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Reimbursing Your Nanny for Petrol and Mileage
Agreeing on a driving and reimbursing your nanny for petrol and mileage is just one of the many protocals and...
Is Overnight Childcare Right for You?
There’s no preparation for the highs and lows that goes with bringing your new bundle of joy home for the...
Single-Sex Schools: The Pros And Cons
Take a look at our pros and cons to help decide if your children would benefit more from attending single-sex...
Do You Need a Homework Helper?
Save money by hiring a sitter who can also provide tutoring and homework help.
Pet Sitters and the Pets: How to Build a Bond
Your job search as a pet sitter was successful and now the furry family member is going to be in...
7 Babysitter Red Flags Parents Should Watch For
Signs that the babysitter is not taking proper care of your child.
4 Questions to Ask Child Caregivers during Corona
Screen caregivers by phone or video call.
10 Steps to Giving Great Nanny Interviews
Give great interviews and find the right nanny for you and your family with our 10 steps for giving great...
Child Care Choices: Au Pair, Day Nursery, or Nanny?
Choosing between different child care options can be difficult. Here are the facts to help you find the best fit...
Want to Hire an Au Pair? Ask These 5 Questions First
Questions to ask yourself to find out if hiring an au pair is the right decision for you.
What Is an After-school Nanny or Sitter—And Do You Need One?
What is an after-school nanny or sitter — and do you need one?
Your babysitter options
To find the best sitter for the job, you might need to explore different types of babysitters who provide the...
4 questions to help you find a babysitter you love
When you start searching for a babysitter, the first thing you might notice is that there are so many qualified...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
It's important to continue evaluating the particular needs of your family; things can change. You also need to make sure...
The first-day checklist for when you have a first-time babysitter
There are little things you can do starting on Day One that will help set your babysitter up for success....
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your nanny
When you hire a nanny, it is essential to evaluate your family’s needs as time goes on. Here are a...
7 smart tips for babysitters juggling school and work
There are many reasons to squeeze babysitting gigs into your busy schedule,Try these tips for juggling work and school.
Real talk with nannies: 20 tips for getting your first nanny job
Here are 20 tips for getting your first job as a child caregiver.
7 self-care hacks for caregivers who are tight on time
Caregivers for children, older adults and people with disabilities have long been overworked and undervalued. Recognize the signs of caregiver...
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...
When Can My Child Walk to School Alone?
We've compiled some expert guidance to help you know when your child is ready to start walking to school without...
The Live-in Carer Guide: What is a Live-in Nanny vs Au Pair?
Over the summer months, many of us alter our childcare arrangements – nursery closes for the summer holidays; children move...
Hiring a Nanny
How you make your decision will depend on your family and financial circumstances, your work patterns and the other responsibilities...
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...
First Hire
My supervisor was extremely understanding, but I knew that I couldn’t live off his goodwill for ever. At first, I tried...
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...
The Live-in Carer Guide: The Au Pair or Live-in Nanny Manual
General family information Parent’s working patterns. Children’s weekly timetable e.g. school hours or holiday activities. Meal times: Will the nanny eat with...
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...
Care.com Interview with Daycare Trust
This week, we asked Anand (pictured above) to comment on some of the biggest challenges facing parents who use childcare,...
What Character Traits Should a Child Carer Have?
First, let’s state the obvious: Childcare such as nannies, au pairs, babysitters and any kind of childminder must love children....
8 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with your Nanny
I have two loves of my life: My husband, and my childcarer. In our house, this is specifically a nanny...
Back to School Mistakes
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Recently, we did a straw poll of the sort...
Creating an After-school Plan
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Farewell, lazy days of summer, sort-of decent weather. Hello,...
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...
Rainy Day Activities for Children Aged 3-5
The good news: The right activities can keep children entertained and prepare them for school success by enhancing their fine...
How to Determine the Right Salary for Your Childcarer
One of the first things a family has to do is think about the job description – what kinds of...
Childcare Choices: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Nannies versus Nurseries
According to the Office of National Statistics, the gap in employment rates for women with and without children has narrowed...
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....
Things to Consider when Choosing Between Day Nursery and at Home Childcare
There is no point beating around the bush here – as a Norland trained nanny, I am always going to...