely feel for people living in social housing struggling and feel even more concern for children overseas in need of or real support in order to receive…
FUN IN THE SUN the SAFE Way So here’s the challenge, at Riverside we have both UK and US followers. England– sorry you’re cool and soggy this summer. US you’re boiling and attempting to hide from the 90 something temperature. How do we address the issue of protecting children and teens with such diverse weather…
Many parents ask how they can encourage their child to read. Actually not just read but enjoying reading. The good news is that summertime is the best time and together you can make the connection between reading and happiness. Some children make that connection immediately but for others it takes time. Fostering a love of…
I was appalling at maths at my high-performing school and was allowed to languish in the lowest level class in a tiered system. I left school with the idea that it really didn’t matter as long as I could add up a list of numbers. Science classes whooshed past me and my teachers seemed as…
I love the question posed by Daniel Handler who has a love of poetry but struggles to find time in his 2012 household when he is able to sit down and read it and enjoy it. Happy, Snappy, Sappy by Daniel Handler.
Recent accademc research conducted by Dr. de Neve and Professor Osward of Warwick University suggests that happy children and teenagers go on to become higher earners in adulthood. The findings are fascinating and equate the level of satisfaction with ones life to pounds, shillings and pence. The group studied were large – 90,000 people were…
Earlier this year the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement warning of ‘Toxic Stress’ and the long-term effects it has on children. It’s the first time I’ve heard this expression and it’s certainly a powerful term, a recent article in the New York Times brought this issue to a wider audience. Toxic…
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This week in the UK there have been two news items that have stood out for me and they have profound links. A local Pakistani businessman in the inner city area of Carlisle Cumbria and a separate group in Rochdale Lancashire trawled the streets seeking sex with underage girls in exchange for money and drugs.…
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The World Health Organisation has put together a really neat little section on breastfeeding. Follow the link to 10 reasons why breast is best. I think its one of those guides that can just give you that little pick-me-up when it seems you are never going to get the hang of it. My view has…
When I first encountered the term Cord Blood Registry to be honest I actually didn’t know what it was or how profoundly it could impact on the lives of other and be potentially life-saving. Kathy Engle, Director of the Cord Blood Registry in Califonia kindly agreed to tell us about how the cord blood bank…
Laura Johnson, name not that familiar? Instead think millionaire’s daughter and sometime drive-by chauffeur involved in last summers riots which blighted a few days, in the process altering the view many foreigners had of Brits. A view that previously saw the English as a bit Downton Abbey and a bit Lily Allen. Laura has stopped…
Do you have a view about the value of Helmets. There’s a lot of chatter about it at the moment in the UK. If anyone has had personal experience of this syndrome and how you managed the situation we would really like to hear from you. Natch this can be done either including your name…
I just caught this interesting piece in the Huffington post and had to share. Naturally anything which relates to interviews and applicants would catch my eye. We have seen over the years that clearly some people exude confidence at interview sharing heaps about their skills, lets be honest they are so much easier to interview…
Autism (ASD) numbers have gone through the roof – in the US the current estimates are 1 in 88 children live with this condition, 1 in every 54 boys. This is a huge 78% increase on the 2002 study. So what’s changed? Is it how we detect or define Autism, are a wider group classed…
The decision to use paracetamol in a child is often undertaken by parents and carers without discussion or contact with a healthcare professional.
Check out the latest findings from the Royal college of pharmaceuticals: Experts warn that paracetamol misuse could lead to liver damage in children Of the medicinal products for children that they are aware of only a quarter (27%) of parents actually know which contain paracetamol, reveals new research by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). With…
who really choses the music we like and enjoy most? our parents, teachers radio and iTunes executives. We would love to know and if you are a parent, childcare professional or music teacher or music therapist we would really like to hear from you
Bieber or Beethoven One Direction or Onegin you choose or did someone choose for you a long time ago?
I’m curious. How does our taste in music develop? Why do some of us love Justin Bieber and One Direction and are happy with a diet of pop and rock whilst others move swiftly on through R&B or on a fast-track to classical music. Where does that love and appreciation begin? Do we learn from…
Are Nurseryworkers failing our children or is the Nutbrown Review of the educational standards of Nursery Workers in the UK an indictment of the English educational system
24 March 2012 Last updated at 09:52 ET Share this page Email Print 504 Share Facebook Twitter Nutbrown Review: Nursery staff skills questioned COMMENTS (284) The review was conducted into the qualifications of nursery staff and childminders Continue reading the main story Related Stories Checklist for childcare published Councils paid to boost parenting ‘Childcare cost rise risks…
Kosher Kitchens a guide for the Novice
Nannies and babysitters totally at ease with settling a little baby may find themselves entirely stumped when asked by their Jewish employer to maintain a kosher kitchen on the family’s behalf.Here’s a mini trip around the world of kashrut. There’s loads of literature available so look at this guide as Kosher 101. Mixing of…
1) Which is better, paracetamol or ibuprofen? Do they both treat the same symptoms? Paracetamol is a medicine that is used to treat mild to moderate pain and to control a fever (high temperature, also known as pyrexia). Ibuprofen is a medicine that is used to treat mild to moderate pain, ease pain and inflammation (redness…
Do they both treat the same symptoms? Jill Wheatcroft Lecturer in Child Health answers your questions We’re very lucky to have Jill Wheatcroft as part of our team, her many years experience which includes paediatric nursing, lecturer to student nurses and nursing and childcare professionals enables you to have unique access to her expertise. She…
Which is better, paracetamol or ibuprofen? Do they both treat the same symptoms?
Love to know what everyone thinks – is it the real deal a way for babies to learn to communicate their needs before they can speak?
We’ve just added a new date for one day pediatric first aid training March 21st London, easily accessible central location close to tube.
Just posted a straightforward guide to breast feeding. Ive taken time to explain what the different stages are as a new baby begins feeding and why keep calm and carry on is the best way forward!
Can it really be true that BIC will be enjoying her brekkie in a crystal encrusted high-chair? That’s of course aside from when she’s enjoying a snack on the trot! When I think of High Chairs and add the word encrusted I don’t automatically think of crystals! Being a Beyonce fan she always seemed grounded…
So the jury is out on Laura Dekker and how she will develop and precocious 18 year olds trying to outsmart the wiley old foxes at Oxbridge are work in progress. Il loved this quotation from Mark Twain ‘when I was 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old…
Are you are like us, constantly looking at ways to improve yourselves and if you an agency the service you offer families. With this in mind we would like to tell you to about Riverside Training Company. We deliver both in a classroom setting in the UK and by E-Learning (learning from a computer from…
A place for families and childcarers. Offering help and advice and sharing of information in London and New York
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London based we help families find professional Nannies and Babysitters, day care facilities to find experienced staff , alongside deliver accredited training in classroom settings and by E Learning from your own computer at times that suit you best. Our small team of experts and advisors include highly qualified childcare professionals and HR experts.
For more than 21 years we have had experience of recruiting, training and helping families find their ideal childcarer, for a temporary or permanent role. We begin pre-birth when mother to be needs a hand, all the way through to tutors for school aged children. In between we fit in teaching Paediatric First Aid, internationally recognized…
Blogs are a special place where we can hear from you and share our views on key topics, childcare related ideas, information and a teeny bit of gossip from the UK and US. Because of the nature of our long established business and reputation as childcare professionals your views really do inform our thinking.
Recently a 19 year old who had applied to Magdalen College Oxford wrote after her attending her interview to decline an offer of a place. That in itself is not entirely unusual – mind you who goes through the trauma of an Oxford interview only to decline? What brings notoriety here is that shedid not…
I read with interest recently that Laura Dekker became the youngest person to have sailed solo around the world. An extraordinary feat for a 16 year old. 500 days of testing skill, endurance and solitude. 27,000 miles. Laura’s wish to take this ultimate test reached public attention when she was dissuaded three years earlier when…
Over on our Facebook page we’ve just posted a piece about what your smile says about you – check it out here. I’m always interested in body language with my interview technique hat on. The impression you make in those first few minutes – actually first 4 minutes profoundly effects how the interviewer perceives you.…
Our headlines have been full recently with tales of racism, petulant behavior by what should be role models of the english game and court cases. But football really can be the beautiful game. Recently I came across a Unicef initiative which reminds us about the best the game can be. I wanted to share this…
For some children the idea of trying new foods is fine but for others its really quite traumatic. There’s nothing to fear if your child or charge develops an aversion to something unfamiliar, you just need to be calm and supportive and remember you have time on your side. Studies suggest that as well as…
Just tweeted a neat article about why we don’t look like our siblings- there’s a really neat explanation for why one child might be a freckly red head and another black haired with a different skin tone. I love it when things are explained in ways a layman can understand
Yesterday was holocaust memorial day. The United Nations held a special memorial service I was privileged to attend which particularly focused on the 1.5 million children who perished. The two hour ceremony was a mixture of speeches and music and included some stories of individual children. As our focus on this blog is children and…
Having spent a lifetime of taking vitamin pills only to hear they may not be all they are cracked up to be, I now discover Placenta Pills otherwise known as placenta encapsulation.The companies that create these capsules suggest that they help in a variety of ways including warding off post natal depression. Honestly I don’t…
It’s such a dilemma – you hated your last job and it didn’t end on a good note. Your employer probably won’t give you a glowing reference unfair as it may be as you did work hard. So what do you do on your CV – lie? leave the job out? no your instinct is…
CV’s should make a noise about you! Make the Employer sit up in their seat and think I need to interview this person! But that’s not so easy – if you follow the normal format, which lets face it is the professional one, then it can end up looking like a zillion other applications. What…
We are determined to be optimistic about 2012 and refuse to be dragged down by the relentless negative press about job prospects and the economy in general. So lets hear what you are looking forward to or your pet hates when there are official events. Okay I’ll start us off! We LOVE The Jubilee with an…
According to a new study Men may be helping out at home in greater numbers, however its women who are so good at multitasking that are really running the show at home. Ladies spend 10 hours more per week than men, their tasks range from housework to food preparation and not forgetting childcare. 10 hours…
Imagine the situation – you go for a scan and see a lovely baby. You return for your second scan and heyho it’s twins. And then your third scan reveals triplets. That exactly what happened to Camille Thompson the proud mother of 6 week old triplets. Can’t help but wonder if she hesitate before going for…
#OccupyWallSt – First day of daycare | www.youtube.com We are all gripped as events unfold in London and New York and all agree that something has to be done to address the questions raised by the protesters. HOWEVER – we’re a little disturbed by the video of daycare Occupy style. Charming as it seems on the surface…
Jill is really looking forward to the next training session. She will be covering a wide range of topics including CPR, fractures, choking and burns. Attendees will go home at the end of the session and can proudly describe themselves as qualified paediatric first aiders.
– A professional Nanny shares her story with us… – To be honest when I first became a Nanny I was a bit of a snob when it came to Child-minders. I knew they needed to complete a 12 hour course to become a Childminder whereas I was a fully qualified Nanny with years of…
Central St Martins trained Shirley Anderson created all our images. Shirley painted each individually after discussing the vision with the team. We love them and can offer you the option of having a mug with our much loved pram image on it. Shirley specializes in portraiture particularily images from photographs, capturing special family moments. She…
the team at Riverside have years of experience under their belts, I know I can go to them for sensible advice grounded in common sense with heaps of underpinning knowledge
We’re really not trying to bang our own drum just tell you about why to consider choosing us t
It’s that time of year when children across the land are speculating about their Halloween outfit and trick or treat favourites. Let your creativity embrace your pumpkin carving as much as it does your costume making. Shave off the top layer of orange to reveal a wonderful milky cream colour. The affect against the inner orange…
