How 2 experts say you can help your kids beat back-to-school anxiety
As the summer draws to a close, many families are dealing with anxiety about going back to school — or in some...
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Cost of Child Care Survey: 2017 Report
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 WALTHAM, Mass. — For the...
The first day of school: 9 fun traditions to start with your family
Entering a new grade is an important time in a child’s life. Establishing a first-day-of-school tradition is a fun way to...
Real talk with nannies: 20 tips for getting your first nanny job
Care.com recently posted the question: “What advice would you give a caregiver just starting out?” Here are my 20 tips for getting...
On the Park Bench: A Boston nanny’s balancing act means both child care and self care
“This is one of the only professions where you get paid to be passionate about someone,” says Shateara H., a...
Join the Movement for Childcare!
By Nina Perez I had my 20-week ultrasound last week for our first baby and my partner have never been more...
Airplane travel with kids: 20 tips for maintaining your sanity
Only six months after the birth of our third child, my husband and I decided to do something spontaneous and...
How single parents navigate summer child care challenges
There are lots of things to love about summer: Warmer temperatures, beach days, and barbecues are a few things that...
The summer child care challenge: making it work on a budget
Summertime means fun and games — but that usually comes at a price. Between all the camps and lessons and...
How much does a personal chef cost — and are they worth it?
How much is a personal chef? Learn which factors determine rates — and how the right chef can save you...
How do I start a pet sitting business?
From researching your clients and competition to marketing yourself, experienced pet sitters share advice and tips on how to start...
America Is Better Than This
My house, my parents’ work, and Tita Rosie: Those are the three telephone numbers I memorized when my family first...
How to plan for aging in place with confidence and care
Most adults 50+ want to age in place. Learn how to prepare your home, care plan and resources for aging...
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...
Get a Babysitting Job During the Holidays
The holidays are here! And while the Norman Rockwell idea of Christmas is very nice, modern households are often more...
How to Get Nanny Training
Being a nanny isn’t a simple job watching kids — it’s a professional career that should be taken seriously. Nannies...
6 Ways to Get Child Care Job Experience
Care.com is a great way to find a job as a nanny, babysitter or day care worker, but what if...
Real Story Spotlight: How Babysitting Helped Her Discover Her Dream Career
Columbus, OH – “I have a lot of experience with childcare. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for kids...
9 Jobs Hiring Now That Guarantee Trips to the Zoo
This summer, get paid to hang out with lions, tigers, bears, and cute little munchkins. Honestly, who doesn’t love the...
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...
Top 8 Jobs to Have in College
It’s finally here – after years of studying and preparing, you’re in college. With so much to do and experience...
How to Find a Nanny Job in the Bay Area
There are few places more dazzling than the City by the Bay. A robust economy and come-hither climate have fostered...
11 tips to tailor your application to a specific job posting
Got your eye on the perfect nanny, babysitter or caregiver job? These steps will help you craft a job application...
6 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Getting Hired
After being a nanny for almost a decade and now a mother herself, Keely Flynn knows a thing or two...
5 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job
It’s hard not to get discouraged after going on interview after interview and not getting the job. It may seem...
3 Ways to a Winning Interview
We’ve all been there. So how can you ace that interview? Here are a few sure fire ways to impress...
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...
How Do You Tell Parents Their Kid Is a Brat?
What do you say when the kids you watch are often whiny, demanding or uncooperative? It can be a touchy...
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 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...
10 Ways You Can Help Parents Banish Halloween Stress
Have you ever tried to organize a costume party for 20 very excited kiddos? Talk about things that make you go...
Eating on the Job: A Babysitter’s Guide to Raiding the Family’s Refrigerator
Whether you’re a babysitter or a nanny, it’s absolute music to your ears when you hear parents utter those seven...
The 5 Best Books About Babysitters to Read on the Job
No matter how amazing you may be at babysitting, you’ll eventually care for kids who feel genuinely uncomfortable about having...
6 Essential Rules for Babysitting a Child With Severe Allergies
A little over ten years ago, I was a nanny to a first-grade boy who had half a dozen life-threatening...
Meeting the Kids: How Babysitters Can Make a Great First Impression
When you’re interviewing with new families for your next babysitting gig — whether it’s part-time , full-time or just for...
How You Can Handle Babysitting for a Family With Different Political Views
Political disagreements can strain friendships and family dinners, but that doesn’t mean that they have to ruin your babysitting or...
Tips for Safe Driving With Children
As a nanny, I often drive the kids to activities, preschool and the park. To ensure safety while driving with...
What to do when the kids nap
If you are a babysitter or nanny, do you ever wonder what to do when the kids nap? My kids...
What if You’re Concerned About the Child Caring For?
As a caregiver, you are in a unique position and have the opportunity to notice if the child in your...