Child care Archives

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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