How to become a nanny: 6 important steps to getting your career started
From where to get experience to potential trainings and certifications, here's a breakdown of how to become a nanny.
Articles by Latasha Doyle
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...
6 tips for being a great after-school babysitter
Be the best after-school babysitter in the game with these six expert tips.
How much to charge for an after-school child care gig
After-school child care is in high demand, so make sure you're setting the right rate. Here’s how much to charge...
Senior care contracts: Why you need one and what to include in it
A caregiver contract is essential to make duties and expectations clear; it also offers a plan of action in case...
How to juggle multiple senior care jobs and the stress that comes with it
Multiple care jobs may mean more income, but it also means more stress. Here's how to handle it.
Nanny burnout is real: Here’s what you can do about it
Nanny burnout isn't something to take lightly. Here's how to spot it and stop it, according to experts.
These senior caregiver certifications and trainings can improve your career
Ready to start looking for advanced training or a caregiver certification? Here are a few caregiver courses to consider when...
Why every senior caregiver should consider professional training
Professional training doesn't just boost your paycheck, it ensures you're providing unmatched care to clients.
How to manage holiday stress as a family caregiver
From setting boundaries to self-care suggestions, don't miss these holiday tips for caregivers during the most stressful time of year.
How to support older family members during the holidays
Help make the holidays magical — not miserable — for older loved ones with this expert-backed list of dos and...
Senior caregivers: How to know if a family is right for you
Here are four helpful tips senior caregivers can consider when interviewing with new families and/or their aging loved ones.
Nanny job interview tips (plus, questions and answers) to help get you hired
Stand out above the rest with these nanny interview tips, as well as questions you should be ready to answer...
8 awesome icebreaker games for kids getting to know a new nanny or sitter
These fun icebreakers for kids make the perfect activities for sitters and nannies getting to know children and kickstarting a...
8 tips for working with highly involved parents
Working for parents who constantly check in or want the play-by-play? Try these tips for building understanding and making things...
How to provide child care while parents are home and make it work
With more people working from home, you may be caring for kids with mom and dad in the next room....
4 cultural differences to be mindful of when caring for seniors
Cultural differences in senior care matter more than ever. Here are key things to keep in mind when caring for...
How to interview for day care jobs
No matter how much experience you have working with children, owners and managers of day care centers will have a...
Is non-medical home care right for your loved one?
When it comes to finding care for your aging loved ones, you want to make sure you find the right...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A real nanny’s tips for recreating Mary Poppins’ magic
The original “Mary Poppins” movie is an obvious family classic. But for me, a nanny with over a decade of...
These Cities Are Seeing the Fastest Growth for In-Home Senior Care Jobs
The demand for in-home senior care is growing rapidly across the country. Care.com identified 20 cities that are seeing the...
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.
7 Things You Can Do to Get More — and Better — Babysitting Jobs
Are you in the market for a new babysitting job? Whether you’re free to look after kiddos before school, after school, on...
9 Things to Consider Before You Hire Your Next Babysitter
Care.com’s 2017 Babysitter Survey results are in! Over 800 parents who use Care.com responded to questions about their experiences with...
Personal Assistant Duties: What Can a Personal Assistant Do for You?
If you run a business, manage the needs of your large family, or just have too much to do in...
These Are the Best & Worst States for Seniors
There are nearly 75 million Baby Boomers in the U.S., and many of them have already hit — or are close...