2019-07-16 13:04
If like me you have a headache at the thought of where your children will be and with whom over the summer holidays, then the added thought of the soaring cost of school holiday childcare wi… Read More
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2019-07-10 10:26
If you employ a nanny, housekeeper, PA or have a small business, Parental Choice can help with running your payroll services. And this summer we are delighted to offer all new clients… Read More
2019-07-04 12:32
Press Release Sarah-Jane Butler is a Rising Star Champion! Last night, Sarah-Jane Butler, CEO and Founder of Parental Choice, was recognised by We are the City as one of five amazing… Read More
2019-06-30 09:00
‘I’m bored!’ How many times do we hear those words as parents? I have lost count of the number of times my precious moppets have whined over the years that they are … Read More
2019-06-29 09:41
Planning to go on holiday with the grandparents? Maybe not this year, but here is Parental Choice’s ideas for family travel ideas which should suit the whole family. When it comes to h… Read More
2019-06-28 09:41
Parental Choice have had a think about UK trips for you and the kids this summer, day trips or longer, our guide will help! Many parents worry about not being able to take their kids on a ho… Read More
2019-06-07 12:18
This month is LGBT Pride Month. Traditionally, PRIDE is connected to the support and promotion of those LGBT members in our society. Last night Parental Choice attended a PRIDE event r… Read More
2019-06-01 01:42
3rd June is the start of Child Safety Week and we have created a family kitchen safety guide to keep you all safe. For many families the kitchen is the hub of the family home. It’s not… Read More
2019-05-31 10:08
With Child Safety Week running from June 3, Parental Choice is looking at Road Safety for Children. Road accidents are a major cause of death and injury among the young, with the risk… Read More
2019-05-30 10:09
June 10 marks Healthy Eating Week 2019. Parental Choice have created a guide on how to help kids make healthy choices Parenting isn’t a job for the faint of heart. You have… Read More
2019-05-29 10:37
It is Child Safety Week on June 3, so here is are tips to keep children safe at home Children are often absorbed in their own interests and can be unaware of the dangers around them. There a… Read More
2019-05-23 12:47
Job description – Head of care consultancy Reports To – CEO This is an exciting senior role requiring enthusiasm and plenty of initiative; an in-depth knowledge of childcare and… Read More
2019-05-23 12:10
Job description for the role of Head of Corporate at Parental Choice Parental Choice is looking to recruit a motivated, positive and confident part-time Head of Corporate to help build Paren… Read More
2019-05-23 09:39
Payroll Client Manager Job Description Job Title – Payroll Client Manager Reports To – Head of Finance Parental Choice is looking to recruit a motivated, positive and conf… Read More
2019-05-22 10:11
So, are women in control of their finances? According to a recent UBS article, the answer surprisingly is ‘no’. The report, ‘Own your worth – how women can brea… Read More
2019-05-13 09:30
Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme this is ‘Body Image’. People with a positive body image are naturally inclined to have higher… Read More
2019-04-30 10:21
There is a feeling among many that we over-testing primary children and the tests children are required to take at primary school in England are overly complex and a source of “unneces… Read More
2019-04-30 09:19
The summer term has started, and so has exam time so we are looking at helping children manage exam season stress. While the lead in to the May half term is just a few weeks, for some… Read More
2019-04-30 09:00
“What’s the point? I’m going to fail anyway!” is quite possibly a statement you said growing up when talking to parents about exams. If you are a now the parent… Read More
2019-04-11 14:48
Real Business magazine has published an article which tackles the issue of flexible working for parents. It addresses the three main issues faced by working parents: the cost of… Read More
2019-04-05 15:09
It’s been a very happy Friday at Parental Choice! We have been shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Employee & Family Support Award’ at the Relocate Awards 2019. Our… Read More
2019-04-05 10:36
Toddlers are sensory learners who love to touch, smell and taste almost everything they encounter and with the start of spring, chances are your kids are eager to try something new and get t… Read More
2019-03-31 09:00
With the feeling that spring has most definitely sprung and we all want to get outside with our children Parental Choice is looking at family garden safety. Gardens can be fun places, e… Read More
2019-03-26 14:07
‘Treat friends, kids the same’ by Erma Bombeck, teaches us a quick lesson on how we talk to our kids and gives us the chance to reflect on whether it is the way we think we do, o… Read More
2019-03-26 12:10
The new financial year starts on April 6 and we have looked at the 2019-20 tax year payroll changes which will affect you if you are an employer. The STANDARD PERSONAL TAX ALLOWANCE for empl… Read More
2019-03-20 11:47
If it is the first time you are employing staff take a look at our helpful guide for things to consider. Decide how much to pay You must pay someone at least the minimum wage. Th… Read More
2019-03-12 14:57
You need to relocate and your family features one or more furry friends. We all know how important these non-humans are to our family, so if you are moving pets overseas, how do you ma… Read More
2019-03-01 12:30
With many parents nervously awaiting the outcome of school applications, this article is aimed at those families who don’t get the decision that they want and provides advice on the sc… Read More
2019-03-01 12:28
Our friends over at Parent and Professional (P&P), have taken a good look at the Modern Families Index 2019 which was recently published by Working Families and Bright Horizons. The inde… Read More
2019-03-01 09:30
Once upon a time long long ago, back in the days of long Sunday lunches spent lounging over a pub table with a bunch of equally single and hedonistic young people and wild Friday nights spen… Read More
2019-02-28 09:59
At the best of times, maintaining balance as a working mother is a unique challenge. For mothers who are required to travel for their role, the challenge is even greater. Finding the time to… Read More
2019-02-27 12:45
Spring is here, and so Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday has got to be close. Each year it is a different date, depending on where in the calendar Easter falls. Mothering Sunday i… Read More
2019-02-18 09:23
Many of you are aware that as it currently stands, March 29, 2019 is ‘Brexit Day’. From this date onwards, and with a No-Deal Brexit remaining a possibility, the details and minu… Read More
2019-02-15 11:03
News Release Parental Choice launches PC Payroll East Molesey-based Parental Choice has today announced that it is expanding its tailored payroll, pension and legal services. F… Read More
2019-02-15 09:00
In line with the amendments and updates due to come into effect with the new tax year from April 2019, we thought it would be useful to highlight a few changes that may affect you on the leg… Read More
2019-02-14 09:15
Is love a word you hear often at work? In respect of how you feel about your colleagues, how you feel about your company, or how your company feels about you? I wonder if a staff survey ever… Read More
2019-02-13 12:28
As any Parent who has looked at childcare will know, it is expensive. Parents can spend up to 45% of their disposable income on childcare and after housing it is the second largest cos… Read More
2019-02-06 14:21
Last week The Guardian reported that nearly one third of British companies are either considering, or actively planning on, relocating their business operations abroad because of Brexit.&nbs&hell…Read More
2019-02-01 12:00
‘The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return’. David Bowie. I find these words from the late master of reinvention humbling. Someone can hav… Read More
2019-01-31 11:48
Bridging the gap between generations can be of great benefit to young and old alike. It is a sad fact that today’s society is segregating people by age more and more. As we live to old… Read More
2019-01-30 09:58
You might think it is a sign of progress that parents in the UK now spend more time with their children than they did 50 years ago, but, in fact, they actually feel an uneasy lack of closene… Read More
2019-01-26 13:41
Today, Saturday 26th January is the start of National Storytelling Week. We should never need an excuse or a reason to read with our children, it’s so good for them. Here at Parental C… Read More
2019-01-25 11:09
It is growing more important that businesses get employee benefits right for parents and carers. When a working parent, or someone with caring responsibilities is at work, we all assume they… Read More
2019-01-09 10:34
Work:Life Balance is important – fact! Parental Choice consider employees to be the most valuable asset to any business. So, we were interested to read research published at the end of… Read More
2019-01-04 09:39
How can we occupy our kids when they are stuck inside? During the winter months, there’s no avoiding spending much more time indoors. It’s tempting to allow the kids… Read More
2019-01-03 09:52
So, if you trust the media, January is the most difficult month for us all to get through, culminating in the most difficult day of the year, Blue Monday on January 21st. It is understandabl… Read More
2019-01-02 11:38
The Christmas decorations have all been packed away and the New Year hangover is a distant memory, but you still have a small pile of gifts in the corner (or hidden in a cupboard) that just… Read More
2018-12-30 10:00
New year, new parenting….is being a better parent on your list of resolutions? At the start of each new year most of us make a set of resolutions which should have a positive im… Read More
2018-12-18 08:37
The festive season is not always fun, lively and sociable. Guest blogger Ella Hendrix has some advice for us all on preventing loneliness this Christmas. For most, Christmas is a… Read More
2018-12-07 13:10
If you are being relocated by your employer, the chances are that you will be connected in with a client liaison person at your employer’s global mobility supplier. Their role will be… Read More
2018-12-01 05:00
Helping the children that are hardest to reach this Christmas… girls Helen Shepard is a fundraiser with the international charity Railway Children, as well as a mum of two. She talks… Read More
2018-11-30 15:00
Christmas Cooking Inspiration Parental Choice has asked Families Magazine for some ideas for getting the kids cooking this Christmas. Claire Winter has discovered three great recipes… Read More
2018-11-30 10:00
As Christmas approaches here at Parental Choice our thoughts have turned to groups of people who may have a more challenging festive period than others. As a business we assist working… Read More
2018-11-29 10:00
This year, Parental Choice discovered ‘From Babies with Love’, a social enterprise which is making a big difference to babies and children around the world. It is doin… Read More
2018-11-26 10:00
I first relocated to Hong Kong as a professional nanny 11 years ago, and I cannot express how fast that time has passed. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought my life would br… Read More
2018-11-18 14:27
So you’re off to live in Frankfurt, or perhaps you’re just considering it. You like the thought of new beers and wines to try, a new language to master, being in the centre or Eu… Read More
2018-11-15 10:00
‘It takes a village to raise a child’ is an African proverb often used to explain that children require not only their families but also a supportive community to provide a safe… Read More
2018-11-08 10:00
Parental Choice have recently expanded into Asia with operations in full swing in Hong Kong. As a result we have taken a look at the Chinese education system. It is famous around… Read More
2018-10-30 14:43
Yesterday, October 29, Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the UK Government’s 2018 budget. We have reviewed it and pulled out the key points which will affect working parents and, imp… Read More
2018-10-30 10:00
During the primary school years, there is a tendency to want to bury your head in the sand when it comes to the issues and challenges of mobile phone use and social media. If you have… Read More
2018-10-26 09:17
Back in 2015 Parental Choice sought some advice from Roma Feldstein at Safe and Sound on staying safe on Halloween and Bonfire nights. She shared her knowledge and tips on what to look out f… Read More
2018-10-25 10:00
The team here at Parental Choice have recently read the Family and the Childcare Trust Childcare Survey 2018 to see what the main findings are for working families. The survey coll… Read More
2018-10-23 11:31
Anyone who visits Paris agrees that part of its charm is its mysterious “je ne sais quoi”. No one can put their finger on why they love Paris, a combination of beautiful a… Read More
2018-10-23 11:27
Childcare experts Parental Choice is delighted to announce a new partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The partnership will see the global vehicle rental… Read More
2018-10-16 09:12
Euromoney today is delighted to announce a new partnership with Parental Choice providing concrete support for its working parents. The partnership will see the g… Read More
2018-10-05 11:03
Even in the UK, where weather can be changeable, it’s a good idea for kids to be able to play outside as much as possible. Having the freedom to run around, and use play equipment, out… Read More
2018-10-04 11:08
As more and more women are staying in the workplace after having children – and often full time – parents are demanding greater flexibility, but dads are still being held back by… Read More
2018-09-28 12:54
The Hong Kong government made a formal announcement on Tuesday, 18 September that as of 19 September, 2018, same-sex couples whose relationship is legally recognised in the country in which… Read More
2018-09-26 08:43
By Dr Natalie Cheatle and Dr Annika Clark at The Parent Space Experienced Clinical Psychologists offering practical and effective parenting skills. www.theparentspace.co.uk It is a rare pare… Read More
2018-09-26 07:01
With a long and successful track record of assisting corporations in supporting and retaining valuable staff members, the timing is right for Parental Choice to launch a new Asian branch to… Read More
2018-09-25 12:25
Stress in primary school children has risen to worrying levels according to school leaders. 78% of school primary teachers in a recent survey reported a general increase in stress and anxiet… Read More
2018-09-06 07:57
The following article on childcare appears in July / August 2018 Family Magazine (www.familiesonline.co.uk) In April 2017, the Government launched a new system called the Tax Free Childcare… Read More
2018-08-28 11:37
“I recently read that there are more CEOs named John than there are women CEOs. I’m changing my name to John.” (Overheard at ‘She Runs It’ – W… Read More
2018-08-21 10:31
Those of us who have taken a period of months away from work will know that returning can be the hardest part. Most of us would also say that the relationship you have with your manager is p… Read More
2018-07-30 11:01
With excitement and a little trepidation your child will move on to secondary school in September! As a Headteacher watching parents dropping off their child I would observe the parents init… Read More
2018-07-26 11:01
For all parents there are key events that remain firmly fixed in the mind. One such day will be the day your child commences formal schooling. Personally, I can still feel the tiny hand that… Read More
2018-07-24 10:32
We all know that our children need a break during the summer, so they come back to school refreshed and ready to learn. However, research consistently shows that children can lose up to a th… Read More
2018-07-23 12:53
Being a parent is a full-time job at the best of times. If your son or daughter has additional support needs that places you as their full-time carer, the lifelong commitment can become a pa… Read More
2018-07-23 09:48
Finding the right childcare when working full time or flexibly can be like finding a needle in a haystack and if you do find that needle it is often diamond and gold-plated! Parents spend up… Read More
2018-07-21 20:38
Frankfurt is changing. Walk around almost any area of the city, and you will see bulldozers and diggers pulling down the old and putting up the new. Offices, apartments, hotels, shopping cen… Read More
2018-07-21 20:36
The following article on supporting employees appeared on the Employees Benefit website on 12 July 2018: (https://www.employeebenefits.co.uk/employers-summer-holiday-childcare/) The long sch… Read More
2018-07-09 11:57
It’s almost here, every working parent’s worst nightmare, the summer holidays!!! Those three words strike dread and fear into the hearts of working parents everywhere. Just… Read More
2018-07-03 11:41
Being a parent can be pretty stressful, but there’s one thing that shouldn’t be – your work environment. In order to be as productive as you can – be that at home, on… Read More
2018-07-02 08:41
To understand how LGBT inclusion features in into a Diversity & Inclusion strategy we asked our corporate Partners Northern Trust to give us an insight as to what they are doing …… Read More
2018-06-28 16:10
The following article on childcare appears in July 2018 Family Magazine (www.familiesonline.co.uk) There are many different types of childcare and deciding on the right option can be a daunt… Read More
2018-06-26 12:12
LGBT pride month is a celebration of the LGBT community and a recognition of what has been achieved, and what is yet to be achieved when it comes to LGBT human rights. Pride month tradition… Read More
2018-06-25 12:05
We live in an increasingly diverse society and children will inevitably have contact with people from many different cultures, ethnicities and family compositions. Parents play an impor… Read More
2018-06-21 11:02
If you’ve ever enjoyed the cosy comfort of listening to a bedtime story when you were little, you’ll know just how much it can mean. It’s a chance to spend some real one on… Read More
2018-06-15 12:00
Being a ‘trailing spouse’ in a relocating family has its inherent challenges, but these can be amplified if the relationship could be considered ‘unconventional’… Read More
2018-06-06 11:00
When children get the sleep they need, they are able to grow, learn and develop properly as they age. Although often far lesser considered, sleep is just as important as nutrition and exerci… Read More
2018-05-31 11:45
Back in November 2014 my wife and I were overjoyed with the arrival of our daughter Beatrice. Being at home with her for those first two weeks was amazing and she was perfect in every way, b… Read More
2018-05-31 11:43
Summer Camps are becoming an increasingly popular way of entertaining your children during these long summer breaks, and for good reason. In theory, your child will enjoy a week or two away… Read More
2018-05-31 11:42
I’m a three-time stay-at-home dad of two: a seven-and-a-half-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son. That sentence has way too many hyphens in it. Where was I? My first stint as ful… Read More
2018-04-30 12:00
There is a feeling among many that the tests children are required to take at primary school in England are overly complex and a source of “unnecessary” pressure on children… Read More
2018-04-30 09:52
As parents we are constantly faced with new challenges and the need to learn new skills, not least when it comes to how we can help our children learn how to use the internet. Digital… Read More
2018-04-27 09:09
Homework, as many of us know at Parental Choice, can be a battle at the best of times so we turned to educational expert Rachel Vecht, founder of Educating Matters (www.educatingmatters.co.u… Read More
2018-04-15 11:58
It’s never too early for children to start reading; the right book can live long in the memory and help get them hooked from an extremely early age. Reading is essential for babies&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-04-10 21:36
There’s a reason it’s called the nuclear family, and although it’s actually about the nucleus as a core rather than the use of atomic weapons, the possibility of runaway an… Read More
2018-03-30 10:47
April 6th 2018 is the start of the new tax year and it’s when the changes announced by the Government last Autumn will now take effect. For employers and nannies these changes will ult… Read More
2018-03-29 10:40
With many parents struggling to balance work and family life, grandparents are increasingly being asked to lend a helping hand. The vast majority of parents say that grandparents are their f… Read More
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