14 of the best after-school programs you’ve never heard of
Looking for something unique your kids can do once class is out? These seven options run the gamut as the...
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Is an after-school babysitter or nanny job right for you?
The need for after-school child care is real. Find out if a babysitter or nanny job when school gets out...
Booking summer child care can feel stressful — but it’s not too late!
Feeling stressed about booking summer child care? Don't worry! Discover tips and options to secure child care solutions.
Should you give your babysitter a raise?
Here are several scenarios in which you might consider paying your sitter a little extra money per hour.
Self-care for caregivers: Tips for those who are tight on time
Self-care for caregivers is a non-negotiable. From engaging in activities you love to getting more sleep, check out these caregiver...
10 ways to prepare kids for a new nanny or babysitter
A new babysitter can be scary for kids. Here's expert advice for making everyone as comfortable as possible while you're...
How to be the best nanny or sitter for a family during divorce
Here's what to do (and what not to do) as a nanny or sitter during a divorce, plus expert advice...
16 easy Crock-pot dinners for families on the go
Tasty, quick and little in the way of clean-up: These easy crockpot dinners for families tick all the boxes.
Should your child’s caregiver be your friend, too? 5 ways to navigate this sometimes-confusing relationship
Have you and your child's caregiver blurred lines in terms of professional and personal relationship? Here's how to reel it...
My daughter’s caregiver is my parenting inspiration — here’s why
Parenting isn't easy, but watching my child's caregiver inspires me to try new things and handle the hard parts with...
4th trimester survival tips for exhausted, stressed parents
Experts and parents offer tips and advice for recovering physically and emotionally during the fourth trimester while caring for a...
Caregivers hit by job loss during COVID-19: Tips and advice you need
If you are a professional nanny or sitter, you may have recently lost your job, through no fault of your...
Choosing an after-school activity for your child
Don't sign your child up for a new after-school activity before considering these expert points.
Are kids too busy? The pros and cons of filling ‘free time’ with activities
Tempted to add just one more after-school activity to your child's schedule? Here are the pros and cons, according to...
6 tips for being a great after-school babysitter
Be the best after-school babysitter in the game with these six expert tips.
7 smart tips for babysitters juggling school and work
Juggling school and babysitter jobs? These pro tips will make sure you stay on top of everything — including your...
7 tips for hiring an after-school babysitter or nanny
Follow these steps to find the perfect person to care for your kids from 3 p.m. until you get home...
7 interview questions to ask when hiring an after-school nanny or sitter
Need an after-school nanny or sitter to help with homework, drive kids to activities or keep them safe and happy...
10 homework tips every nanny and babysitter needs to know
Having a homework bag of tricks is key for nannies and babysitters. Check out our tricks from the pros.
The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2015 Report
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 Child care is expensive. Year...
The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2016 Report
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 What did you think about...
The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2014 Report
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 $245,340. That’s how much you’ll...
This is how much child care costs in 2018
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 Child care costs rose for...
This is how much child care costs in 2019
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 The rising cost of after-school...
How to add and subtract at the farmers market
The best place to find fresh fruits and vegetables is your local farmers market. They can’t be beat for quality...
7 child care options if you work nights, weekends and other nontraditional hours
Find child care options beyond traditional 9 to 5 work hours, including overnight nannies, weekend daycare and 24-hour child care.
5 nanny tax myth busters
A lot of people don’t think twice about paying their nanny, housekeeper, senior caregiver or babysitter with cash. Some families...
Hiring an Attractive Babysitter or Nanny: Do or Don’t?
A good friend recently told me that she won’t hire “good looking” babysitters. She didn’t feel comfortable with the idea,...
How to fire a nanny or caregiver
Letting go of a household employee is never an easy decision, but sometimes it becomes clear that a nanny, babysitter,...
What Happens When the Child You Care for Is Sick?
We’ve seen a lot of caregivers post questions on our Community about how they should handle it when the kids they...
New report shows remote work has major benefits for parents and family caregivers
According to a new survey from Care.com and Mother Honestly, the remote work revolution has changed work for the better,...
The right way to test out a new babysitter
A babysitter trial or tryout is a great way to test out a new provider. Here's how to set one...
9 things kids want in a babysitter
During the babysitter hiring process, both parents and sitters should think about what's on the children's wish list for a...
8 questions to ask kids to get them talking about their day
Looking for questions to ask kids that will actually get them talking? Try these.
6 tips for handling separation anxiety in school-aged children
Separation anxiety is normal in school-aged kids, but that doesn't mean you can't work to make for a smoother transition.
10 Things Every New Mom Needs to Transition to and From Maternity Leave
Working moms don’t wear a badge of honor — unless that slightly-frazzled look, or shoulder spit-up stain, counts as a...
7 carpool etiquette rules for parents
Queen of the carpool? Great! Just be sure you — and the rest of your court — follow these rules.
6 tips for starting a carpool for your kids — and making it work
To get — and keep — a seriously successful carpool going, keep these tips top of mind.
Self-regulation: The most important skill your child should master before kindergarten
When we’re getting our little ones to enter formal schooling, all we can really think about is how much we...
12 tips for hiring a live-in nanny
Finding the right nanny to care for your kids is never an easy job. You need to hire someone who...