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...
Articles by Brenda Barron
9 Crazy Tricks for Finding a Job
Finding a great caregiving job — whether you’re a nanny, sitter, senior care aide, housekeeper, pet sitter, etc. — can...
4 Unusual Nanny Jobs
“When many people think of nannies, they picture working in private homes,” says Ingrid Kellaghan, parenting expert and founder of...
Do You Have a Babysitter Box?
When a babysitter comes over to watch your kids, you want everything to go smoothly. Do you really want to...
8 fun summer activities for family child care programs
It’s summertime, and that means kids are spending a lot of time at day care. It also means they’re spending...
7 Tips for Being on Time
A common complaint we hear from families on Care.com is that nannies, babysitters and other types of caregivers are sometimes...
6 Mistakes Families Make When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny isn’t a simple process. You’re looking for the right person to care for your child and the...
Can You Ask Your Nanny to Cook?
“My son loves his babysitter!” says Rebecca W. from Scottsdale, Arizona. “She only cooks his food, nothing for the family as...
Is Your Child Ready to Babysit?
It’s a rite of passage when your children get to be old enough to take care of another child. But...
What to Charge? Setting Rates as a Small Caregiving Business
Since your caregiving business is all yours, its up to you to determine what to charge your clients. Planning ahead...