4 Questions to Ask Child Caregivers during Corona
Here are some things to think about when hiring a caregiver for kids amid coronavirus.
Kids health & safety
Keeping Baby Safe
Tips for keeping your baby safe. There are so many things to know when you have a new baby that...
Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered: What Families and Carers Need to Know
(updated on April, 21) The novel coronavirus has taken over the news and our lives. We are currently facing a...
School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending childcare crisis
Looking for childcare? Find help in your area here. Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to...
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Whether your child is afraid of getting the flu shot or has been coming down with one bug after the...
What’s safe for families to do—and not—during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus vigilance is all of our new reality. Schools are closing, football tournaments are cancelling and companies are allowing some...
7 ways parents can manage anxiety amid coronavirus
How do parents manage their own anxiety in the time of coronavirus? How do we keep it from leaking out...
Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the country, health officials are asking everyone to practice social distancing. But...
6 questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids in times of corona
Looking for a childcare job? Find one in your area now. As COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the world, professional caregivers...
Pool Safety for Kids
>> Yearning for some relaxation? Find childcare here. Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those...
3 Ways to Find a Job During the Holidays
We could all use a little cash during the holidays so let’s go over the best ways to find that...
8 Tips on How to Divide the Care of Parents Among Siblings
When elderly parents become in need of care it can oftentimes be a complicated situation for their children. Here are eight steps...
10 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe This Winter
Brr, it’s cold out there! Here are 10 tips for keeping your cat or dog safe during the winter months....
8 Tips for Keeping Holiday Stress to a Minimum
It’s supposed to be the most beautiful time of the year. A time where pine or plastic trees stand tall in living...
Everything You Need to Become an Au Pair in Australia
You have made the exciting decision to spend a year abroad as an au pair. But what next? We have compiled a...
21 Reasons You Should Hire A Babysitter for The Holidays
This time of the year can feel overwhelming with a never-ending list of holiday to-dos and not enough time to get...
Discover Australia as an Au Pair
Looking for a great way to spend a year? How about discovering Australia as an au pair! Take a chance...
7 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home This Christmas
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. That being said, between presents and decorations, it can be one...
Thinking About Getting A Family Dog? Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should
Choosing to bring a new member into your family is a big decision, even if that member has four legs and...
Autumn Care: Keeping Your Children Safe on Halloween
While Halloween is one of the most exciting days of the year for children, it is often one of the...
Tick tock: It’s time to turn the clocks back to GMT time
Care.com and parenting expert Sue Atkins share top tips for adjusting your children’s schedule and sleep routines in time for the...
Autumn Care: 5 Tips for Staying Healthy
When we think of autumn, falling leaves and orange sunsets spring to mind. Unfortunately, there is another trait we cannot...
7 Awesome Activities for Elderly People This Autumn
Participating in activities can have a positive effect on elderly people’s memory, physical health and social relationships. But, as the cold...
6 Common Dementia Behaviours and How to Manage Them
Confusion is commonly associated with dementia, but these other behaviours are also signs that a loved one may be experiencing...
7 Ways to Keep Your Elderly Loved Ones Safe This Autumn
As we bid a reluctant farewell to the summer sunshine, it is time to turn our attention to the months...
6 Steps to Raising Environmentally Friendly Children
With plastic being today’s hot topic, many of us are asking how we can be more environmentally friendly now and...
6 Tips to Monitor Teens and Social Media
How to keep your children safe online. Social media has long since become a dominating feature in the lives of...
How to Prepare Your Home for A Cold Snap
Don’t let your home get damaged by the cold. Protect it with these top tips. These days, winter can change from unseasonably mild...
What You Need to Know About Retiring Abroad
Are you thinking about retiring abroad? Here is what you need to consider before you go. Retiring to sunnier shores has long since been only a...
A Parent’s Guide to Flexible Working
What is flexible working and does it really help? From working parents juggling the school runs to millennials no longer willing to...
No-Gos for Au Pairs
The role of an au pair can sometimes be complex and challenging but is more often than not extremely rewarding. However, the rewards...
How to Make Valentine’s Day Special for the Whole Family
While February 14th may bring up visions of a romantic dinner date and flowers with a significant other, parents know...
The Au Pair Contract: Why You Need It and What It Should Say
Everything host families need to know about creating an au pair contract. One way to ensure that the au pair experience will be a...
Au Pair Tips: What to Do If You Have Problems with Your Host Family
How to handle problems that may arise with your host family. The au pair experience is usually a positive and exciting one....
6 Natural At-Home Stain Removers
At home-remedies that you or your housekeeper can use to battle the toughest of stains. From grass stains on the children’s white t-shirts to lipstick...
What You Need to Know About Getting A Check-Up for Your Dog
Check-ups are vital to maintaining your dog’s health so schedule regular visits to the vet. Here’s what else you need to know. The...
How to Send Children to Bed Stress-Free
Do your kids seem to find all their energy right before bedtime? If so, you are not alone. At the...
Au Pair Tips: Holidays with Your Host Family
Tips for going, or not going, on holiday with your host family. One of the big questions au pairs and host families need...
6 Things You Can Expect When You Are the Royal Nanny
The royal nanny must always be the height of professionalism. From manners to milestones, there are many attributes to a...
Lenny the Dementia-Friendly Barber
Lenny White is the UK’s first mobile dementia-friendly barber. With his pop-up barber shop, jukebox playing 1950s hits and old-fashioned...