How to talk to babysitters about safety: Parent-backed tips and expert advice
From striking the right tone to the exact details to cover, here are expert tips on discussing safety matters with...
Careers in Child Care
The best babysitting certification programs, classes and trainings to get you hired
When you complete babysitting training or safety classes or an online babysitting course, you'll stand out to parents and can...
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...
Things you should not do while babysitting
To make sure you get hired — and keep getting hired — follow these babysitting tips for maintaining professional behavior...
10 spring side hustles to increase your income
Spring is the perfect season to earn extra cash. Check out these spring break and other flexible side gigs unique...
Background checks: How to handle them if you’re a caregiver
Whether you're applying for a nanny, babysitting or other caregiver job, here's what you need to know about background checks.
6 interview questions every nanny should prepare to answer
Preparation is key when it comes to acing a nanny interview, but it also helps to be ready to answer...
5 tips for refreshing your profile to land a job in the new year
Looking for a new job in 2023? Check out these five tips for refreshing your profile and making yourself hire-friendly...
Top 10 cities for New Year’s Eve babysitting jobs — plus, the average hourly rate!
New Year’s Eve babysitters are in demand — particularly in these 10 U.S. cities — and the average hourly rate...
Nannies and sitters: Do you give kids presents?
When it comes to giving gifts to the kids you nanny or babysit for, here's what to keep in mind,...
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...
Do you give your employer a gift?
Aren't sure about the protocol when it comes to nanny to employer gifts? Here, experts offer tips, advice and rules...
Should nannies and babysitters give gifts to kids and their families?
We asked our community of nannies and sitters if they get gifts for the kids they watch and/or the parents —...
9 holiday conversations you should have with your employer now
What is the best way to approach scheduling and other holiday concerns with your employer? Consider asking these questions this...
5 tips to managing caregiver holiday stress for a calmer, more joyful season
Caregiver stress during the holidays can emerge at work and at home. Try these effective coping strategies for a more...
How nannies can handle the holidays when their employers have different beliefs
Nannying for a family with different holidays or beliefs? Experts share tips for honoring your beliefs, handling tricky kids' questions...
How to talk to kids: babysitting tips from a pro
Learn how to talk to kids with conversation starters from a seasoned sitter, who has honed their skills for engaging...
How to ask for a reference when you’re a nanny or babysitter
Learn the best way to request a reference as a nanny or babysitter, the right folks to ask for one...
Caring for a sick child: When and how to say no as a nanny or babysitter
Is there a sitter or nanny "sick kid policy" — and do you have one? Here’s how to make a call...
Are you a child care worker facing a layoff? Tips and advice you need
The child care cliff could cost over 200,000 U.S. child care workers their jobs. Here’s what to do right now...
How to build a strong peer network of professional nannies
Networking with other nannies is a great way to form playgroups, share ideas and advice, find new jobs and simply...
What is the child care cliff? Its effect on families and caregivers, explained
A child care crisis looms as 70 thousand child care programs are projected to permanently close, which could affect over...
How to take a professional headshot yourself to score your next job, according to experts
From ideal lighting to backgrounds, consider these expert tips on how to take a professional headshot to score your next...
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...
A child development cheat sheet for nannies and babysitters
Learn the early child development basics (including the four developmental domains) and how to apply them on the job to...
7 Biggest Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Even for the most seasoned practitioners, running a small business requires experimentation. And this is especially true in the care...
How to update your profile for back-to-school season
Here's how to get your resume in tip-top shape just in time for back-to-school, hiring season.
This is what makes a good babysitter, according to kids
Kids share the adorable — and hilarious — things they think make an ideal babysitter.
7 flexible, in-demand jobs during back-to-school season
Discover jobs that surge in demand during back-to-school season. Don't miss out as families hire help for the new school...
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...
What every nanny needs to know about nanny shares
Experts and veteran nannies share how working in a nanny share is different than a typical nanny job — for...
6 great resources for nannies
Discover top nanny resources for networking, professional training and emotional support to enhance your child care skills and career.
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.
How nannies and caregivers can have the gun safety talk with families, according to experts
How nannies and caregivers can have the gun safety talk with families, according to experts.
Keeping a daily child care log: What nannies and sitters need to track for parents
From feedings to naptime, here’s what you should track in a daily child care log and why parents will love...
How to discuss bringing your own child to a nanny or babysitting job
Experts share eight tips for talking to your family employer about having your child "tag along" with you to work.
8 best nannies and babysitters to follow on TikTok
Follow these amazing babysitter and nanny TikTok accounts to find child care tips and advice for working with parents, as...
8 tips for updating your profile to score a coveted job
If you’re ready to dive in and start turning the heads of even more prospective employers, here are eight tips...
Nanny job creep: How to set boundaries around extra work and when to ask for a raise
Feel like your nanny responsibilities have become more than you signed up for? Here’s how you can address job creep...