Solving Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can start from the day your new baby arrives home from the hospital. Older siblings can start making...
Articles by The Care.com UK Team
14 Things You Should Know About Love
1. Love can be felt in your stomach. Via GIPHY 2. It can’t be forced. Via GIPHY ...
She Called Me a What?!
What a great result – I’ve found another reason to feel guilty about working and employing a nanny. I don’t...
Traditional Gender Roles Persist Despite Progress in Flexible Working
Survey Highlights Traditional Divisions Between Mums and Dads Over Childcare and Working Hours London, England – September 12, 2013 –...
8 Tips to Professionalise Your Social Media Presence
Securing a job on Care.com may require more than replying to job postings. When considering who to interview, employers are...
Care.com Study Finds Hugs Not Handshakes for Dads Today
Modern dads have a closer bond with their children than they did with their own fathers: 6 out of 10...
Parents Say Goodbye Date Night But Hello Happiness!
Being a parent sees the number of kisses shared drop by 30% Nearly half of all parents (43%) have...
Finding a New Job in 31 Days
The New Year is a great opportunity to start afresh with a brand new job. With lots of families looking...
5 Facts about Self-Employment
We asked UK accountant Nicola Shoults for the 5 key things every carer needs to know about being self-employed: HMRC...
5 Things to Know About Hiring Self-Employed Caregivers
We asked UK accountant, Nicola Shoults, for the key things families employing caregivers really need to know: 1. Self-employed caregivers...
6 Tips for a Great Valentine’s Day Date Night
Yes, Valentine’s Day can feel like a hokey overly-commercialized holiday only meant to sell greeting cards, flowers and chocolate. But...
Low Down on Tax-Free Childcare
Back in March 2014 is when HMRC first announced news of a tax-free childcare scheme. Fast forward to today, the...
6 things families need to know about UK taxes
We spoke with a tax expert who has provided some useful tips for our families on the ever changing tax...
3 things carers need to know about UK taxes
We spoke with a tax expert who has provided some useful tips for care providers on the ever changing tax...
In 2017 I Will…
It’s a classic Mum-move to put everyone else in your family first. But now it’s time to make time for...
5 Health Benefits of Playing Outside
There are many reasons kids should play outside, from expressing creativity to running freely to making messes without worrying about...
101 Indoor Games and Activities for Kids
It’s easy for parents, nannies and kids to get cabin fever when stuck inside all day. Plan some indoor games...
10 Things Grandchildren Can Learn From Their Grandparents
The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent is a very special one. While grandparents act as an authority figure and...
Grandparents and Grandkids: 15 Reasons This Relationship Is Awesome
There’s a special bond between grandparents and grandkids. It’s a relationship based on love, appreciation, fun and pure joy. Becoming...
Finding Help & Support After Divorce
When parents decide to separate it can cause an emotional strain within a family, but most parents have difficulty finding...
The Parent Mind
When I had children I expected my body to change… This is because, as you may just possibly have noticed...
“I Hate School!” 4 Issues to Investigate If Your Child Hates School
The reasons why some kids hate going to school can be varied and mysterious even to the kids themselves. When...
12 Nursery Activities To Get Your Child Ready For The Classroom
You can’t believe your little one is already starting school — nursery, that is. It’s a big transition for kid...
6 Reasons the Elderly Need Pets
Learn about the many ways seniors benefit from having animals. We all love our four-legged cuddly companions. From dogs to...
7 Tips for Hiring After-School Child Care
Find an after-school sitter to watch your kids in the afternoon. In today’s society, it’s more common than not to...
15 Tips on How to Get Ready for School Quickly
No matter what time your child goes to bed, they always seems to be running late in the morning. If...
Successful Step-Parenting Do’s and Dont’s
The evil step-parent archetype is so etched into common culture that it’s a wonder anyone ever finds the courage to...
Telltale Signs of Bad Parenting
You knew it the first time you looked into that precious face – you would do anything for your child....
Homemade Dog Shampoo: 5 Natural Recipes
As a pet owner, it’s likely that you watch what goes into your dog’s body when it comes to food,...
11 Co-Parenting Ground Rules
It’s that time of the week again. You’re dropping your kids off at your ex’s with great intentions about giving...
Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter
We inherit a lot from our parents, their traits, their looks and even their stuff – perhaps too much of...
7 Parent Types & the Nannies They Need
You’re definitely a hands-on parent. One who loves crafts, helps with homework and volunteers to bake cookies for your kid’s...
Are You A Strict Parent?
Making your 5-year-old put away her shoes is fine. Making her keep them lined up in the closet at all...
How to Talk to Kids About Politics
There is no way to protect kids from politics – there are billboards that an early reader can sound out,...
The ultimate dog sitter checklist
If you're leaving your pet with a sitter while on vacation, here's a checklist of things you need to do...
Best Dog Tricks Ever
Who doesn’t love having a dog that can do cool tricks? According to Amy Robinson, a certified dog trainer, it’s...
Clever Ways to Clean Bad Stains & Messes
Penicillin, car seats, DVDs. We have much to be grateful for when it comes to modern day parenting. But perhaps the...
Parenting the Whole-Brain Child Way
Understanding how kids’ minds work and develop is an exciting advancement in science — but it can be daunting to...
A Guide to Cat Training
“Cats can be trained,” says Susan Willett, author of the award-winning blog Life with Dogs and Cats. “Anyone who doubts...
Low Down on Baby Massages
You love massages — why wouldn’t your baby? Your little one can reap amazing benefits from this popular relaxation method,...