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On the Park Bench: Mom of 7-turned child care provider shares her secrets for juggling multiple children
When Julie L. embarked on a job search five years ago, she says she began by asking herself, “What am...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s tips for finding and keeping the ‘one’ (perfect family, that is)
Finding that special someone to love can be difficult. Finding that special family to work for long-term can be just...
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...
On the Park Bench: After 45 years working with kids, this day care professional shares all
For as long as she can remember, Chris H. has loved babies, even when she was barely out of babyhood...
A real nanny’s tips for recreating Mary Poppins’ magic
The original “Mary Poppins” movie is an obvious family classic. But for me, a nanny with over a decade of...
What You Need to Become an Elderly Caregiver
Are you a suitable carer for the elderly? Would you like to work as an elderly caregiver but are not...
On the Park Bench: This babysitter sets her sights on helping future generations
As many sitters know, being the weekend babysitter can be a bit like being the special guest on a long-running...
Here’s when babysitters need to get a contract and what to include
When you start working as a babysitter for a family, there’s a lot to discuss in advance: everything from payment...
9 things nannies wish parents would do
Passing the kids off to your nanny for her shift can seem like a quick transition to you, but it’s...
I spend 24 hours a week driving my kids around. Don’t judge me
Something was different. I did a double-take in the mirror. Was that really my rear end? Somehow, it looked different....
6 parent-tested strategies for juggling your kids’ busy after-school schedules
When I first signed my twin boys up for taekwondo classes at age 3 as a way to help them...
8 fun questions to get the kids in your carpool talking and sharing
Any parent of a toddler will tell you that a car ride with their little one is rarely a quiet...
Day care jobs: How to determine if a child care center is right for you
If you’re looking for a job at a day care center, you likely know there are plenty of options out...
Starting your new day care job: 7 must-dos for a successful first day
It can be nerve-wracking to start any new job, but when you’re working at a day care, it can feel...
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How to write a day care resume to impress any director [with resume template]
If you’re applying for day care positions, listen up: “As child care educators, we want the most intelligent, organized and...
8 strategies for maintaining happiness and success in your day care job
If you’re starting a new job at a day care, you’re probably wondering, “How can I make the most of...
6 qualities to help any day care teacher shine
I remember clearly the first time I dropped off my first child at day care. I was so scared to...
Got child care experience? Here are 7 great careers, plus tips for getting ahead
Caring for kids can be a rewarding and fun job, and — because you’re ambitious — you might naturally start...
How I chose the right child care for my family
Prior to full-time parenting, I had a vision of life as a stay-at-home mom: I’d effortlessly balance housework and child...
Working for new parents? Follow these 6 tips
Starting a caregiving job for new parents can be exciting because you have a sweet bundle of joy to cuddle...
Nannies are now making 6 figures and we’re here for it
Nannies are often highly educated, well-trained and work a hectic schedule that can require them to be on the clock...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Dallas, Texas, with 1.5 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in a Minneapolis suburb, with 2 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
Transitioning from babysitter to nanny: What you need to know
If you have experience working as a babysitter for a family or several families, you may be looking to increase...
8 common misconceptions about nannies that need to go
As a nanny, or even a day care worker or babysitter, you put in the work. You take care...
Watch Lisa’s journey to becoming a professional nanny
Professional theater? Caring for children? Lisa didn’t have to choose — she’s combined her passions into a career helping kids...
A household employment glossary for families and caregivers
We know taxes can be intimidating for both families hiring caregivers and caregivers working in a family’s home. To help...
School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending child care crisis
Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to blizzards and other extreme weather events, but trying to...
4 questions to ask child caregivers during coronavirus
Parenting in this time of coronavirus is adding an extra layer of learning to everything we thought we knew about...
Stay-at-home guidelines by state for families and caregivers
Federal, state and local governments are quickly adopting new guidelines to try to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In some...
Should I continue paying my nanny, babysitter or day care during the pandemic?
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, child care was a major expense for most parents and an ongoing financial juggle...
7 tips for in-person businesses moving their classes online
For everyone, it seems, there is a “new normal” in this time of coronavirus. Small business owners who run in-person...
How two single moms created the ultimate pandemic partnership
Indeed, we are all in this pandemic together. However, healthcare, childcare and other essential workers, as well as single parents,...
Caregivers: 6 smart things to do right now for your post-pandemic job search
If you’re a professional caregiver, nanny or sitter who has recently lost work as a result of state-issued “stay-at-home” orders...
What experts say parents should prepare now in case you get sick with COVID-19
If it feels like the global pandemic and its wide sweeping effects have turned your life upside down, you’re not...
How 4 nannies handle cultural differences with families
In our vastly diverse and multicultural country, and increasingly our world, it’s pretty common to nanny for a family from...
Caregivers and house cleaners: What a safe return to work after lockdown might look like
Across the country, people who’ve been staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19 are talking about going back to...
Expert-backed chart offers a more realistic take on homeschool hours for stressed parents
Distance learning, remote learning, home schooling: whatever you call it, it’s not easy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic made its way...
Summer 2020 resource guide for parents and caregivers
Let’s face it. Summer 2020 is going to look different for families and caregivers, due to the spread of COVID-19....