Careers in Child Care Archives

Babysitting tips: How to start conversations with kids

Sometimes it’s hard to talk to kids! But there are some tricks to getting a conversation going with them. Here...

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.

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,...

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 nanny interview? Here are 32 questions to ask when interviewing for...

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.

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 find potential gigs online, here’s how...

How to become a babysitter and land your first job

Take these steps to break into babysitting and start building your business.

The best babysitting courses, classes, and certifications for getting work

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

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

Here’s what to include on a babysitting résumé, what to leave off, and how to format it, along with a...

What’s the going rate for babysitting?

From the going babysitting rates where you live to other factors that determine a sitter's pay rate, here’s what you...

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

When you start working as a babysitter for a family, there’s a lot to discuss in advance: Everything from payment...

8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)

I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...

12 babysitting kit essentials to pack for every gig

Imagine yourself as an ultra-prepared Mary Poppins-type sitter. You arrive at every job with a magical babysitting bag filled with everything you...

11 things every first-time babysitter needs to know

My friend Stephanie once went to a babysitting job not realizing that she would have to accompany the little girl...

Pet care certifications

As an animal lover, you may want to pursue career caring for them. Perhaps you have already built clientele as...

Eight awesome icebreaker games for kids getting to know a new nanny or sitter

We’ve gathered these eight simple but fun icebreakers for kids that new caregivers can play to help kickstart a great...

Six interview questions every nanny should prepare to answer

Be prepared to answer these six common interview questions—and follow our tips on how to best answer them.

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

Here are five helpful questions to ask yourself when deciding if a family meets your expectations.

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

Here’s what you need to know to build your brand as a professional caregiver

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

Prepare for your nanny job interview with these tips — from the questions you should be ready to answer to...

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

This child care arrangement can benefit you, as both a parent and professional nanny or babysitter, and extend several perks...

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.

Fourteen 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.

Five 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 moms”...

How to build a powerful peer network of professional nannies

There are a variety of tools you can use to build your nanny network. Here’s how to get started.

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

For nannies, coming prepared to work is job No. 1. You need to keep everyone safe, comfortable, and entertained. You...

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

These are the top causes of injury in kids and the best (as well as the most surprising) ways to...

Setting nanny rates: How much to charge for your services

Not sure how much to charge as a nanny? Here are the factors you need to consider to set your...

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

As you look for the right nanny job, it’s important to make yourself stand out from the crowd. And nothing...

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

When you start a new job as a nanny, you may agree to working terms by a verbal or handshake...