How will technology change care work?
This interview originally appeared on apolitical.co. It’s presented here with permission of the publisher. Workers in the care sector are...
Careers in Child Care
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...
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...
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...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)
I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...
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...
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...
Everything I know about life I learned from kids I’ve babysat
Over my years of babysitting, I’ve learned a lot about how to be a good babysitter. With each kid and...
You know you’re a babysitter if …
Whenever I find out that somebody I know is also a babysitter, I instantly feel bonded with them. When you’re...
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...
How to tell a parent you suspect their child may have different needs
As caregivers, we want to provide the best care for our charges. But what happens when you work with a...
The 10 best states to be a nanny or babysitter
Care.com’s first survey of child care providers asked more than 4,000 nannies and babysitters about their wages, benefits, career paths...
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...
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Whether your child is afraid of getting their flu shot or has been coming down with one bug after the...
When child care can’t be cancelled: How one doctor and nanny have adapted for coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, parents are juggling everything from remote work to homeschooling their kids to keeping...
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...
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...
Caregivers: FAQs about employment and benefits during COVID-19
Nannies, babysitters and other in-home caregivers continue to adapt to COVID-19 as new rules and laws dictate how we do...
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...
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...
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....
A love letter to my kids’ babysitter (You are missed.)
Oh, babysitters. How do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Well, for one, you’re always bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and...
Talking to kids about race and racism with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Over the course of the past several weeks, we’ve all watched and read in sadness and anger as Black men...
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...
4 ways teachers can earn money outside the classroom
Given that educators around the country felt underpaid, undervalued and frustrated that their voices were not being heard before COVID-19,...
What nannies or sitters need to know to assist kids with distance learning
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and it’s a whole new ball game. While plans vary by school districts and...
How to deal with election stress: Before, during and after you vote
Well before 2020 brought us COVID-19, protests against police violence, hurricanes, fires and an economic downturn, it was completely normal...
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.
Holiday season jobs: When to start looking and how much you can make
According to a new Care.com holiday survey, 48% of families wish they had more help this holiday season, hourly rates...
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...
6 questions to help you decide if a nanny job is right for you
Before taking a nanny job, be sure to ask your potential employer — and yourself — the following questions.
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...