How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Whether your child is afraid of getting the flu shot or has been coming down with one bug after the...
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School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending childcare crisis
Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to the holiday periods, extreme weather events, wildfires or other...
How to Make Your Balcony Bee-friendly
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for a gardener? Find one in your area now. Due to increased use of...
Fasting: Is It Safe for The Elderly?
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for a carer for your elderly relative? Find one in his area now. Fasting...
5 Step Guide to Hiring a Carer at Care.com
Finding and hiring a carer doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our simple 5 step hiring guide for some useful...
The Dos and Don’ts of Taking Your Nanny or Carer on Holiday
Last year, a good friend of mine greeted me with that best of back-handed compliments after a holiday I had...
4 Step Guide to Searching for a Job
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5 Step Guide to Hiring a Carer
Finding and hiring a carer doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our simple, 5 step hiring guide for some useful...
7 Ways to Remodel Your Kid’s Room Like a Pro
by freelance writer Riley Herder >> Looking for a housekeeper? Find one in your area now. As children grow, it...
5 Eco-friendly Dates For Valentine’s Day
by freelance writer Riley Herder >> Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. Valentine’s Day is just around...
2020 Vacation Planning for Caregivers
by freelance writer Riley Herder Whether you work full time as a caregiver or part time, you will likely take...
Make a Game Plan for Visiting Grandparents in 2020
by freelance writer Riley Herder The start of a new year is a great time to map out the time...
Family Vacation Planning 2020
by freelance writer Riley Herder Some of my fondest childhood memories are of summer vacations with my family. Those experiences...
House-training Your Kitten
by freelance writer Riley Herder Few things are quite as comforting as holding a soft, new, fuzzy kitten to your...
10 Top Non-shedding Cats
Looking for pet care? Find cat sitters in your area now. If you have cat allergies, you may have given...
How to Care for A Cat: Tips and Tricks for New Owners
Looking for pet care? Find cat sitters in your area now. Many pet owners consider cats to be the perfect...
Home Safety Basics for Children and Aging Parents
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. If your house is home to...
Safety checklist: How to dementia-proof every room in your home
Anyone who’s cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia knows the worry you can have for their safety....
Keeping Baby Safe
Tips for keeping your baby safe. There are so many things to know when you have a new baby that...
Forget New Year’s Resolutions!
In 2020, I will… We’re not talking about New Year’s resolutions here. Not ones that barely begin on January 1st...
11 Ways to Help a Person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia Sleep Better
Why people with dementia’s sleep is affected and how you can help. Experts aren’t exactly sure why, but changes in...
Encouraging kids to participate
No parent wants to see her kid cooped up inside all weekend while others are out riding their bikes and...
6 Ways to Deal With Difficult Behaviour Calmly
When your 2-year-old throws a temper tantrum at the playground, are you ready to scream along with him? Some days,...
Feeding Tips For When Your Baby Won’t Eat
It can be frustrating and sometimes concerning when your baby won’t eat. You often won’t know the reasons for a...
10 tips for getting kids to pay attention
According to a study conducted by Meghan McClelland, an associate professor at Oregon State University, preschool children who were rated high...
How Nannies Can Handle the Holidays When Their Employers Have Different Beliefs
Tips for navigating this potentially awkward time of the year. As the holidays approach, many nannies will find themselves in...
Care.com’s Ultimate Sustainable Christmas Raffle
**CLICK HERE TO ENTER RAFFLE** There really is no getting away from it – Christmas is the season of abundance....
Au Pair Tips: Cultural Differences in The Host Country
Customs to familiarise yourself with before you move to your new country. An important part of travelling abroad is researching...
Au Pair Tips: Packing List
What should I pack for my au pair stay? As going abroad for a year is a really big deal,...
Au Pair Tips: Gifts for The Host Family
Get your stay off to a flying start by bringing a small present for the family. As a guest, it is...
Au Pair Tips: Useful Documents & References
The paperwork you should have to help the application process along. The decision to go abroad as an au pair...
Au Pair Tips: Communicating with The Host Family
The best channels for getting to know each other. So, you have found potential host families who you think you’d...
6 Jobs for Caregivers and Housekeepers Over the Holidays
How you can help families during the festive season and make some extra holiday cash. Christmas is considered by many...
5 Holiday Survival Tips for Parents
How to keep your cool and have a stress-free holiday season. Many of us grew up eagerly awaiting the holiday...
10 Best Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tales
Sorting pregnancy fact from fiction. Long before medical professionals and modern science, women learned about the ins and outs of...
The Live-in Carer Guide: Making Your Au Pair or Nanny Feel Welcome
Some extra toiletries, flowers in a vase or a little box of chocolates and a card wishing them well goes a long way...
Managing Your Child’s Christmas Expectations
How to keep your kids grounded, stay within budget, and provide all the Christmas cheer they need. Children writing long...
Encouraging Cooperative Play in Kids
We all want our children to build strong relationships and lead happy fulfilling lives. A key ingredient to such outcomes...
5 Common Causes of Infant Congestion
The reasons your baby may be congested and what to do about it. Babies are often stuffed up and congested,...
The Care.com Autumn-Winter Hygge Raffle
**CLICK HERE TO ENTER RAFFLE** **CLICK HERE TO ENTER RAFFLE** As the last of the leaves fall from the trees...