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....
Careers in Child Care
The Stressed-Out Carer: How Not to Snap
Jane* a mum to 2 in London, knew something had to change when she found her temper going from 0 to...
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...
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...
White Lies and the Tooth Fairy
Last week, my nanny was at the park with my children and sent me a gorgeous photo she had taken...
Bathtime for Children — Checklist
However, there are a few things to keep in mind that can make handling bath time a lot easier. If...
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....
Even Better than Mary Poppins?
My first job as a nanny was based in West Sussex with a family in unusual circumstances. I had sole...
Communication Between Families and Carers
One nanny job I had always left me puzzled at the end of the day.The Mum would come in, say...
Christmas Tipping: A Bonus Guide for Your Carers
Whatever your motivation, appreciating those who take care of those most precious to you, is part of the holiday protocol. If...
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)...
Tried & Tested Is Best
Recently, we asked Care.com nannies and carers to take part in a survey, so that we could better understand how...
Prepared to Care
Carers Week 2013 asked the question “Prepared to Care?” We at Care.com were proud to ask just that, as we...
Beating Those First-Day-of-School Nerves
It’s only natural to be worried about heading back to school – and that goes for parents and children! Of...
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...
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...
4 Difficult Pay Discussions You Might Need to Have As A Nanny
The working life of a nanny or carer can be unpredictable. One moment your employer arrives home late and the...
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...
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...
How to Start a ‘Nanny Camp’
With Summer on the way your charges will soon be free from school and looking for plenty of things to...
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...
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...
Germs For Kids: Teaching Children About Germs
Teaching children about germs can sometimes be quite tricky – how do you explain a concept to a child when...
10 Tips for Working for Divorced Parents
The rate of divorce in the UK has actually seen a decline in recent years and there are many families...
5 Tutoring Challenges
Each student comes to tutoring sessions with prior knowledge and skill sets. It’s up to the tutor to find out...
Caregiver burnout is real. Here’s how professional caretakers deal with it.
Most of my days as a full-time nanny started out the same way: I would get up, shower, get coffee...
9 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Employer Before the Holidays
Get ahead of your holiday schedule and talk to your employer about their Christmas plans now. The holiday season shakes...
19 Things You Should Never Say to Kids
What parents and childminders should never say to children. Unfortunately, kids don’t come with a manual. Parents make mistakes all...
Nanny Recognition Week: What Parents Appreciate Most
The week nannies should be thanked for the wonderful ways in which the help families. Working as a nanny with...
How Nannies Can Handle the Holidays When Their Employers Have Different Beliefs
Tips for navigating this potentially awkward time of the year. As the holidays approach, many nannies will find themselves in...
6 tips For the New Royal Nanny
Any quality, professional nanny is proud of their job and their little charges. As we hear more about the royal’s...
Top Tips On How to Maintain a Smooth Wake-Up Routine
As if we haven’t had to deal with enough in trying to get our children to go to sleep, just...