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De kunst van multitasken: Hoe een Family Assistant het huis en gezin succesvol ondersteunt

Wanneer de eisen van werk, gezinsleven en huishouden vaak overweldigend kunnen zijn, biedt een family assistant een uitkomst. Een family assistant is niet alleen verantwoordelijk ...
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Het belang van structuur en routines in de opvoeding en hoe een nanny of family assistant hieraan kan bijdragen

Structuur en routines zijn van groot belang in de opvoeding van kinderen. Ze bieden houvast en voorspelbaarheid, wat bijdraagt aan een gevoel van veiligheid. Dit ...
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De rol van een pedagogisch onderlegde Nanny in sociale vaardigheden en vriendschappen

“Hoe een pedagogisch onderlegde Nanny kinderen kan begeleiden bij sociale vaardigheden en vriendschappen” Sociale vaardigheden zijn van essentieel belang voor de ontwikkeling van kinderen. Ze ...
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3 experiences of families with a Family Assistant or Nanny

What are the experiences of families who have started working with a Family Assistant or Nanny? What benefits do they experience? And how do they find it ...
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Is a Nanny or Family Assistant expensive? The honest story about the cost

Is a Nanny or Family Assistant very expensive or is it not too bad at the bottom line compared to other forms of child care and ...
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For what kind of families is a Nanny or Family Assistant suitable (& for whom exactly not?)?

For whom is a Nanny or Family Assistant suitable? And when exactly do you choose a Nanny and when an FA? And for whom ...
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What is the difference between a Nanny, a Nanny, a Family Assistant, an Au Pair and a Host Parent?

Not everyone knows the differences between the various forms of in-home child care. We take you through the difference between a Nanny, a babysitter, ...
Employing a Family Assistant within your company
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Employing a Family Assistant within your company

A Family Assistant for your family as well as your business? Here's how it works At The Family Assistant, we work a lot with entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur ...
4 misconceptions about Nannies and Family Assistants
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4 misconceptions about Nannies and Family Assistants

There are still some misconceptions going around about Nannies and Family Assistants. And that's a shame, because our Nannies and Family Assistants do wonderful work. ...
Daycare centers in Amsterdam overcrowded, we have the solution!
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Daycare centers in Amsterdam overcrowded, we have the solution!

Parents in Amsterdam wait an average of 40 weeks (!) for a spot in child care. But sometimes the waiting time goes as long as two years 😨 ...
Why choose a career as a Nanny or Family Assistant? 5 benefits
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Why choose a career as a Nanny or Family Assistant? 5 benefits

Do you enjoy working with children and supporting families? Then a job as a Nanny or Family Assistant might be for you. ...
Family Assistants are booming! What makes this profession so popular?
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Family Assistants are booming! What makes this profession so popular?

From a family perspective:As a family consisting of two parents with busy careers and multiple children, you undoubtedly recognize it: the constant ...
Becoming a Family Assistant? 5 reasons why you want this job!
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Becoming a Family Assistant? 5 reasons why you want this job!

The profession of Family Assistant is becoming increasingly popular. And we understand why. We think the role of Family Assistant is perhaps the most enjoyable job that ...
Looking for a Nanny in Amsterdam? Here's how to make the process go faster
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Looking for a Nanny in Amsterdam? Here's how to make the process go faster

As a parent with a demanding job and a busy family life, finding the right Nanny can be quite complicated. But wow, once it ...
Looking for a Nanny at home? 3 tips you should look out for
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Looking for a Nanny at home? 3 tips you should look out for

Looking for a reliable Nanny at home? We know better than anyone else how long and complicated this search can be. Because you come as ...
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Every time I put my heels in the sand anyway

August 27, 2019 was the day: passed the pabo with an 8.5! How happy I was and incredibly proud of myself, because ...
Juggling a career and family with the support of a Family Assistant.
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Juggling a career and family with the support of a Family Assistant.

Combining a career with raising children can be a challenging task. Fortunately, there is a solution that can help parents overcome the ...
The Family Assistant is three years old! One big drawback: My three sons no longer know what I look like.
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The Family Assistant is three years old! One big drawback: My three sons no longer know what I look like.

The Family Assistant is three years old! One big drawback: My three sons don't know what I look like anymore. It was a flying start right away. ...
Winter Time
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Winter Time

The night of next Saturday to Sunday is once again.... WINTERTIME. An extra hour of sleep is a dream of many parents, but unfortunately, it goes ...
Are you now working under the "Home Service Regulation?" at TFA, working in salaried employment is a given!
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Are you now working under the "Home Service Regulation?" at TFA, working in salaried employment is a given!

Are you now working under the Home Services Regulation? Nannies and Family Assistants from TFA are always employed! This offers many advantages: you have ...
How does TFA create the perfect match?
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How does TFA create the perfect match?

Suppose you have tied the knot and would like to start using a Nanny or a Family Assistant. But how do you package something like that ...
A Family Assistant from TFA: always in the lead!
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A Family Assistant from TFA: always in the lead!

Families choose a Family Assistant (FA) from TFA for a reason. They do so because they want only the best for their family. With the ...
Becoming a Nanny or Family Assistant at TFA doesn't happen overnight!
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Becoming a Nanny or Family Assistant at TFA doesn't happen overnight!

TFA selects only the very best Nannies and Family Assistants. We do this because not only ourselves, but also our families choose the best ...
Mary Poppins meets a centipede!
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Mary Poppins meets a centipede!

Family Assistants are essential for busy families. Whether you are buried under a mountain of laundry, never get your to do list crossed off, feel ...
From ambition to The Family Assistant
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From ambition to The Family Assistant

My ambition to be an entrepreneur has been poured into my life, it all started in our family business (Hotel Mitland). There I was allowed to start in the sink kitchen, washing peanut sauce trays, working on ...
Organizing like the best(!)
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Organizing like the best(!)

I would like to take you through a working day of the Family Assistant. The Family Assistant starts the day at the family, at the end ...
Time for yourself!
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Time for yourself!

In several short blogs I will explain why a Family Assistant adds value to you and your family! What I see a lot of in ...
My search for the ideal family support
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My search for the ideal family support

I'll be honest, in my search for the perfect family support, the eyes of many family members and friends almost rolled out of their heads as I ...