Winter activities for kids - creative and fun outdoor tips

När vintern är här och snön äntligen lagt sig öppnas en helt ny värld av lekfulla möjligheter för barnen. Hos Hey Kiddo älskar vi aktiviteter som både är enkla, kreativa och perfekta för barnvakter och familjer. Här får du våra bästa tips på roliga vinteraktiviteter utomhus – plus en riktig favorit: måla i snön med […]

Choosing a pre-school/school

Choosing a preschool/school can be difficult, and the most popular preschools often have long waiting times. This also applies to the most popular primary schools, where competition is sometimes even tougher. We therefore recommend that you apply extremely early, so as not to close any doors. Choosing a preschool/school When choosing a preschool, there are a number of [...]

Lisa the nanny: "I harness the children's energy with play and mischief"

Over the past year, high school student Lisa has helped two families with babysitting and eased their hectic lives. - Babysitting at Hey Kiddo is probably the most fun and cosy extra job you can have as a student! Sometimes it's hard to keep up with all the demands of the day. With a busy schedule, there's not always enough time to [...]

Mum Clara on babysitting: "Everyday luxury to have date night after work sometimes"

The pressure to be the perfect parent can eventually take its toll on the relationship. Sometimes parents need alone time to build their relationship - without hungry and whiny children. That's why mum Clara decided to hire a nanny from Hey Kiddo last year. Family life can sometimes feel like an unsolvable equation but with a little help

Checklist for the start of school in 2023

School is starting again for all children after Christmas, and it's time to get back into the daily routine. It can sometimes be quite a difficult transition for children to go from holidays to regular routines. Remember to be patient! Going back to school can be an adjustment that takes time for [...]

7 easy autumn leaf crafts for kids

September is here, which means the beautiful colours of autumn are coming out. Maybe the leaves have already started falling from the trees in your garden or park? Here are several simple crafts with autumn leaves for all those cosy autumn days. Autumn leaves can be found in many different and beautiful colours; red, yellow, orange, brown and so on. This makes them [...]

5 simple ideas for packed lunches for your outing

Schools and nurseries are back in session for the autumn term. Here are some simple ideas for packed lunches. It's finally time to start planning all the fun things to do before school starts! It is quite common for the school to plan excursions with the class, for example sports days, trips to museums or out in nature. Most often, [...]

Get motivated to start school 

The summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is making its entrance. For many people, it can be hard to get started with preschool and school after a long and wonderful summer holiday. But it doesn't have to be! Life coach Kai Ideström gives tips on how to start the autumn term in the best way for both the children and your babysitter. [...]

Simple science at home 

Can you teach science to children at home? If you want to tickle their curiosity this autumn, there are plenty of fun experiments to do at home with your babysitter. One person who loves experimenting and learning is Alma von Hogerlinden, a student at Stockholm University. She is now studying chemistry and hopes to work in that field [...]