6 questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids during COVID
Here’s how to stay as safe as possible during the omicron surge, according to the experts.
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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 senior caregivers can best care for themselves through the pandemic
Experts agree that these circumstances are a case for senior caregivers to be aware of and to address their own...
How old do you have to be to babysit?
Feel like your kiddo — or potential sitter — could be ready for babysitting, but aren’t sure about their age?...
Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal residents...
14 high-tech ways to help older adults stay connected
Whether you’re looking for tech tools to keep your aging loved one connected at home or in facility care, you...
6 creative ways caregivers can help seniors’ social lives thrive
For seniors aging in place, it can be difficult to keep up the social pace. Here’s how to help seniors...
9 expert-approved ways to help seniors keep up with everyday routines
As important as daily routines may be, sticking to them isn’t always easy for seniors. Changes in health status and...
The best babysitting certification programs, classes and trainings to get you hired
When you complete babysitting training or safety classes or an online babysitting course, you'll stand out to parents and can...
Things you should not do while babysitting
To make sure you get hired — and keep getting hired — follow these babysitting tips for maintaining professional behavior...
9 holiday conversations you should have with your employer now
What is the best way to approach scheduling and other holiday concerns with your employer? Consider asking these questions this...
What to say when parents make your child care job more difficult
Whether you're dealing with a tardy parent, unexpected extra tasks or a parent shifting to work from home, here’s how...
6 essential caregiver benefits to consider negotiating into your contract
While receiving adequate pay is top priority, employment benefits — from paid time off to sick leave to health insurance...
What should I expect to be asked during my nanny interview?
Preparation is key when it comes to acing a nanny interview. Here are some tricky nanny interview questions — and...
10 COVID-era questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids
Experts answer top questions about working amid delta, including safety measures, setting boundaries and everything in between.
How to provide child care while parents are home and make it work
Being a nanny while parents are home adds a unique challenge. Use these expert tips to make this at-home child...
Fall precautions: Expert tips to reduce risks for older adults
Why do seniors fall, and what fall precautions can you take to prevent it? Experts share tips and advice to...
What caregivers need to know about the American Rescue Plan
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard that a new COVID-19 bill was signed by President Biden...
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...
What every nanny needs to know about taxes and payroll
Master essential tax and payroll info for working nannies, so you're aligned with your employer and can navigate taxes with...
Self-care for caregivers: Tips for those who are tight on time
Self-care for caregivers is a non-negotiable. From engaging in activities you love to getting more sleep, check out these caregiver...
6 tips to maintain housekeeping job satisfaction and success
Now that you’ve been hired as a housekeeper, you’ll want to pay extra-close attention the first few times you clean...
6 types of cleaning jobs and career opportunities
Explore several types of cleaning jobs, potential earnings in each role and some the key duties required.
Nanny bag: 12 must-haves to bring on every job
Learn the essentials to stock in your nanny bag so you're ready for anything. Bonus: Parents will be seriously impressed!
How can I build my reference list as a nanny or babysitter?
Learn the best way to request a reference as a nanny or babysitter, the right folks to ask for one...
5 tips to managing caregiver holiday stress for a calmer, more joyful season
Caregiver stress during the holidays can emerge at work and at home. Try these effective coping strategies for a more...
Daily senior caregiver checklist: What to include and why it’s a game-changer
Having a caregiver checklist can reduce stress, help you manage your day and ensure that the senior in your care...
How do I structure my pay, time off and benefits in a nanny share contract?
A nanny share contract is essential when working for multiple families and helps clarify expectations and and ensure you're protected.
What nannies or sitters need to know to assist kids with distance learning
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and it’s a whole new ball game. While plans vary by school districts and...
How to find, interview for and land a nanny share job
A nanny share job can mean higher pay with fewer hours. Learn how to find the right fit and navigate...
How to set your nanny share job up for success
A well-run nanny share benefits both you and the families. Follow these steps to set up a successful arrangement for...
4 ways teachers can earn money outside the classroom
Given that educators around the country felt underpaid, undervalued and frustrated that their voices were not being heard before COVID-19,...
Caregivers and house cleaners: What a safe return to work after lockdown might look like
Across the country, people who’ve been staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19 are talking about going back to...
How 4 nannies handle cultural differences with families
In our vastly diverse and multicultural country, and increasingly our world, it’s pretty common to nanny for a family from...
Caregivers: 6 smart things to do right now for your post-pandemic job search
If you’re a professional caregiver, nanny or sitter who has recently lost work as a result of state-issued “stay-at-home” orders...
Caregivers: FAQs about employment and benefits during COVID-19
Nannies, babysitters and other in-home caregivers continue to adapt to COVID-19 as new rules and laws dictate how we do...
Caregivers hit by job loss during COVID-19: Tips and advice you need
If you are a professional nanny or sitter, you may have recently lost your job, through no fault of your...
7 tips for in-person businesses moving their classes online
For everyone, it seems, there is a “new normal” in this time of coronavirus. Small business owners who run in-person...
11 daycare interview questions you can expect to be asked
Wondering which daycare job interview questions you’ll be asked. Here’s what you can expect, along with tips for answering.
These are the easiest cities to find a Valentine’s Day babysitting job
According to 2019 Care.com data, Valentine’s Day was the second-most popular holiday for parents to post babysitting jobs (right after New...