How to Ask for a Raise in 5 Steps
Here is our guide on how to ask for a raise in 5 steps to help you decide when and...
Child Care
Essentials for a Nanny Interview
Once a family looking for a nanny is interested and you start the interview process, it's important to know what...
10 ways to prepare kids for a new nanny or babysitter
Changing child carers can be difficult for your children. Follow these 10 steps to prepare children for new child care...
Baby Shoe Sizes: What You Need to Know
Your baby will make great strides wearing the correctly sized shoes. Here's how to make the shoe fit.
Jobs with Babies: 15 Great Career Options to Be Surrounded by Babies
15 great career options to be surrounded by babies.
8 Fun Homework Games
Games offer an opportunity to differentiate learning for various personalities Here are eight ideas from the experts on how to...
5 Healthy, Budget-friendly Lunch Box Ideas Your Child Will Love
In this article, we’ll explore five tasty and budget-friendly meals for children to bring to school—or enjoy at home if...
Job references: Why you need them and how to assemble a strong lineup
One of the easiest ways to build a potential client’s trust in your abilities is by providing them with great...
What Should Families Include on an Emergency List?
As a carer, it is your responsibility to be prepared for emergency situations. Here's what should be included in an...
Nannytax
Care.com has partnered with the UK's premier payroll service, Nannytax. Read on to find out more about them and what...
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...
Handling the Most Challenging Autism Behaviours
After speaking with experts and parents of children with autism, we have highlighted the most challenging autism behaviours and provide...
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.
Green Cleaning: 7 Natural Solutions That Really Work
Taking care of our environment is a process that starts at home. Everything from aerosol cans to harmful cleaning chemicals...
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.
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.
6 questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids in times of corona
If you’re a caregiver who continues to work during corona crisis, here are the questions you need to be asking,...
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...
What to say when parents make your job more difficult
While every childcare job is unique, certain problems arise more, such as tardy parents, unexpected additional tasks or a parent...
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...
101 Cheap Dates
Fun date nights don’t have to come at a great expense – here’s some creative ideas for inspiration. Can...
8 Active Games for Kids
Keep your kids healthy and entertained at the same time with these fun indoor and outdoor activities. Over the last...
Writing a Letter to Father Christmas
Make writing a letter to Father Christmas an opportunity to have festive fun – but also make it a chance...
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...
5 Step Guide to Hiring a Carer at Care.com
Finding and hiring a carer doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our simple 5 step hiring guide for some useful...
Quick Lunch Recipes for Busy Families
>> Looking for help in your home? Find a housekeeper now. Between school classes, football games, piano practise and dance...
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...