Interview Tips When Hiring a Caregiver
You've narrowed down your applicant and it's time for those nanny interview questions. Here are some child care recruitment tips...
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4 Step Guide to Hiring
Are you looking to hire a nanny? Use these tools to narrow down candidates you believe may be a good...
The Live-in Carer Guide: The Au Pair or Live-in Nanny Manual
Here's our guide of the essential information you should provide to your next live-in carer or au pair.
Solve the School Break Care Challenge
Most working parents have limited vacation days. Here are 7 options for what to do with kids during spring break,...
Nanny website or nanny agency? Which should you use to find a caregiver?
Nanny-finding website or nanny agency? Learn which method of hiring a nanny fits your family.
The Chore War: Getting Kids To Do Their Part
Which chores are appropriate for children of different ages? Here's how to get children to help out, including a list...
How to Interview a Nanny: In-Person Interview
A guide to in-person nanny interviews, including three main things to keep in mind when planning those interviews.
How to Interview a Nanny: Phone Interviews
A guide to interviewing nanny candidates by phone, including a list of questions to ask during a phone interview with...
How to Interview a Nanny
A guide to interviewing a nanny and how to screen candidates to find the best possible fit for your family.
How to Interview a Special Needs Caregiver
Interview questions to ask when hiring a special needs caregiver to ensure that you and your family are providing the...
Create An Afternoon School Plan
It might take a new routine or hiring help to keep after school schedules on track. Here are 4 steps...
A United Front on Discipline
A guide to discussing discipline with your nanny or babysitter, as well as 4 discipline strategies parents and caregivers can...
Bathtime for Kids 101
Bath time can be stressful for parents, babysitters and nannies. Here are a few things to keep in mind that...
Child Care Choices
Are you returning to work after maternity leave? Here are the things parents should consider when choosing between day nurseries...
How to Prepare for Your Caregiver’s First Day
You've hired a new caregiver - congrats! Here are the things you'll want to review with your nanny the first...
6 Perks of Hiring a Summer Nanny
We all need a little help, and hiring a summertime nanny can greatly reduce the stress that comes with inevitable...
6 Tips for Writing a Babysitter Job Description
Looking for the perfect babysitter to fit your family's needs? Some tips on writing a more specific job description to...
10 Ways to Prepare for Backup Child Care
Often times, things don't go according to plan -- your regular nanny can't make it. Here are 10 things to...
1, 2, 3, 4, How to Plan a Kids Party and More!
Need help getting the party started? Check out these fun ideas for kids birthday parties and other party planning tips.
How to Supervise Your Child Online
Think Tumblr is the name of a gym? Think again. See the 6 most popular websites children use and become...
How to be a Plugged-in Parent
With technology these days, how do you protect your children but give them independence at the same time? Here's how...
Sandwich Generation: Caring for Your Parents and Your Kids
Tips and advice for approaching being in the sandwich generation, to help make sure you look after yourself and your...
Drafting a Nanny Contract : A Helpful Guide
We all hate paperwork but having an official employment agreement with your nanny can protect both parties. View our sample...
14 Things to Do With Dad on Father’s Day
Lost for new Father’s Day ideas this year? Here’s a list of 15 things to do with Dad, which will...
A Letter to My Baby
Katherine Santer is our Country Director for Canada and is a soon-to-be Mom. Here she reflects on her fears and...
How Sick is Too Sick for Day Care?
When it comes to day care drop offs, it can be a sticky situation if you know your child is...
5 Options for Backup Care
Five places to turn to find suitable backup childcare -- whether it's last minute or weeks in advance.
7 Ways to Boost Kids’ Confidence
Happiness. Healthy habits. Success. These are qualities we want in our children. But you know the underlying trick to get...
Our Royal Baby Naming Guide
Kate Middleton is past her due-date now and we’re all eagerly waiting to hear whether it’s a to-be King or...
The Working Day of a Royal Nanny
Caring for a royal baby and reporting to Prince William and Duchess Catherine is clearly a huge job – so...
5 Ways to Get Kids Back-to-School Ready
Helping your kids through a smooth transition from summer fun to a structured school day with these practical tips.
Back to School Promises to Make to Your Kids
Care.com has put together eight resolutions to make to yourself -- and your family!
Beating Back-to-School Blues for Special Needs Students
Care.com has put together 8 fantastic tips, that are easy and fun, to help special needs students beat back-to-school blues.
Hiring an After-School Sitter
What happens when no one can get home until five? An after-school sitter is probably your best bet! Find after-school...
Back-to-School Fun: 34 Kids Crafts
34 craft ideas that will get kids excited about returning to class -- great activities for nannies and kids, as...
How to Learn about Your Child’s Day
When communicating with your child about their school day is tough, look at Care.com's tips on discussion points and ways...
After-School Fun & Games
Care.com has 10 after-school fun activities to share. Remember homework is still the priority but after-school fun and games can...
Homework Time: The Difference Between Helping and Taking-Over
Care.com's advice on helping children without becoming overly involved with homework time.
How to Win the Homework Battle
Care.com tackles the homework battle with these 9 tips to help families make homework battles a thing of the past!
Best Back-to-school Advice from the Movies
Family friendly movies are a great source of back-to-school advice for families. Care.com the best films for back-to-school advice