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....
First, let’s state the obvious: Childcare such as nannies, au pairs, babysitters and any kind of childminder must love children....
Jane* a mum to 2 in London, knew something had to change when she found her temper going from 0 to...
Sharon Blank, Member Care Representative for Care.com, offers her advice to childcarers across the board, including nannies, babysitters, childminders and...
Two weeks of pure excitement, adrenaline, heartbreak, and triumph. Who wouldn’t be interested? The Summer Olympics are coming to the East...
Last week, my nanny was at the park with my children and sent me a gorgeous photo she had taken...
However, there are a few things to keep in mind that can make handling bath time a lot easier. If...
Need to earn some extra cash while at school or during holidays? A part-time babysitting job could be the answer....
My first job as a nanny was based in West Sussex with a family in unusual circumstances. I had sole...
One nanny job I had always left me puzzled at the end of the day.The Mum would come in, say...
Whatever your motivation, appreciating those who take care of those most precious to you, is part of the holiday protocol. If...
Adzuna is a search engine for classified adverts. They aim to make it easier for you to find a job,...
Whatever your job title, it’s useful to keep your knowledge current and it’s no different for carers. Continuing professional development (CPD)...
Recently, we asked Care.com nannies and carers to take part in a survey, so that we could better understand how...
Carers Week 2013 asked the question “Prepared to Care?” We at Care.com were proud to ask just that, as we...
It’s only natural to be worried about heading back to school – and that goes for parents and children! Of...
Plush palaces. Royal balls. Luxury living. Ahh, the perks of being a Royal Nanny. We can all envision the regal...
Your nanny cares for your children and keeps your life running smoothly all year long. From helping with homework to...
The working life of a nanny or carer can be unpredictable. One moment your employer arrives home late and the...
The hunt for babysitting jobs, dog sitting jobs or gardening jobs will more than likely entail an interview. As an...
Being a nanny offers daily rewards for those who love children and new experiences. But this is a job, and...
With Summer on the way your charges will soon be free from school and looking for plenty of things to...
Sometimes as a carer you can find yourself with downtime in between work – whether it’s as a nanny with...
Resigning from a job is never easy. But whether it’s the fact that a new role is the only way...
Hey nannies, are you looking for jobs over the summer? If the thought of working in a new location appeals...
Teaching children about germs can sometimes be quite tricky – how do you explain a concept to a child when...
The rate of divorce in the UK has actually seen a decline in recent years and there are many families...
Each student comes to tutoring sessions with prior knowledge and skill sets. It’s up to the tutor to find out...
Most of my days as a full-time nanny started out the same way: I would get up, shower, get coffee...
Get ahead of your holiday schedule and talk to your employer about their Christmas plans now. The holiday season shakes...
What parents and childminders should never say to children. Unfortunately, kids don’t come with a manual. Parents make mistakes all...
The week nannies should be thanked for the wonderful ways in which the help families. Working as a nanny with...
Tips for navigating this potentially awkward time of the year. As the holidays approach, many nannies will find themselves in...
Any quality, professional nanny is proud of their job and their little charges. As we hear more about the royal’s...
As if we haven’t had to deal with enough in trying to get our children to go to sleep, just...