Oh, I’ll Do It!
Response to the arrival of George, Prince of Cambridge, must have been quite overwhelming for Kate and William. At Care.com,...
Articles by The Care.com UK Team
The Digital Babysitter
At Care.com, we pride ourselves on being run by parents for parents. As such, we come across many of the...
Do You Pay Your Nanny A Christmas Bonus?
Your nanny cares for your children and keeps your life running smoothly all year long. From helping with homework to...
Father’s Day: 10 Tips for Making Your Unsung Hero’s Time Special and Memorable
In a recent Care.com survey, we found that Dads have DIY and repairs high up on their list of responsibilities...
Bank Holiday – 5 Tips to Make Sure Free Family Time Is Precious
Summer Bank Holidays in Great Britain are a good time of year in most people’s books. Friends are busy sharing...
5 Tips To Cope With New Parent Anxiety
Chances are, if you are reading this as a new parent you might be tired, a little anxious and very...
Example Holiday Childcare Schedules
Bringing childcare with you on holiday can be an ideal way to both spend time with your kids and secure...
Help! What Should We Pay Our Babysitter?
Do you remember babysitting as a teenager? Most of us have babysat at one time or another before having children...
Bathtime for Children — Checklist
However, there are a few things to keep in mind that can make handling bath time a lot easier. If...
Encouraging a Bond when a Sibling has Special Needs
Growing up is a process that is influenced by all those around us. And that includes our brothers and sisters....
Getting Children To Help With Christmas Dinner
When it comes to Christmas lunch or dinner, it can feel chaotic as you try to get the timings right,...
Learning About Different Winter Holiday Celebrations
Understanding and celebrating the many different holidays in the winter season is a great way to teach children about cultural...
Toy Shopping for Children with Special Needs
Finding the right toy for any child can be a tough task! Knowing what’s hot and what’s not and what...
Caring for Your Parents and Your Children
Your children have come from school hungry for dinner, your husband is stuck at work, and your father keeps calling...
Remembering Older Relatives and Neighbours
Christmas can be a lonely time for older people; their children have grown, left home and have families of their...
9 Special Ways of Saying Thank You on Grandparents Day
Have you heard of National Grandparents Day? This year, 2013, it falls on Sunday 5th October and it’s a wonderful...
How to Help the Elderly Remain at Home
Many families want to see their elderly relatives live at home for as long as possible. But before you decide...
Nurturing the Grandparent Bond
A good relationship with your grandchild can provide them with the life skills and worldly wisdom as well as a...
8 Signs Older Relatives Need Assistance
How do you know when they will need a helping hand? Here are 8 signs to look out for and...
Childcare Jobs: Getting the Salary You Want
Before you look for a position, we suggest that you work out your desired salary ahead of time, as well...
Finding a Babysitting Job & Getting Hired
Need to earn some extra cash while at school or during holidays? A part-time babysitting job could be the answer....
How to Be an Astute Carer
Of course, our parents are ageing. But while chronic illness and increased frailty take their toll on many, some are...
Job Searching in the Age of the Internet
Looking for a job used to be a lot easier. You would type up a CV on a typewriter (thank...
How to Interview for a Care Job Working with the Elderly
Make sure that the family you want to work with get to know how reliable, well-suited and compassionate you are...
7 Ways To Earn More as a Nanny
Being a nanny offers daily rewards for those who love children and new experiences. But this is a job, and...
7 Profile Mistakes You Need to Avoid
First impressions really do count when it comes to time pressured families looking for carers and assessing candidates for the...
7 Ways to Make the Most of Free Time
Sometimes as a carer you can find yourself with downtime in between work – whether it’s as a nanny with...
6 Steps to Quitting As A Carer
Resigning from a job is never easy. But whether it’s the fact that a new role is the only way...
6 Ways to Improve Your Care.com Profile
When applying for care jobs it is crucial that you stand out amongst the many worthy applicants going for the...
4 Tips for Finding a Holiday Nanny Job
Hey nannies, are you looking for jobs over the summer? If the thought of working in a new location appeals...
101 Tasks For A Housekeeper
Does having a Spring-cleaned house feel like an unattainable dream? Hire some help! Whether it’s de-cluttering the house, getting to work...
5 Tasks Housekeepers Should Never Do
It helps to understand what exactly a housekeeper is before deciding upon a task list for your new housekeeper. The...
8 Things Housekeepers Won’t Tell You
Giving someone access to all the nooks and crannies of your household to clean makes it important to create a...
Why Should I Request a Reference for My Prospective Childcarer?
When you are employing a childcarer for your child you are entrusting them with the most precious thing in your...
Hiring a Nanny
How you make your decision will depend on your family and financial circumstances, your work patterns and the other responsibilities...
The Importance of DBS (CRB), PVG and Reference Checks
Disclosure and Barring checks (formerly CRB checks) are searches through criminal records and other sources, including the Police National Computer....
How to Interview a Childcarer: Screening Applicants
Start your search for a childcarer by posting a job on Care.com. Once the responses start to come in, focus...
How to Interview a Childcarer: In-Person Interviews
It’s often a good idea to conduct your first in-person meeting at a public location, such as a coffee shop....
Posting a Job: Your New Best Friend
So whether you’re looking for childcare, domiciliary care or a housekeeper (or all of them), our tips will help make...
How to Interview a Carer for an Elderly Relative
After finding suitable elderly care on Care.com, your next step should be to screen your applicants over the ‘phone, then...