Full of tips and personal stories from the most respected nannies in the world, parents will find this trusted guide to be the next best thing to Mary Poppins turning up on the doorstep From setting up the nursery to teaching manners to organizing a seamless birthday party, this practical companion to childcare shares tips and expertise gleaned from the more than 100 years' experience of the best and most respected nannies in the business. For more than a century, Norland Nannies have cared for royal and celebrity families, but now one does not need to be a Hollywood actress or a duchess to benefit from their clear advice and straightforward methods. Tried and tested on thousands of families, their nurturing and sensible methods are brought together here for the first time, and will help parents with sleeping, weaning, and potty training; nursing common ailments from sore tummies to measles; traveling with children; stopping common bad behaviors; and encouraging creativity.