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By Nina Perez I had my 20-week ultrasound last week for our first baby and my partner have never been more...
On the Park Bench: A Boston nanny’s balancing act means both child care and self care
“This is one of the only professions where you get paid to be passionate about someone,” says Shateara H., a...
6 affordable after-school activities your kids will love
As back-to-school season nears, parents may feel a sense of relief that they’ll no longer have to find ways to...
On the Park Bench: How a self-proclaimed Mary Poppins has endeared families for decades
Jessica G.’s license plate says it all: M Poppins, a reference to Hollywood’s most famous nanny, Mary Poppins. It’s a...
9 ways to stand out when looking for a nanny job
With 1.2 million people working in child care, it can be difficult to stand out, if you’re looking to land...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s tips for assessing and building strong family-nanny relationships
The key to success as a nanny? Finding that perfect family fit, says Martha K., a nanny of more than...
On the Park Bench: How an actress who nannies sings her way through toothbrush time and temper tantrums
Every child care provider knows that taking care of children can call for some serious acting skills. (How many times...
Conversaciones reales con niñeras: ¿Cómo empoderar las emociones de los niños?
En el mundo de hoy, aprendemos rápidamente que es nuestro deber proteger a nuestros niños y que si lloran, debemos...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s 3 tips for creating ‘magical moments’
There are few things more satisfying for parents than seeing a child hit a developmental milestone — from a first...
On the Park Bench: How a young college student commands respect as a nanny
Alex G. has always adored children and babies. She started babysitting neighborhood kids when she was just 12, and she...
‘What do you call your private parts?’ and other awkward conversations to have with your nanny — and how to do it professionally
When I was working as a nanny, a mother gave me a heads up before my first day with her...
On the Park Bench: How this social worker-turned-nanny helps kids deal with the emotional stuff
Erin G. has been caring for children for as long as she can remember. Her mother ran an in-home daycare,...
On the Park Bench: The toolkit that makes this nanny a ‘child whisperer’
When Leslie, a classically trained opera singer, first started nannying more than 25 years ago, her friends would ask her...
How to get the work contract you deserve
Thaty is a member of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization for the respect and dignity of domestic workers....
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...