4 Unusual Nanny Jobs
“When many people think of nannies, they picture working in private homes,” says Ingrid Kellaghan, parenting expert and founder of...
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Oh Mariah, You Clearly Don’t Get It
Busy celebrities are often hiring nannies and housekeepers to help make their families run smoothly. But one pop icon took...
9 Crazy Tricks for Finding a Job
Finding a great caregiving job — whether you’re a nanny, sitter, senior care aide, housekeeper, pet sitter, etc. — can...
Here’s How You Can Get a Job as a Homework Helper
When you’re trying to find a babysitting job or get hired as another type of caregiver, you need to make...
Letter to My Mother
In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to show you a beautiful letter a Care.com employee, Gina wrote to her...
Why Weird Is Wonderful: A Letter From a Single Mom to Her Daughter
I’ve known Rhoda for many years. We met in school back in the Philippines and reconnected when Rhoda was working...
How to Narrow Your Nanny Search
Did you hear about the family who asked nannies a 65-question survey before even meeting candidates – all for a...
Your Spelling and Grammar Checklist
Did you know that using too many exclamation points or misspelled words can cost you a job? Over and over...
7 Resume Mistakes Nannies Make
When you apply to jobs, families often ask you to bring a resume on your interview. Getting that resume right...
How to Get Nanny Training
Being a nanny isn’t a simple job watching kids — it’s a professional career that should be taken seriously. Nannies...
10 Tips for Babysitting a Pre-Teen
The tween years are an exciting time in a child’s life and the relationship between sitters and charges this age...
12 Ways to Break the Ice With Kids
When you’re starting a new babysitting or nanny job, one of the toughest things can be interacting with the kids....
Could You Be a Celebrity Nanny?
Being a nanny for a celebrity family sounds glamorous, but is it? To find out the scoop on caring for...
How to Be the Best Nanny
There may not be such a thing as a “perfect” nanny, but there are common traits all parents look for...
The Trickiest Kid Problems – Solved!
All moms and nannies know that one thing is for sure: kids can be difficult. But, the littlest tricks (okay,...
10 reasons your teenager should babysit
Babysitting is one of the most common jobs for teenagers for many reasons: it’s fun, pays well and gives teens...
Is Your Child Ready to Babysit?
It’s a rite of passage when your children get to be old enough to take care of another child. But...
Are You Traveling With a Family on Vacation?
Did your employer ask you to tag along on a family vacation to help with child care? At first you...
The Care.com Home Binder
Download PDF As a parent, you wear many hats when it comes to organizing your family. You want to make...
4 Reasons for Setting Clear Expectations for Your Summer Care
With swim floaties in hand and goggles on, your kid is ready to dive head-first into summer. The question is:...
The Family and Caregiver Laws and Policies You Need to Know
Changing laws. Government jargon. Reforms and new regulations. It can be hard to navigate all the rules and policies that...
10 Reasons to Hire a Teen Babysitter
Whether you want to get out of the house for date night or run some errands without towing the kids...
Should You Hire Family Members as Caregivers?
Your six months of maternity leave are over and you have to go back to work. The thought of leaving...
The Child Care Dictionary
As a new parent preparing to return to the work force, or a parent who just needs some time to...
5 Things to Consider When a Family Member Is Your Nanny
When it comes time to finding child care, some families turn to grandparents or other relatives. And while some family members...
6 Mistakes Families Make When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny isn’t a simple process. You’re looking for the right person to care for your child and the...
6 Things to Do When You’re Not Getting Responses to Your Job
You’re stuck. You need someone reliable to watch your kids, walk your dog, clean your house, etc., and have been...
9 Tips for Hiring a Caregiver When You’re Divorced
Hiring the right nanny or sitter for your child isn’t always easy, but can be even more complicated if you’re...
Babysitter Courses You Should Know About When Hiring a Sitter
When you hire a babysitter, you want to feel secure that your sitter is confident and comfortable with the role,...
Hiring Guides for All Types of Care
The hiring process is no joke. Whether it’s finding someone to look after your aging loved one full time or...
How to Find Child Care at Walt Disney World
If you ever had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World as a child, you know first-hand how exciting it...
How to Find a Nanny When You Move
A nanny search is a nanny search, no matter where you live. But if you don’t know the area, the...
How to Hire a Nanny for Twins
Finding a nanny, babysitter or other child care provider can be a bit different for families with twins or multiples....
What Is a Nanny Agency? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Choosing a nanny for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. Of course, you’re...
What Questions Should I Ask a Nanny Agency?
A nanny agency may be a great option for you to find child care. To learn more about the costs,...
Real Moms Share Their Best Interview Questions
As someone who will be spending a lot of time with your children, your nanny or babysitter is one of...
10 Safety Tips for Hiring a Teen Babysitter
Times have changed since the days when your neighborhood teen could pop over last minute to babysit for the first...
How to Determine the Right Salary for Your Nanny
You’ve decided that you want to hire a nanny. Now, it’s time to get to work. You’ll need to determine...
What families need to know about the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Household help is a lifesaver for many families. Caregivers who look after young children, aging parents, pets or homes can...
9 Tips for Managing a College Nanny
Flexible schedules, youthful energy, the ability to multitask — there are so many reasons to hire a college student. And...