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...
Careers in Child Care
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
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...
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...
How nannies can tactfully deal with micromanaging parents
They hired you to care for the kids … so why are they controlling your every move? Here’s how to...
When and how Black caregivers should discuss race and racism with a white family
From answering questions to thoughtful conversations, here's how Black nannies caregivers can discuss race with white families.
14 benefits to consider negotiating into your nanny contract
From mileage reimbursement to recreational bonuses, consider negotiating these nanny benefits into your contract.
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...
19 things you should never say to kids
We spoke to experts to find out the things you should never say to your child and alternatives for communicating...
5 benefits of bringing your own child to a nanny or babysitting job
Bringing your kids with you to your nanny or babysitter job can benefit you both a parent and professional. Here's...
11 spooky babysitting stories from real-life sitters
From haunted moments to kids who 'see people," these real-life babysitting stories left sitters a little — or in some...
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...
4 keys to success in a nanny share job
A well-run nanny share benefits both families and caregivers. Follow these four steps to set up a successful arrangement for...
How to find, interview for and land a nanny share job
Nanny shares offer higher pay without more hours, but finding the right fit can be tricky. Learn how to navigate...
Nanny share contracts: How to structure pay, time off and more
In a nanny share, you have multiple employers (families), which makes having an employment contract very important so you know...
High-paying jobs for college students, based on where you live
Check out this list of flexible, high-paying side hustles for college students, along with current average hourly pay rates for...
Don’t call it ‘quiet quitting’ when it’s just setting a boundary between family and work
'Quiet quitting' is the trendy new name for setting healthy boundaries at work, but many parents and caregivers resent its...
How to create a live-in nanny contract
Hiring a new live-in caregiver? Here are tips for creating a nanny contract together.
8 Things to Do During Your Downtime
It’s easy to check items off your to-do list when you have half a day free. But what about when...
8 reasons why nannies quit — and what you can do about it
Nannies share common reasons why they have quit a nanny job. Here's how both families and nannies can work together...
Living wage vs. minimum wage: What caregivers need to know
Learn the difference between minimum wage and a living wage, so you can ask for the wage you need to...
Child care challenges: Separation anxiety
Dealing with separation anxiety can be harrowing for parents, as well as for babysitters and nannies. The wails and tears...
5 easy lunch or dinner ideas for babysitting
These simple meal ideas for kids are easy for parents to plan ahead and easy for babysitters to make. Kids...
How to set your doula salary
Some doulas charge by the hour and others charge by the birth. Know what doula salary you should set for...
Your first tutoring session: How students, parents and tutors can prepare
Here's how parents, children and tutors can each prepare for the first-day tutoring session in order to ensure a successful...
7 Ways to Meet Other Caregivers
Caregiving can be lonely business. You may wave at other nannies at the park, but your attention is on the...