Single-Sex Schools: The Pros And Cons
Take a look at our pros and cons to help decide if your children would benefit more from attending single-sex...
Child Care
Do You Need a Homework Helper?
Save money by hiring a sitter who can also provide tutoring and homework help.
Green Cleaning: 7 Natural Solutions That Really Work
Taking care of our environment is a process that starts at home. Everything from aerosol cans to harmful cleaning chemicals...
Pet Sitters and the Pets: How to Build a Bond
Your job search as a pet sitter was successful and now the furry family member is going to be in...
7 Babysitter Red Flags Parents Should Watch For
Signs that the babysitter is not taking proper care of your child.
10 Steps to Giving Great Nanny Interviews
Give great interviews and find the right nanny for you and your family with our 10 steps for giving great...
Child Care Choices: Au Pair, Day Nursery, or Nanny?
Choosing between different child care options can be difficult. Here are the facts to help you find the best fit...
Want to Hire an Au Pair? Ask These 5 Questions First
Questions to ask yourself to find out if hiring an au pair is the right decision for you.
6 questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids in times of corona
If you’re a caregiver who continues to work during corona crisis, here are the questions you need to be asking,...
What Is an After-school Nanny or Sitter—And Do You Need One?
What is an after-school nanny or sitter — and do you need one?
Your babysitter options
To find the best sitter for the job, you might need to explore different types of babysitters who provide the...
4 questions to help you find a babysitter you love
When you start searching for a babysitter, the first thing you might notice is that there are so many qualified...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
It's important to continue evaluating the particular needs of your family; things can change. You also need to make sure...
The first-day checklist for when you have a first-time babysitter
There are little things you can do starting on Day One that will help set your babysitter up for success....
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your nanny
When you hire a nanny, it is essential to evaluate your family’s needs as time goes on. Here are a...
What to say when parents make your job more difficult
While every childcare job is unique, certain problems arise more, such as tardy parents, unexpected additional tasks or a parent...
7 smart tips for babysitters juggling school and work
There are many reasons to squeeze babysitting gigs into your busy schedule,Try these tips for juggling work and school.
Real talk with nannies: 20 tips for getting your first nanny job
Here are 20 tips for getting your first job as a child caregiver.
7 self-care hacks for caregivers who are tight on time
Caregivers for children, older adults and people with disabilities have long been overworked and undervalued. Recognize the signs of caregiver...
101 Cheap Dates
Fun date nights don’t have to come at a great expense – here’s some creative ideas for inspiration. Can...
8 Active Games for Kids
Keep your kids healthy and entertained at the same time with these fun indoor and outdoor activities. Over the last...
Writing a Letter to Father Christmas
Make writing a letter to Father Christmas an opportunity to have festive fun – but also make it a chance...
When Can My Child Walk to School Alone?
We've compiled some expert guidance to help you know when your child is ready to start walking to school without...
5 Step Guide to Hiring a Carer at Care.com
Finding and hiring a carer doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our simple 5 step hiring guide for some useful...
Quick Lunch Recipes for Busy Families
>> Looking for help in your home? Find a housekeeper now. Between school classes, football games, piano practise and dance...
The Live-in Carer Guide: What is a Live-in Nanny vs Au Pair?
Over the summer months, many of us alter our childcare arrangements – nursery closes for the summer holidays; children move...
Quality Matters – Here to Help You Find Quality Care
Every family’s and every individual’s care needs are different. Whether it’s finding a nanny for your child after you return...
Hiring a Nanny
How you make your decision will depend on your family and financial circumstances, your work patterns and the other responsibilities...
Life Lessons from Dad
In our family, there is someone called the Health and Safety Officer, and another called the Illness and Danger Officer....
The Live-in Carer Guide: Making Your Au Pair or Nanny Feel Welcome
Some extra toiletries, flowers in a vase or a little box of chocolates and a card wishing them well goes a long way...
The Live-in Carer Guide: The Au Pair or Live-in Nanny Manual
General family information Parent’s working patterns. Children’s weekly timetable e.g. school hours or holiday activities. Meal times: Will the nanny eat with...
How to Interview a Childcarer: Phone Interviews
Once you’ve narrowed your job applicants down to a manageable group, it’s time to pick up the phone to talk...
Why Should I Request a Reference for My Prospective Childcarer?
When you are employing a childcarer for your child you are entrusting them with the most precious thing in your...
What Character Traits Should a Child Carer Have?
First, let’s state the obvious: Childcare such as nannies, au pairs, babysitters and any kind of childminder must love children....
8 Ways to Have a Great Relationship with your Nanny
I have two loves of my life: My husband, and my childcarer. In our house, this is specifically a nanny...
Back to School Mistakes
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Recently, we did a straw poll of the sort...
The Stressed-Out Carer: How Not to Snap
Jane* a mum to 2 in London, knew something had to change when she found her temper going from 0 to...
Creating an After-school Plan
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Farewell, lazy days of summer, sort-of decent weather. Hello,...
9 Down Time Activities for Children
You have just put the baby down for a nap and smile at the thought of peace and quiet. One...
Rainy Day Activities for Children Aged 3-5
The good news: The right activities can keep children entertained and prepare them for school success by enhancing their fine...