10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
Whether you’re a senior, caregiver or family member - make sure you or your loved ones have a fun and...
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Catnip and When To Use It
You know that your cats love it, but what actually is catnip? What are the benefits, and how can you...
Language Development Milestones
Find out all about how a child's language development progresses from birth up to five years old. What are the...
How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes on Care.com
Follow these tips for seekers and providers to avoid making mistakes on Care.com. And make the most of Care.com!
Understanding Distemper In Dogs
Although it is rare, distemper in dogs is a serious canine virus. Find out more about what it is, what...
Five steps to background check caregivers
One step in the hiring process should never be glossed over – background checks. We have put together 5 steps...
12 Steps to Firing a Caregiver
Terminating your caregivers’ contract will never be an easy thing - we've put together 12 steps to firing a caregiver...
A Guide to Baby Swimming
Whether it's mom-and-me swimming lessons or just taking your little one for a dip, here's everything you need to know...
How to Ease Separation Anxiety in Babies
Separation anxiety in babies is a normal part of growing up, but that doesn't make it easy. Here's how to...
7 Biggest Babysitting No-Nos
You were hired as a babysitter for one reason: trust. Stay away from these seven ‘babysitting sins’ to keep that...
Single-Sex Schools: The Pros And Cons
Take a look at our pros and cons to help decide if your children would benefit more from attending single-sex...
How to Get the Best Applicants Interested in Your Job
Follow these tips on finding a caregiver that is the perfect applicant for the role.
Your Step-By-Step Guide To Hiring A Nanny
Here's your 10 step, must-read guide to hiring a nanny. Making the process of hiring a nanny much easier!
7 Steps to Quitting Your Caregiver Job
Resigning from a job is never easy and quitting a caregiving job can be a little bit harder - here...
Starting a Cleaning Business: Steps To Success
If you want to take your housekeeping career that bit further, follow our advice on starting a cleaning business. Here...
15 Natural Ways to Induce Labour
If the time to give birth is getting closer and pregnancy is getting increasingly uncomfortable, take a look at our...
Encouraging Your Children to Read Books
6 tips to get your child to turn off the screen and read books.
Fun Easter Games for Kids
Creative Easter games for children over the holidays
Tips for a Productive Easter Weekend
If you're in need of some quality family time try these 5 tips for a more relaxed and energizing Easter...
Starting Your Spring Clean
To help get you get starting with a spring clean we’ve gone to the cleaning experts to gather their advice...
Hoarding and Seniors: How to Help Them Declutter
Helping a parent declutter can be a difficult and emotional time, here are some small steps to help seniors let...
11 Co-Parenting Ground Rules
Make co-parenting work for you, your ex and your child. Here are some tips for stopping the fighting and becoming...
Homemade Dog Shampoo: 5 Natural Recipes
Homemade dog shampoo can be just as effective as store-bought shampoos. Here are 5 natural recipes to get you started!
Online Scams: What Carers Need to Know
A guide to protecting yourself while looking for care jobs online.
6 Reasons Seniors Need Pets
Learn about the many ways seniors benefit from having animals.
Grandparents and Grandkids: 15 Reasons This Relationship Is Awesome
What makes grandparents and grandkids so special? From the general silliness to the extra source of love, this bond is...
10 Things Grandchildren Can Learn From Their Grandparents
Grandparents are full of wisdom to share with younger generations - here are ideas for things to talk about.
Tips for Raising Happy Children
Helping your children develop positive attitudes and a healthy mental well-being is top of the list. Here's some invaluable advice...
10 Things Grandparents Can Learn From Their Grandchildren
While Grandparents are known for wisdom, grandkids can be good teachers too.
Natural Disinfectant Options for Green Cleaning
Keep your home clean and green with these oh-so-earth-friendly choices.
8 Ways To Manage Sandwich Generation Stress
Do you care for your children as well as help out with your aging parents? If so, you can count...
Monitoring Your Teen and Social Media
As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our teens how to use social media safely and responsibly. Here is...
Overcoming Childhood Fears: How To Help
Overcoming childhood fears can seem difficult for a lot of children, but it is possible. Find out what you can...
Things You Shouldn’t Say To Your Nanny
Find out what nannies have to say: if you want to build and maintain a strong relationship with your nanny,...
6 Ways Cats Make Great Pets
Dogs may be man's best friend, but let us not forget cats! Cats bestow numerous benefits of their own. Here...
8 Ways a Tutor Can Help Your Child
Here are some examples of different scenarios with which a tutor can make all the difference to your child's educational...
7 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Some helpful winter safety tips for seniors to prevent common winter dangers that the elderly population faces.
Stress Management for Working Moms
We at Care.com have created a list of some of the most useful stress management tips to help working moms...
10 Marriage Problems New Parents Face
When a new baby arrives, keeping your marriage on track can be tough. Here's our advice on overcoming the10 common...
A Better Alternative To New Year’s Resolutions for 2019
Use this method to make realistic goals that you will stick to in 2019.