4 Tips for Raising An Organized Child
Is there a way to raise an organised kid? Can a child be taught to be organised or do they...
Articles by The Care.com UK Team
Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor
While a poor school report is the classic symptom that all is not well with your child in the classroom,...
Parents – it’s time to get involved in the classroom!
Being involved with your children’s school is a great way of showing that you’re all on the same page and...
Would You Want to Be the Royal Nanny?
Plush palaces. Royal balls. Luxury living. Ahh, the perks of being a Royal Nanny. We can all envision the regal...
Would You Want to Be the Royal Housekeeper?
Royal watchers amongst you will know that Kate and William have – at the very beginning of their journey into...
Why Did I Choose a Career in Childcare?
I was certainly lucky enough to enjoy a carefree childhood, climbing trees and playing for hours at a time with...
Who’s the Daddy?
Missing your child or feeling guilty for leaving them when you finally return to work is a familiar topic, but...
Volunteer to Boost Your Special Needs Care Career
Many parents of children with special needs struggle to find carers who they trust and feel understand their son or...
UK Childcare Qualifications
We have provided a summary of the qualifications that you are most likely to encounter. To get more information on...
Top 5 Christmas Films
ElfThe story of Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, a baby raised by Santa’s elves and unaware of his human parentage...
Top 5 Best Places in the UK to Visit with Children during the Christmas Holidays
This year, take advantage of the variety of cultural winter activities available throughout the UK and plan a trip that...
Teaching Your Child About Peers with Special Needs
The term ‘special needs’ can be applied to a wide range of disabilities; some are obvious, such as a child...
How to Tame Temper Tantrums
After a long day at work, you want to get home and enjoy the company of your family. But when...
Surviving Childhood Cancer
Recently, we were joined in the Care.com offices by our new colleague Louise. Like any 22 year old she is...
Care.com’s Royal Nursery Pin-a-thon
Do you “Pin”? Well if you haven’t started using Pinterest yet, we’re giving you a royal reason to! Starting 6 August...
Prepared to Care
Carers Week 2013 asked the question “Prepared to Care?” We at Care.com were proud to ask just that, as we...
Parenting with Balls: Twitter Interview with @SingleParentDad
Care.com took to Twitter to discuss the highs and lows of raising a child solo, and the importance of dads...
Nanny Fit for a Prince or Princess
With child number two on the way, Kate Middleton will be relying on a combination of housekeeper and family to...
Naming the Royal Baby: Celeb Inspired Suggestions
The royal baby is almost here! The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William’s second child is due any day now....
Learn Something New!
Whatever your job title, it’s useful to keep your knowledge current and it’s no different for carers. Continuing professional development (CPD)...
Kate Middleton needs a new nanny – what should she look for?
Kate Middleton is looking to hire a new nanny to help with Prince George during the Royal tour of New...
How to Interview a Childcarer: Phone Interviews
Once you’ve narrowed your job applicants down to a manageable group, it’s time to pick up the phone to talk...
How To Help Victims Of Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan
To my friends around the world: They say that home is where the heart is, and this week my heart is...
How Raising Kind Children Can Prevent Bullying
As parents, we can often question whether our child would tell us if they had a problem with bullying and...
“How Do I Tell My Boss I’m Pregnant?”
You’re pregnant – congratulations! You’re excited and overjoyed, and perhaps a bit anxious too. Family and friends have heard the...
Fun Games for Kids to Learn about the Summer Olympics
Two weeks of pure excitement, adrenaline, heartbreak, and triumph. Who wouldn’t be interested? The Summer Olympics are coming to the East...
Finding a First-Rate Childcarer Job on Care.com
Sharon Blank, Member Care Representative for Care.com, offers her advice to childcarers across the board, including nannies, babysitters, childminders and...
Make the Most of Family Gatherings This Christmas
With Christmas here and everyone in the festive spirit, there will no doubt be a few family gatherings in the...
Ensuring Everyone Has a Happy Holiday Season
We at Care.com know how much you care about your children and all your family members enjoying Christmas. We also...
Easy Homemade Children’s Costumes for Hallowe’en
The team at Care.com have put together some fun ideas, which we hope will inspire you and your little monsters...
Do You Have a Royal Baby?
With the media dominated with news over Kate Middleton expecting her second child any day soon, we at Care.com got...
Cutting Out the Back-to-School Chaos
The six weeks of summer holidays have promised us an extra hour in bed each morning, barbeques whenever the sun...
Helping Friends With Children Cope With Cancer
When a close friend or relative with children is diagnosed with cancer, it is natural for you to want to...
Celebrating Families – United Nations International Families Day, May 15 2014
You may not know it, but May 15th is the United Nations International Families Day. This is a day which...
How to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
We all want our children to be happy, have healthy habits and to experience success. But did you know the...
A Day in the Life of a Royal Nanny
What will it be like to care for the new royal baby and work for Prince William and Duchess Catherine? Clara...
8 Tips for Acing a Carer Job Interview
The hunt for babysitting jobs, dog sitting jobs or gardening jobs will more than likely entail an interview. As an...
6 Ways to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with Children
Diamond Jubilee preparations are gaining momentum, with extended bank holiday weekend festivities kicking off on Saturday, June 2 and allowing...
6 Safety Tips for New Childcarers
We all know that starting off with a new nanny or babysitter can be a stressful time. After finding childcare...
6 Checkpoints Before Your Nanny Drives Your Children
We all know that no matter how much you trust or know a nanny, it’s always hard to hand over...