The Care.com Uk Team

Tackle Your Spring Clean With Marie Kondo

Enter our raffle to be in with a chance to win one of the world-famous Marie Kondo “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying” books. **CLICK HERE TO ENTER RAFFLE** If you don’t know where to start this year’s spring clean, why not try the life-changing KonMari Method? With millions of people... more

Au Pair Tips: Why You Need A Contract And What It Should Say

Here is everything au pairs need to know about the au pair contract. For the au pair experience to be a success, both the au pair and host family need to go in with their eyes open and with reasonable expectations. The best way of doing this is with... more

How To Help Your Children’s Seasonal Allergies

What you can do to prevent and alleviate the symptoms of your children’s seasonal allergies. At this time of the year parents everywhere are struggling to prevent the swollen eyes and itchy throats that accompanies their children’s seasonal allergies. With seasonal allergies affecting one in every five adults and children... more

5 Great Ways To Get Your Child To Play Outside

How to get your children interested in playing in the outdoor world. Absorbed in the virtual world of video games and cartoons, children nowadays spend less and less time playing outside. This can have a negative impact on both their physical and mental development. Are you searching for childcare? Find... more

Your Ultimate Spring To-Do List

Make the most of the blooming and bountiful season with this comprehensive to-do list. The transitional season of spring is one of the most enjoyable to experience. An explosion of flowers, leaves and sweet fragrances abound while the sun washes away the remaining vestiges of winter. With this rapid transformation, it... more

Au Pair Tips: Questions To Ask The Host Family During The Interview

Questions to help au pairs decide if a host family is right for them. The au pair interview is a two-way process. As an au pair candidate, you may be preoccupied with perfecting your answers to the interview questions but it is vital that you use this opportunity to learn as much... more

Job Tips For Carers And Housekeepers This Spring

Are you looking to take on more daily tasks and earn a little extra? The spring season offers a wide range of job opportunities for you. With the weather warming we find ourselves venturing out more and more. Along with the many benefits of fresh air and sunshine, this also provides great... more

Which Are The Best Cities In The Uk To Find In-Home Elderly Care?

Care.com reveals the easiest and hardest cities in the UK to find in-home elderly care. For many elderly people there comes a point when it is no longer possible to manage their household on their own. Sooner or later they need help. However, with an ageing population and a... more