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Child care meets culture
Everything CocoRio, parenting tips & tricks and the realities of parenthood.
Another award in the bag!
After having been selected as finalists for Young Entrepreneurs of the Year, Female Entrepreneurs of the Year, and Biggest Growth of the Year Award categories of the Club Hub Awards 2022 back in March, the CocoRio founders were awarded ‘Young Entrepreneurs of the Year 2022’ over the weekend at the Club Hub Event 2022 held in Birmingham!
London for kids
As always, London doesn’t disappoint when it comes to things to do, so we thought we’d compile our favourite family friendly activities to help you in your weekend activity search for this month! As always, if it feels like there’s barely enough time to do the things already on your ‘to-do’ list, just give us a ring and we’ll send a sitter who can take your children to all these amazing happenings!
10 egg-citing must do’s in London this month
It’s the holidays! This can come with a mixed bag of emotions. If you’re taking some time off too, this is often a great time to catch up with the little ones! If, on the other hand, you are still working, the child care struggle might be real!
March is the month of WOMEN!
March is the month of WOMEN! From International Women's Day earlier this month to Mother’s day at the end of the week, this month is a celebration!
5 Creative Ways to make bedtime a bit less of a battle!
You know the saying, “no one has a longer to-do list than a child who’s just been told it’s bedtime!”
Hot cocoa, crafts, and Christmas
CocoRio is back with a Christmas special – we’ve put together a list of different activities that you can do with the whole family!
10 Easy tips for a successful and sustainable halloween season
It’s Halloween season and if you’re like us, you’re ready to give 'em pumpkin to talk about - see what we did there? So we’ve compiled our favourite easy tips for a successful and sustainable Halloween season, filled with DIY costumes and decorations, spooky recipes and harmless pranks that are sure to amuse the kids.
Sitter and family FAQs: all your questions answered!
We thought we’d fire ahead and answer any questions that future you might ask when looking for your perfect match, whether you’re a sitter, or a family! To reiterate, we create perfect family-sitter matches so that families can rest assured their little ones are well taken care of while engaging in meaningful activities, and sitters can have really rewarding part-time work alongside their creative commitments.
Meet Leticia, CocoRio Creative Sitter!
A few months back, we sat down with Leticia Textidor, a young actor and acting coach, to find out a little bit about why she enjoyed working with CocoRio.
Work after mat leave? Tips and tricks for a smooth transition
Most pregnant women look forward to their maternity leave. They often have preconceived expectations of what it’ll be like and are eager to start binge watching all the Netflix series they’ve fallen behind on.
Operation back to school
Are the back to school jitters settling in yet? If you answered yes, you aren’t alone. In fact, it’s only normal that both you and your little ones are feeling slightly uneasy about this return. We’ve gathered a list of our top tips to make the transition as smooth as possible, and hopefully have both parents and kids feeling positive and confident about the start of the school year!
Feed your bubba proudly
I remained open to the idea that I may not breastfeed. My mother only breastfed me for a couple of months and I kept myself informed on the realities of breastfeeding. The pain, mastitis, supply anxiety and other common struggles. When I had my first, I was lucky enough to experience little difficulty, my breastfeeding journey was off to a good start.
How Much Should You Pay Your Nanny?
A quick google search will tell you that childcare is not quite as straightforward as one might think. Options are endless and at varying price points and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed! We thought we’d save you the headache and summarise it all for you.
5 Tips To Keep Your Only Child Happy And Healthy
Do you wonder if your only child will feel lonely? Does the constant request for a sibling worry you? You are not alone.
Here are 5 tips to make sure your only child is happy and doesn’t feel lonely!
How To Help A Child Who Doesn’t Like Reading
What to do if your child doesn’t like reading and writing? Discover why it is important to insist creatively and try our CocoRio tips!
Learn To Be Childish From Your Creative Child
Why is ‘childish’ such a negative word? Learn about creativity from your child.
Five Ideas For Cooking With Children
Cooking with your children can really save the day! It’s creative, fun, helps the kids move around and become responsible in the house, but most of all, it is tasty!
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