Oh, I’ll Do It!
Response to the arrival of George, Prince of Cambridge, must have been quite overwhelming for Kate and William. At Care.com,...
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Traditional Gender Roles Persist Despite Progress in Flexible Working
Survey Highlights Traditional Divisions Between Mums and Dads Over Childcare and Working Hours London, England – September 12, 2013 –...
Halloween Stories for Children
Witches, ghouls, pumpkins and haunted castles are a-plenty in these 10 Halloween stories for children. Enjoy reading them together with...
15 Conversation Starters for Children
Talking to your child about their day makes for perfect dinnertime chat and early evening catch-ups. Although it can be...
Sending The Nanny To School Events: A recipe for more or less working mum guilt?
Recently, I had to send my nanny to my daughter’s check-up. I had a last-minute business meeting and I couldn’t...
Quality Family Time On The Cheap
Kathryn Crawford, editor of TheBabyWebsite.com, writes about her favourite ways to spend time together as a family — without breaking the...
5 Step Guide to Finding Special Needs Childcare
Finding childcare, that fits your schedules and suits your children, is a difficult task for many parents. When there’s no...
The Digital Babysitter
At Care.com, we pride ourselves on being run by parents for parents. As such, we come across many of the...
Encouraging a Bond when a Sibling has Special Needs
Growing up is a process that is influenced by all those around us. And that includes our brothers and sisters....
How to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
We all want our children to be happy, have healthy habits and to experience success. But did you know the...
How Raising Kind Children Can Prevent Bullying
As parents, we can often question whether our child would tell us if they had a problem with bullying and...
Make the Most of the Dad-Bond
The bond between Dads and children is a very important one. Often Dads feel they get overlooked, or feel they are...
Help! What Should We Pay Our Babysitter?
Do you remember babysitting as a teenager? Most of us have babysat at one time or another before having children...
Baby’s First Christmas
With family from near and afar wanting to grab the chance to meet your little one, it can feel like...
How to Make Your Application Perfect for the Job
When you find a job posting for a position you know you’re perfect for, you want to be sure that...
Do You Pay Your Nanny A Christmas Bonus?
Your nanny cares for your children and keeps your life running smoothly all year long. From helping with homework to...
Getting Children To Help With Christmas Dinner
When it comes to Christmas lunch or dinner, it can feel chaotic as you try to get the timings right,...
How to Tame Temper Tantrums
After a long day at work, you want to get home and enjoy the company of your family. But when...
Solving Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry can start from the day your new baby arrives home from the hospital. Older siblings can start making...
Baby Prince George’s First Christmas
The world’s most famous baby is preparing for his first Christmas. We take a tongue in cheek look at Baby...
Finding a New Job in 31 Days
The New Year is a great opportunity to start afresh with a brand new job. With lots of families looking...
6 Checkpoints Before Your Nanny Drives Your Children
We all know that no matter how much you trust or know a nanny, it’s always hard to hand over...
6 Safety Tips for New Childcarers
We all know that starting off with a new nanny or babysitter can be a stressful time. After finding childcare...
8 Childcare Choices on a Family Holiday
Here are some ideas for finding some child-free couple time while on holiday. Going on holiday brings the family together...
Kate Middleton needs a new nanny – what should she look for?
Kate Middleton is looking to hire a new nanny to help with Prince George during the Royal tour of New...
8 Tips to Professionalise Your Social Media Presence
Securing a job on Care.com may require more than replying to job postings. When considering who to interview, employers are...
7 Profile Mistakes You Need to Avoid
First impressions really do count when it comes to time pressured families looking for carers and assessing candidates for the...
12 Steps to Firing a Carer
Terminating your carer’s contract will never be an easy thing to do. But sometimes, for whatever reason, it may be...
101 Summer Activities for Kids
The answer – make a summer plan! Start thinking through ideas for activities now to avoid the kids being stuck...
12 ‘Summer Slide’ Busting Activities
Schools out for summer! No more early rises, no more sitting in class all day and definitely no more homework....
7 Activities for Summer Family Fun
Did the summers feel longer and more action-packed when you were a child than they do now? That’s because the...
Toy Shopping for Children with Special Needs
Finding the right toy for any child can be a tough task! Knowing what’s hot and what’s not and what...
101 Activities to Maximise a Free Hour
Just imagine a whole hour to yourself – no kids, no work and no to-do’s. What would you do? As...
4 Tips for Finding a Holiday Nanny Job
Hey nannies, are you looking for jobs over the summer? If the thought of working in a new location appeals...
Nurturing the Grandparent Bond
A good relationship with your grandchild can provide them with the life skills and worldly wisdom as well as a...
5 Tips To Cope With New Parent Anxiety
Chances are, if you are reading this as a new parent you might be tired, a little anxious and very...
Father’s Day: 10 Tips for Making Your Unsung Hero’s Time Special and Memorable
In a recent Care.com survey, we found that Dads have DIY and repairs high up on their list of responsibilities...
60 Ways to Get Your Kids Crafting this Summer
We all know that summer is a child’s favourite time of year. Think back to your own childhood and more...
10 Family Activities to Make Summer Memorable
Happy summer, everyone! Can you feel the heat? Nope, not the sun’s heat blasting on you for 12 hours a...
101 Back-to-School Tips for Families
With a new academic year around the corner getting back into the swing of school schedule can be a tough...