Getting a New Year’s Eve Babysitter
You’ve been invited to a great party but there’s one problem: your usual babysitter has been invited to another party,...
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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...
Adzuna Care Job Statistics
Adzuna is a search engine for classified adverts. They aim to make it easier for you to find a job,...
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)...
Tell Us Your Care Challenges — and Success Stories — Here’s (One of) Mine
Since Care.com launched, we have seen phenomenal growth of families and carers wishing to connect on our platform, looking for...
How to Supervise Your Children Online
For most of us, the words “social networking” and “social media” seem to stare at us from every page of...
Your Nanny Is Pregnant – 6 Tips To Make This Work For Everyone
Your nanny has just texted you to say that she has some wonderful news to share tonight, once you have...
Toilet Training Tips
With the news that more children are starting Reception without being able to use the toilet by themselves, we revisit...
Get Hired Faster – Share Your Profile!
With the help of social media, email and classified ads it is quick and simple to get your Care.com profile...
Surviving Childhood Cancer
Recently, we were joined in the Care.com offices by our new colleague Louise. Like any 22 year old she is...
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...
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...
15 Conversation Starters for Children
Talking to your child about their day makes for perfect dinnertime chat and early evening catch-ups. Although it can be...
Sending The Nanny To School Events: A recipe for more or less working mum guilt?
Recently, I had to send my nanny to my daughter’s check-up. I had a last-minute business meeting and I couldn’t...
5 Step Guide to Finding Special Needs Childcare
Finding childcare, that fits your schedules and suits your children, is a difficult task for many parents. When there’s no...
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...
How to Make Your Application Perfect for the Job
When you find a job posting for a position you know you’re perfect for, you want to be sure that...
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...
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...
6 Steps To A Better and Safer Recruitment Process
The task of finding your perfect childminder, dog sitter, housekeeper or tutor can be a tough one. That’s why we...
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...
5 Questions on Part-Time Nannies
Every family has its own version of the ideal babysitter or nanny, whether it’s having the kitchen prowess of Michael...
8 Point Plan to a Yearly Nanny Review
If there’s one thing busy mums know all too well it’s that time goes so quickly. While the memory of...
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...
8 Childcare Choices on a Family Holiday
Here are some ideas for finding some child-free couple time while on holiday. Going on holiday brings the family together...
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...
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...
5 Warning Signs Your Kids Dislike the Nanny
Families hire nannies to provide caring and nurturing support while helping to raise their children. But what would you do...
5 Ways to Resolve Your Child’s Dislike for the Nanny
So you’ve identified a problem between your child and your carer – what should you do next? We’ve put together...
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...
12 Steps to Firing a Carer
Terminating your carer’s contract will never be an easy thing to do. But sometimes, for whatever reason, it may be...
How To Find Summer Childcare
Whether the babysitter has just told you she’s booked tickets for a European trip or you’re already feeling the heat...
10 Things Your Nanny Wishes She Could Tell You
Communication is key to any strong relationship, and the working relationship between you and your nanny is no different. Keeping 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...
Example Holiday Childcare Schedules
Bringing childcare with you on holiday can be an ideal way to both spend time with your kids and secure...
Interviewing an After-school Nanny
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. When it comes to hiring an after-school childcarer interviewing...
Trusting Your Instincts When Hiring New Care
As a parent, nothing is more important to you than your children’s safety and happiness. So when it comes to...
6 Things to Do When You’re Not Getting Responses to Your Job
Whether you don’t have time to weed through the plethora of candidates or you don’t have enough to suit your...
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...
8 Reasons to Hire a Tutor
Most children face challenges with learning at various times of their school journey. The desire of most parents is to...