Ruby grew up in a little bay on the south east coast of New Zealand and spent her childhood in nature, exploring the beach and bush. She holds a Bachelor of Primary Education and enjoyed three years teaching before I moved to Melbourne for a break. Ruby quickly fell i...

Creative arts and dramatic play, are central to children's learning and development in early childhood.  Nurturing imagination, encouraging problem-solving, developing motor skills and emotional intelligence. We speak with nanny, director and Art honour's student...

Hygge (hoog-ah) is the Danish notion “to be cosy.” The Danes do this really well, with candles lining the snowy streets, a history of furniture, design and architecture  - not to mention their wholesome view towards everyday living.

But Hygge really means much...

If this job teaches you anything - it is that one person has so much love to give, more than they realise! With each job and family I take on - I wonder "can I really love yet another child (or 3)?" but there we go - before long, I am wrapped up in their arms, covered...

One of the crucial elements of working in home with families and children is really what is key to every relationship - communication! Why? It is the back bone of building a respectful and trusting relationship between parents and carers. 

This communication begins righ...

It is well and truely obvious now - my love of nature and outdoor play for children.

Nature offers a range of benefits for growing bodies, through open ended play, risky play, cognitive/motor development and emotional relief. 

Most of the families I work with live i...

Introducing

Sarah de Lean Personalised Educare

Posted by Ruby Brown on December 06, 2016 via www.nannymatch.co

After completing a BA of Early Childhood Education in 2015, Sarah decided to take a step away from formal education systems and continue her work as a private n...

Here we are. A fresh year, a fresh start. I don't know how I feel about 'new years resolutions'.. rather than jumping to change because of the new year.. for me (this new year) has provided me with the chance to reflect upon myself personally and professionally. To ack...

Freedom to Roam 

By Sarah de Lean for Bubba West Magazine.

Friluftsliv (pronounced 'free-luft-sleeve') is a philosophy that embodies the Nordic enchantment with nature. While it doesn't translate easily into English, the spirit of the philosophy is about the right of all...