The 6 best calendar and organiser apps for families
Looking for the best family organiser app to help everyone stay on top of life? We’ve rounded up the top...
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15 brilliant 2nd birthday party ideas
Wow the crowd with these creative birthday party ideas that toddlers and older kids will love.
15 free toddler games and learning apps (without hidden in-app purchases!) worth downloading
Looking for free toddler games and learning apps online? We've got you covered with our list of fun, safe, no-cost...
25 after-school games and activities for kids
Whether kids need to chill out or burn off steam, there’s something for everyone in this list of fun activities...
12 questions to ask at parents’ evening
Prepare yourself with our recommended 20 questions to ask at parents' evening: Make the most of a constructive relationship with...
31 things to do when kids say “I’m bored”
Never hear “I'm bored” again with this exhaustive list of ideas.
101 amazing activities for kids ages 5 to 8
These activities for 5-year-olds and older are perfect for staving off boredom.
20 best birthday party games for kids of all ages
Experts share fun party games that are easy to set up and designed to keep your young guests happy and...
Painful Letdown: How to Cope
You’re nursing your sweet baby and soon after the milk begins to let down and start flowing, you feel a...
16 Chores to Hire Help For
The relaxing feeling of a tidy house is one we all enjoy. Consider these 16 chores to hire help for...
Is Your Baby Teething Early? Here Are 4 Common Parent Worries
Can your baby be teething at 3 months old?
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....
Encouraging kids to participate
No parent wants to see her kid cooped up inside all weekend while others are out riding their bikes and...
9 Options for After-school Childcare
Parents of school-age children manage a unique balancing act during the school year. Early dismissal days, snow days, teacher work...
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...
Taxes and responsibilities: Doing your homework on using childcare
When choosing the right person to look after your young child, there’s a lot to consider. Here's what you need...
The right way to test out a new babysitter
So, you’ve found a sitter who looks great on paper and aced your interview questions. Now the big question: How...
How to interview a nanny: Your questions checklist
This list of sample nanny interview questions will help you cover all your bases and find the best nanny for...
Nanny bag: 11 must-haves to take on every job
When hired to be a childcarer, you want to be prepared. While you've got lots of creative games in your...
12 things you should never do while babysitting
To make sure you get hired—and keep getting work—here are 12 things you should never, ever do while babysitting.
Nanny website or nanny agency? Which should you use to find a caregiver?
Two of the most popular routes for finding a nanny are job websites or nanny agencies. We asked experts for...
Eight amazing icebreaker activities to help kids warm up to a new nanny or sitter
Here are eight fun, simple icebreaker activities for nannies and babysitters that will help kick-start a great relationship with the...
How to write an effective babysitter job description to find the right person for the job
You can find qualified sitters just by heading to a good caregiver website. Once you determine what you need in...
Should you tip a babysitter?
Do you tip a babysitter in addition to paying them their hourly rate? Here are a few situations where the...
6 tips for talking to babysitters about safety
Talking to your sitter about safety can help mitigate the chances of an accident. Here’s what the experts recommend discussing.
Here’s why you need a nanny trial—plus 7 tips to make the most of it
Setting up trial periods are common when searching for a nanny. But how should families and nannies structure a trial...
Follow this checklist for your nanny’s first day on the job
From the nanny schedule and any specific house rules to instructions for how everything works, use this checklist to make...
How much does a babysitter cost?
It’s fairly easy to arrive at what a fair pay rate for a babysitter in your area should be. First,...
6 criteria to evaluate when hiring a nanny
You obviously want someone whose schedule works with yours and whose personality gels with the kids, but there's other nanny...
12 babysitting kit essentials to pack for every gig
The key to assembling a great babysitting kit is having items that will help you safely care for the children,...
25 fun babysitting games to play on the job
Looking for new things to do while babysitting? Come prepared to play these fun, age-appropriate games and activities with kids.
How to handle your nanny’s holiday, bank holidays and sick days
Paid time off should be part of the benefits families offer to their nanny.
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents
Whether you’re an old hand at looking after children, or just starting out in the enjoyable, rewarding world of childcare...
FAQ on Live-in Nannies
As a follow-up to our article on live-in carers, Nannytax have kindly provided us with some more FAQ’s for UK.care.com...
Safety checks: What every family should consider before hiring a nanny or babysitter
These safety checks will help you better understand which childcare candidate is the right choice for you and your family.
A primer on paid time off for nannies
A key part of hiring a nanny is agreeing on the responsibilities, working hours and pay rates. Other important issues...
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...
When you need a babysitter contract and what to include in it
Even if your babysitter only watches your children occasionally, a contract or written agreement can serve as a tool to...
Do nannies get overtime?
A common question when families hire a caregiver is: do nannies get paid overtime? The quick answer: not necessarily. Here’s...
6 important steps to becoming a professional nanny
Are you ready to become a professional and find work as a nanny? Here are the key steps to help...