14 Things Daughters Learn from their Dads
To celebrating dads and the things that they teach you here are the 14 things that we hope our daughters...
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6 Things We Would Miss If Dads Went On Strike
A Father's Day special taking stock of how our other half's take part in parenting, and what we would miss...
Who’s the Daddy?
Daddy guilt - where it starts to how to stop it in its tracks. Daddy guilt doesn't have to happen!
Making the Most of the Dad Bond
The bond between Dads and children is a very important one. Here's Care.com's 4 ways to help nurture the bond...
8 Secrets Housekeepers Keep
Hiring someone to clean your house can create a great relationship but there are somethings housekeepers don't share - here...
6 Tips to Make Yourself More Hirable
When applying for care jobs the most important tool is your Care.com profile - here are 6 tips to make...
4 Ways to Earn More On Care.com
Sometimes with care jobs your wallet needs that little extra boost. If that’s the case then help is at hand!...
5 Steps to Asking for a Raise
Giving your best in the care for others over time at the same rate could mean its time to ask...
10 Things Your Nanny May Keep From You
There are naturally some things your nanny may choose to keep stum rather than rock the boat. Here are 10...
The Solution to All of Your Chore Wars
It seems that for a while now my partner and I have both been secretly thinking that the other has...
Buying Toys for Children with Special Needs
Finding the right toy for a child with special needs can be tough - we’ve put together guidance on buying...
5 Easy Steps to Posting An Odd Job on Care.com
If your home is in need of an extra pair of hands why not let Care.com help you find someone....
Your Child Wants to Quit, Should You Let Them?
When your child wants to quit an activity or a project, should you let them?
7 Ways to Maximize Your Downtime
During downtime moments it’s easy tolet the time just pass - we’ve put together 7 ways to maximize your downtime...
5 Caregiver Problems and How to Fix Them
It’s inevitable that relationships face issues that can be addressed through frank discussion. Here are 5 caregiver problems and how...
9 Childcare Hiring Tips for Divorced Parents
While hiring childcare can be a challenges as a divorced parent it can be complicated. We’ve provided 9 childcare hiring...
7 Most Surprising Things About Having a Baby
Here are a few things that surprised me the most about having a baby, and what I would tell my...
7 Fun Family Activities for this Summer
Embrace your inner child with our 7 fun family activities for this summer!
Summer Fun: 101 Things to Do with Kids
Start thinking through ideas for activities now with our summer fun: 101 things to do with kids to avoid your...
12 Brain Boosting Summer Activities
Fight the summer slide affect on your children's academic skills these 12 brain boosting summer activities.
8 Steps to Starting a Nanny Camp
Rather than going it alone this summer why not group together with other nannies to share activities and ideas. Here's...
7 Signs Your Profile Needs a Professional Makeover
First impressions count in the application process and your profile is critical to getting the job. Here are 7 signs...
Top 10 Tips to Target Your Application
What can you do to make your application to your ideal care job stand out? Here are our top 10...
10 Tips for Interviewing Nannies
Give great interviews and find the right nanny for you and your family with our 10 tips for interviewing nannies.
Tips for Following Up Job Applications
Applying for care jobs doesn't with crafting a well developed application. Here are some useful tips for following up job...
25 New Reasons to Hire a Babysitter
One strategy to help you enjoy the new season, and to have time for everything on your list, is to...
Reimbursing Your Nanny for Gas and Mileage
How does a busy mom arrange for reimbursing driving costs? We’ve detailed five options for reimbursing your nanny for gas...
8 Points to Include in a Yearly Nanny Review
With another year behind you, it’s time to start thinking about an annual nanny review to make sure you and...
8 Tips for Acing a Caregiver Job Interview
We’ve gathered together tips from several leading career experts to help you ace your next caregiver job interview.
Is Overnight Childcare Right for You?
Hiring overnight childcare may help with the difficulties busy parents face but do the benefits outweigh the costs?
Using Your Intuition When Hiring New Care
It's important to use your intuition when hiring a new nanny. Here are five questions to ask yourself about your...
10 Ideas for Outdoor Fun
With Spring officially here there’s no better time to go outdoors with your kids! Here are a few creative ideas...
5 Questions to Consider With Part-Time Nannies
While you might know the differences between a nanny and a babysitter, what if a mix between the two is...
6 Summer Camp Saving Tips
Some useful ideas for getting the most for your money when arranging for your children’s summer camp.
5 Safety Checks for Hiring New Childcare
Use these five safety checks when hiring new childcare to help you better understand which candidate is the best choice...
5 Ways To Hire Better and Safer Care
Caregivers are employees you trust with those most precious to you. We’ve put together a safety checklist to help in...
10 Nanny Interview Questions from Real Moms
We’ve gathered together some of the more creative ideas for nanny interview questions from the mom blogosphere to help you...
8 Childcare Choices on a Family Vacation
There are many childcare choices you can make while on vacation, here are 8 options you may not have thought...
6 Things to Check When Nanny Drives Your Kids
After hiring a new nanny, you should establish driving rules for when the nanny drives your kids and safety checks...
4 Sensitive Wage Discussions You Might Need to Have As A Nanny
The working life of a nanny or caregiver can be unpredictable. Here are four potentially sensitive wage discussions and suggestions...