Blogs
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Travelling with a Nanny to Ibiza or Marbella: how to prepare
Taking your Nanny on holiday to Ibiza or Marbella? How to prepare, and what to agree beforehand about working hours, days off and accommodation.
New in the Netherlands: finding a reliable Nanny in Amstelveen or The Hague
New to Amstelveen or The Hague? What to look for in a Nanny, how screening works, what an employment contract involves and how TFA helps expat families.
Nanny or Family Assistant in Het Gooi or Brabant: what suits your family?
Busy family, large household in Het Gooi or Brabant? The difference in focus between a Nanny and a Family Assistant, and questions that help you choose.
5 signs your family is ready for a permanent Nanny
Wondering whether it is time for a permanent Nanny? Discover the 5 signs that show your family is ready for professional support at home.
What does a Family Assistant do? A day in the life
A Family Assistant takes family management off your hands entirely. Discover what an FA does and why more and more families are making this choice.
Nanny or childcare? What suits your family best
Unsure whether to choose a nanny or childcare? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each and make the choice that best suits your family.
What does a Family Assistant cost? An honest overview
What does a Family Assistant cost in the Netherlands? A transparent overview of salaries, employer costs and the combined FA/PA role.
Overstimulated after school? This is why
Many families notice it after the May holiday: children who seemed relaxed react more emotionally at home. Here is why, and how a Nanny can help.
Hiring a Nanny or Family Assistant? This is what suits your family
Nanny, Family Assistant or Personal Assistant? The Family Assistant helps families choose the support at home that truly fits their family dynamics.
The value of a nanny trained in child development
A nanny trained in child development offers more than practical help. Discover how a professional nanny through The Family Assistant supports your child.
Finding a reliable Nanny: the essential checklist for families
Finding a reliable Nanny or Family Assistant is a big step for many parents. This checklist shows what to look for and how our selection works.
Is a nanny more expensive than childcare?
Is a nanny more expensive? With childcare you pay an hourly rate per child, so costs rise quickly with two or more children. Here is how it compares.
The power of etiquette: how a TFA Family Assistant makes the difference
The power of etiquette: in families where professionalism, representation and social obligations meet, an eye for detail is essential.
How a Nanny makes the difference at the start of the new school year
How a Nanny makes the difference when school starts again: she guides children into a new rhythm, offers emotional support and brings calm at home.
A high end Nanny or Family Assistant through TFA
For doctors, pilots and entrepreneurs with irregular hours, a high end Nanny or Family Assistant through TFA offers flexibility, continuity and calm.
How TFA works: a careful process for a lasting match
How TFA works: a careful selection, screening and matching process for a lasting match between your family and a Nanny or Family Assistant.
Why a Family Assistant through TFA makes the difference for your family
What does a Family Assistant really do, and why does finding one through TFA make the difference for your family? Tasks, qualities and our approach.
The difference between an au pair, a childminder and a nanny
What is the difference between an au pair, a childminder and a nanny? Discover why a professional nanny offers quality, expertise and continuity.
“Your family, perfectly organised”
Running a household is a full time job. A Nanny or Family Assistant brings professional support at home, so you have more time for what truly matters.
Learning to recognise and express emotions: the role of a nanny
Emotional development is an essential part of raising a child. Learn how a nanny helps children recognise, name and express their feelings healthily.
The art of multitasking: how a Family Assistant successfully supports the home and family
The art of multitasking: how a Family Assistant keeps home and family running smoothly by planning ahead, setting priorities and staying flexible.
The importance of structure and routines in parenting, and how a Nanny or Family Assistant can help
Structure and routines give children security and predictability. Discover how a Nanny or Family Assistant helps your family keep them consistent.
The role of a Nanny trained in child development in social skills and friendships
Social skills are essential to a child’s development. Discover how a Nanny trained in child development guides children in friendships and play.
3 family experiences with a Family Assistant or Nanny
How do families experience working with a Nanny or Family Assistant? Three parents share the calm, happy children and career space they gained.
Is a Nanny or Family Assistant expensive? The honest story about the costs
Is a Nanny or Family Assistant expensive? The honest story about the costs, compared with other forms of childcare and family support at home.
Which families is a Nanny or Family Assistant right for? (And who is it not right for?)
Which families benefit from a Nanny or Family Assistant, and for whom is it less suitable? We share the characteristics that help you decide.
What is the difference between a Nanny, a babysitter, a Family Assistant, an au pair and a childminder?
What is the difference between a Nanny, a babysitter, a Family Assistant, an au pair and a childminder? We explain it clearly so you can choose well.
4 misconceptions about Nannies and Family Assistants
Misconceptions about Nannies and Family Assistants are still common. We clear up four of them, from living in to working hours and learning at home.
Day nurseries in Amsterdam are full, we have the solution!
Parents in Amsterdam wait an average of 40 weeks for a childcare place. Discover why more families are choosing a Nanny or Family Assistant at home.
Looking for a Nanny in Amsterdam? How to speed up the process
Looking for a Nanny in Amsterdam? Five practical tips for busy parents to speed up the search, from mapping your wishes to references and a clear contract.
Looking for a Nanny at home? 3 things to look out for
Looking for a reliable Nanny at home? Three important things to look out for: experience and references, guidance, and a good personal connection.
Every time, I still dig my heels in
A teacher’s personal story: after years in primary education and repeated burnout, she found her passion again as a Family and Personal Assistant.
Juggling a career and family with the support of a Family Assistant.
Combining a career with raising children is a challenge. Discover how a Family Assistant helps busy parents find balance at work and at home.
The Family Assistant turns three! One big downside: my three sons no longer know what I look like.
The Family Assistant turns three! Our founder looks back on three years of building TFA, running a family and why her sons still know what she looks like.
When the clocks go back
This weekend the clocks go back to winter time. Tips to help your child adjust gradually, plus advice on sleeping bags, tog ratings and room temperature.
How does TFA create the perfect match?
Have you decided to work with a Nanny or Family Assistant? Discover the step by step process The Family Assistant uses to find your perfect match.
A TFA Family Assistant: always in the lead!
Families choose a TFA Family Assistant because they want only the best for their family. Discover what you can expect from a Family Assistant.
Mary Poppins meets a centipede!
Family Assistants are essential for busy families. Discover how one person can combine childcare, organisation and business support in your home.
From ambition to The Family Assistant
Founder Naomi on her entrepreneurial roots in the family hotel business and why she started The Family Assistant: a career and a stress free family life.
Organising like the best(!)
Join a Family Assistant through a working day: from sports kit and dinner guests to school runs and a last minute trip to the doctor with grandad.
Time for yourself!
Why a Family Assistant adds real value for you and your family: more time for yourself, your partner and your children, with the household in hand.
My search for the ideal family support
Why our founder started The Family Assistant, and how a Family Assistant differs from a Nanny or babysitter by also supporting the parents.