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...
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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....
Face masks on kids at day care: Are they worth the effort?
Social distancing with children is no easy feat. Kids are notorious for touching everything within their reach, and many of...
What going back to school could look like this year (Spoiler: Pretty different)
Now that the 2019-2020 school year is — virtually — wrapping up, parents and students are wondering what lies ahead...
9 ways to support domestic workers’ fight for fair work
There are over 2 million domestic workers across the United States employed part- or full-time to provide families with valuable...
How co-parents can agree on a back-to-school plan, according to experts
Summer wasn’t even in full swing before parents around the country began fretting over the specifics of the 2020-2021 school...
Without a bailout, child care centers may not survive the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced child and day care center closures, which has put a huge strain on both working...
Learning pod safety 101: What to know before you form your own
The start of a new school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has many parents on edge. More than half of...
Summer camps 2021: Here’s how to assess kids’ safety this year
Unlike last summer, when a good chunk of the world was still living life via Zoom, summer 2021 (fingers and...
Child care and 2020: What the candidates’ plans say
Here's where the Democratic candidates stand on universal child care and other plans to help families in 2020.
How much does a Valentine’s Day babysitter cost?
Find out how much parents were willing to pay a Valentine's Day sitter.
6 signs you need to break up with your daycare
Wondering if it’s time to switch daycares? Here are red flags to watch for that could mean it’s time for...
First 90 days of daycare: How to know if a new center is right for your child
The process of getting your child started in a great daycare doesn’t automatically end once they’re enrolled. Like most humans,...
What do you need to work at a daycare?
Discover the education, skills, personality traits and safety requirements needed to work at a daycare.
How to get a daycare job
“Child care is really one of the hardest but also one of the most rewarding jobs,” says Angela Wolfe, owner...
When your kid hates after-school care, here’s what to do about it
The first time my children told me they hated after-school care, I thought they were being overly dramatic. I had...
How to get a travel nanny job
Are you exploring your options for nanny jobs? Have you ever thought of becoming a travel nanny? You can combine...
Here Are the 20 Best Cities to Make Bank in Over Winter Break
The holiday season brings with it many splendid things: tacky light displays upsetting fancy neighborhoods, kid freak-outs on Santa’s lap...
Breaking down preschool benefits and pricing
While many parents turn to preschool as a means to reenter the workforce, preschool’s main benefit lies in its ability...
What the GOP Tax Plan Means for Child Care
(Updated: November 15) On the campaign trail and in the White House, President Donald J. Trump has promised to provide...
What is family child care and is it the right choice for your child?
What is family child care, and how do you pick the best one for your child? Experts share what to...
Should you hire a travel nanny?
Let’s face it: family vacations can sometimes feel like more work than play. With young ones in tow, a significant...
4 Major Changes to Household Employment in 2018
If you employ a nanny, caregiver, or other household employee, you probably don’t have time to stay up on the...
How Much Will Employer Nanny Taxes Cost Me?
By Tom Breedlove, director of HomePay Provided by Breedlove Most people who try to hide from nanny taxes do so...
Household Employment Taxes 101
It’s hard to know all the ins and outs of hiring a caregiver, but families often overlook one important thing: taxes....
The Tax Advantage of Being a College Caregiver
If you’re a college or graduate student working as a nanny, did you know that a family can reimburse you for...
Teach Your Child to Respect Your Nanny
Let’s face it, kids aren’t always respectful. They have to be taught respect and how to be respectful to other...
Should you bring your nanny on vacation?
When Lynn Singer and her husband of Armonk, N.Y. travel with their three school-age kids, there’s one essential aspect to...