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How to become a home care nurse: training, pay and job prospects

Here’s what you need to know about becoming a home care nurse.

Make paying your childcare provider child’s play—with our guide to taxes

Follow our step-by-step guide to taxes and rest easy that the tax office is as happy as your little ones...

Setting nanny rates: How much to charge for your services

Here’s how to figure out a fair nanny pay rate for the job at hand.

Taxes and payroll for nannies—so you can hit the ground running

What every nanny needs to know about taxes and payroll. We’ll walk you through it, step by step.

14 benefits to consider negotiating into your nanny contract

Here are 14 benefits you should feel empowered to explore with a potential or current family employer.

The 6 most common ways kids get injured — and how to prevent them

Getting hurt is part of being a kid. The good news is you can prevent many serious injuries. These are...

The right way to test out a new babysitter

So, you’ve found a sitter who looks great on paper and aced your interview questions. Now the big question: How...

What’s the going rate for babysitting?

Here’s what you need to know to determine a babysitting rate per hour that works for you and the family.

5 benefits of bringing your own child to a nanny or babysitting job

Professional child caregivers who bring their own children to work with them—many of whom refer to themselves as “nanny mums”...

How to advertise yourself as a nanny, babysitter or professional caregiver

From building a social media presence online to creating a standout job profile, here’s what you need to know to...

How to successfully negotiate a higher pay rate for a nanny job

Use these expert tips to ready yourself for a successful, fearless pay negotiation.

Care providers: financial planning and strategies for saving

When you spend your days caring for others, it can be particularly hard to care for yourself. One of the...

Caregivers: ask yourself these questions to know if a family is right for you

When looking for a job, don't forget to make sure the family is a good fit for you, too. Here...

Eight amazing icebreaker activities to help kids warm up to a new nanny or sitter

Here are eight fun, simple icebreaker activities for nannies and babysitters that will help kick-start a great relationship with the...

Nanny job interview questions, answers and tips to help get you hired

Interviews are an opportunity to not only highlight how well you fit a particular job description but also to find...

Six interview questions every nanny should prepare to answer

Preparation is key when it comes to acing a nanny interview, but it also helps to be ready to answer...

First day on the job as a nanny? Follow these 8 tips to ensure a smooth start

Starting a job with a new family can be nerve wracking. Here are seven ways to make sure you have...

Nanny bag: 11 must-haves to take on every job

When hired to be a childcarer, you want to be prepared. While you've got lots of creative games in your...

6 tips for talking to babysitters about safety

Talking to your sitter about safety can help mitigate the chances of an accident. Here’s what the experts recommend discussing.

12 babysitting kit essentials to pack for every gig

The key to assembling a great babysitting kit is having items that will help you safely care for the children,...

11 things every first-time babysitter needs to know

Make sure you’ve learned these important babysitter basics before your first solo gig.

25 fun babysitting games to play on the job

Keep the little ones entertained with these fun and educational games.

How to become a babysitter and land your first job

Are you wondering how to get a part-time babysitting job? Follow these steps to find out how to become a...

Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself

If you’re a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking for potential gigs online, here’s how to...

19 babysitting interview questions and answers to help you land the job

Here are the most common babysitting job interview questions and some expert tips for answering them.

Every nanny needs a contract—here’s what should be in yours

Find out why you need a nanny contract for every job, what to include and where to find a good...

Here’s when babysitters need to get a contract and what to include

If you sit for a family on a regular basis, drafting a contract can help you and your employer.

8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents

Experienced babysitters and nannies know that having ideas for arts and crafts up your sleeve is a must. Keeping kids...

6 important steps to becoming a professional nanny

Are you ready to become a professional and find work as a nanny? Here are the key steps to help...

32 questions every nanny should ask during an interview

Wondering what questions you should ask parents during a interview? Here are 32 questions to ask when interviewing for a...

This is what makes a good babysitter, according to kids

We interviewed 20 kids of all ages for the inside scoop on what it takes to be a super-cool sitter,...

Babysitting tips: How to start conversations with kids

Sometimes it’s hard to talk to kids! Luckily, there are a few tricks to getting a conversation going. Here are...

12 things you should never do while babysitting

To make sure you get hired—and keep getting hired—follow these babysitting tips for maintaining professional behaviour on the job.

Do nannies get overtime?

Here’s what you need to know about overtime pay for nannies, and how to ensure it’s by the books.

9 things kids want in a babysitter

During the babysitter hiring process, both parents and babysitters should think about what’s on the children’s wish list for a...

How to write a babysitting CV that will get you the job [with CV template]

Here’s what to include, what to leave out, and how to format it, along with a list of common CV...

Writing a nanny CV: tips and examples to help you land your next job

Nothing helps you make a great first impression on a family more than having an outstanding nanny CV.

How to build a powerful network to help land your ideal nanny job

One of the best investments you can make in yourself as a professional nanny is to build your network. Here’s...

The best babysitting courses, classes and certifications for getting work

When you complete babysitting training, safety classes or an online babysitting course, you’ll stand out to parents and can even...

11 childcare training courses and certifications that will boost your career

Get recommendations for the most beneficial childcare and nanny certifications and training courses you can complete.