Before-school care: What are your options?
Discover various before-school childcare options to find the best fit for your family’s needs.
Child care options
What is a part-time nanny — and do you need one?
A part-time nanny may be the perfect child care option for your family. Learn what part-time nannies do, how to...
Here’s the going rate for babysitting in Canada
A great babysitter is an asset to families, but if you’re just getting started in your search for a sitter...
New Quebec law requires you to register as an employer when hiring caregivers
Learn how changes to Quebec’s labour standards law affect you if you pay someone to take care of your loved...
Should you tip a babysitter?
Although tipping your sitter is not required, there are a few situations where adding something onto your fee could be...
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...
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...
How much does a nanny cost?
Know what in-home child care is going to cost up front so you can plan your budget accordingly.
Nanny contracts: Everything parents need to put in writing
Here’s why you should consider drafting a nanny contract, what you should include in it, and how to make it...
Should You Keep Your Nanny When Your Kids Are at School?
We listed a couple of things for parents to consider when deciding whether or not to keep your nanny.
9 Options for After-school Child Care
Here are nine suggestions to help your family fill the after-school hours with affordable child care solutions. Check them out...
5 Things to Consider When a Family Member Is Your Nanny
Here we share some handy tips for things to bear in mind when your family member is your nanny or...
Finding a New Year’s Eve Babysitter
With parties galore, a New Year's Eve babysitter is often hard to come-by. Read our tips on finding a New...
What’s the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?
Nanny vs. babysitter: The two job titles may seem interchangeable, but there is a distinct difference between nanny and babysitter...
7 Parent Types and the Nannies They Need
You might think you're the world's best parent -- but which one of these parent types does your nanny think...
Behavior Problems: Coordinating With Caregivers
Here's what to do when you and other caregivers aren't on the same discipline page.
Summer Sitter Preparation
With summer upon us, school-free kids need summer care. If you're considering a summer sitter, we’ve put together tips on...
Interviewing Summer Childcare
Six issues you should cover in your interviewing to help you to find the right summer childcare for you and...
5 Steps to Finding Summer Childcare
A guide to stress-free seasonal sitter hiring with our 5 Steps to Finding Summer Childcare.
How to check a nanny or babysitter’s references
It's important to find out as much as possible about the person you're looking to hire. Here's how to handle...
How to interview a nanny: your question checklist
This list of sample interview questions for nannies will help you cover all your bases and find the best nanny...
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...
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!
Seven types of nannies you can hire to help
Nannies can offer a variety of child care and household help, but here are a few main “nanny types” to...
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...
Follow this checklist for your nanny’s first day on the job
From the nanny schedule and house rules to instructions for how everything works, use this checklist to make sure you...
How to check babysitter references like a pro
Wondering what questions to ask babysitter references? Our list covers it all, ensuring a quality sitter.
How to find a nanny, according to real parents
Finding a nanny to care for your kids is no small task. Keep reading for real parents’ tips for finding...
The right questions to ask a nanny’s references before you hire
Not sure what questions to ask a nanny’s references before you officially onboard a new caregiver? Here, we break it...
How to write an effective babysitter job description to find the right sitter
Find the perfect child care provider for your family's needs with these tips for writing an effective babysitter job description.
How to handle nanny vacations, holidays and sick days
Paid time off should be part of the benefits families offer to their nanny
How to write a nanny job description and what to include
Find your ideal child care provider with these expert tips for writing a nanny job description, plus example nanny job...
Six ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny
Hoping to make the nanny price tag more affordable for your family? Here are a few ideas for negotiating a...
Six tips for talking to babysitters about safety
Hiring a babysitter to watch your children can be a nerve-racking process for parents. Whether you need to go to work...
Do nannies get overtime?
Do nannies get paid overtime? The quick answer: yes, generally, but the specifics depend on the province. Here’s what you...
10 employment benefits to consider offering your nanny
Nannies do important work and should receive the same job benefits as other professionals. Consider these nanny benefits before making...
Here’s why you need a nanny trial—plus 7 tips to make the most of it
A nanny trial is an opportunity for both families and nannies to interview and evaluate each other and see if...
How much does a babysitter cost?
You're in dire need of a night or weekend away, but how much is a babysitter going to cost? Here's...
Nine things kids want in a babysitter
During a babysitter hiring process, both parents and sitters should think about what’s on the children’s wish list for a...
Interviewing babysitters: The questions every parent needs to ask
Ask about a sitter’s skills and experience, but also ask questions that allow you to get a feel for their...