- Anja Borngässer November 12, 2021
The payroll piece can be very time-consuming and overwhelming. We highlight some of the most common questions.
- The Care.com Team December 10, 2019
With parties galore, a New Year’s Eve babysitter is often hard to come-by. Read our tips on finding a New Year’s Eve babysitter and enjoy that party!
- The Care.com Team November 12, 2019
Here we share some handy tips for things to bear in mind when your family member is your nanny or babysitter.
- The Care.com Team October 23, 2019
Here’s what to do when you and other caregivers aren’t on the same discipline page.
- The Care.com Team September 4, 2019
Learn the difference between babysitter and a nanny to best fit your care needs.
- The Care.com Team September 4, 2019
You might think you’re the world’s best parent — but which one of these parent types does your nanny think you are?
- The Care.com Team August 27, 2019
A comprehensive list of questions when you interview a nanny, babysitter or caregiver.
- The Care.com Team August 14, 2019
It’s important to find out as much as possible about the person you’re looking to hire. Here’s how to handle checking a babysitter’s references.
- The Care.com Team July 12, 2019
Six issues you should cover in your interviewing to help you to find the right summer childcare for you and your family.
- The Care.com Team July 7, 2019
With summer upon us, school-free kids need summer care. If you’re considering a summer sitter, we’ve put together tips on prepping for the summer fun ahead.
- The Care.com Team July 3, 2019
A guide to stress-free seasonal sitter hiring with our 5 Steps to Finding Summer Childcare.
- The Care.com Team June 20, 2019
Follow these tips for seekers and providers to avoid making mistakes on Care.com. And make the most of Care.com!
- The Care.com Team June 16, 2019
One step in the hiring process should never be glossed over – background checks. We have put together 5 steps to background check caregivers
- The Care.com Team June 11, 2019
Terminating your caregivers’ contract will never be an easy thing – we’ve put together 12 steps to firing a caregiver responsibly.
- The Care.com Team May 10, 2019
Follow these tips on finding a caregiver that is the perfect applicant for the role.
- The Care.com Team May 8, 2019
Here’s your 10 step, must-read guide to hiring a nanny. Making the process of hiring a nanny much easier!
- The Care.com Team January 29, 2019
Find out what nannies have to say: if you want to build and maintain a strong relationship with your nanny, what are the things you shouldn’t say?
- sophiemoran December 10, 2018
Read these great tips to find out how you can help busy families while making some extra cash.
- sophiemoran December 3, 2018
Get ahead of your holiday schedule and talk to your employer about their Christmas plans now.
- Katrin Lewandowski November 20, 2018
To enjoy the holidays, and to have time for everything on your list, hire a babysitter specifically for the holiday season.
- The Care.com Team May 6, 2017
Bringing childcare with you on vacation can be an ideal way to both spend time with your kids and secure those important child-free moments.
- The Care.com Team December 22, 2015
Need a new nanny? Here are our top tips on how to find the best one for your children.
- The Care.com Team December 16, 2015
Relationships between families and nannies are often complex. Here are some tips for how to set boundaries with your nanny and proceed in tricky situations.
- The Care.com Team March 27, 2015
Babysitter Responsibilities: What’s Realistic? With no hard and fast blueprint, it’s down to the family & sitter. Here’s some things to consider.
- The Care.com Team March 27, 2015
If the time is right to review your caregiver’s role and responsibilities in the job, we’ve got some tips and advice for how to go about it.
- The Care.com Team June 18, 2014
Here’s a list of 16 tasks for hired help around the house to tackle to make your life easier.
- The Care.com Team June 4, 2014
There are naturally some things your nanny may choose to keep stum rather than rock the boat. Here are 10 things your nanny may keep from you.
- The Care.com Team April 30, 2014
When you finally hire a housekeeper, there are certain tasks they should never do. We’ve identified 5 chores you should never ask a housekeeper to do.
- The Care.com Team April 29, 2014
While hiring childcare can be a challenges as a divorced parent it can be complicated. We’ve provided 9 childcare hiring tips for divorced parents.
- The Care.com Team April 29, 2014
Whether it’s de-cluttering the house or starting something new here are 101 chores a housekeeper could do.
- The Care.com Team April 9, 2014
Rather than going it alone this summer why not group together with other nannies to share activities and ideas. Here’s 8 steps to starting a nanny camp.
- The Care.com Team April 4, 2014
Give great interviews and find the right nanny for you and your family with our 10 tips for interviewing nannies.
- The Care.com Team March 26, 2014
It’s important to use your intuition when hiring a new nanny. Here are five questions to ask yourself about your instincts when hiring a new nanny.
- The Care.com Team March 17, 2014
Use these five safety checks when hiring new childcare to help you better understand which candidate is the best choice your family.
- The Care.com Team March 11, 2014
Caregivers are employees you trust with those most precious to you. We’ve put together a safety checklist to help in your hunt for a new caregiver.
- The Care.com Team March 11, 2014
We’ve gathered together some of the more creative ideas for nanny interview questions from the mom blogosphere to help you dig abit deeper to find a great nanny.
- The Care.com Team February 25, 2014
Hiring a nanny can be a daunting task and yet it doesn’t have to be. To help choose the right one we’ve put together a list of do’s and don’ts
- The Care.com Team December 10, 2013
Nannies are entitled to get paid time off. Here are ways employers can manage paid time off for nannies.
- The Care.com Team November 20, 2013
Don’t forget these very important last 5 steps when you’re hiring a babysitter. Care.com experts tell you what you need to remember!
- The Care.com Team November 11, 2013
Trying to figure out the appropriate rate to pay your babysitter? Here are the factors you need to consider when calculating babysitter pay rates.
- The Care.com Team November 6, 2013
Our must-read tips on hiring overnight childcare, whether you need a night nanny, newborn care specialist or baby nurse.
- The Care.com Team August 14, 2013
What happens when no one can get home until five? An after-school sitter is probably your best bet! Find after-school sitters on Care.com today.
- The Care.com Team June 5, 2013
We all hate paperwork but having an official employment agreement with your nanny can protect both parties. View our sample nanny contract template.
- The Care.com Team May 15, 2013
Looking for the perfect babysitter to fit your family’s needs? Some tips on writing a more specific job description to attract the right person.
- The Care.com Team May 15, 2013
We all need a little help, and hiring a summertime nanny can greatly reduce the stress that comes with inevitable seasonal upheaval of our daily routines.
- The Care.com Team February 27, 2013
Nanny-finding website or nanny agency? Learn which method of hiring a nanny fits your family.
- The Care.com Team November 16, 2012
Interview questions to ask when hiring a special needs caregiver to ensure that you and your family are providing the best possible care for your child.
- The Care.com Team November 16, 2012
A guide to interviewing nanny candidates by phone, including a list of questions to ask during a phone interview with a potential nanny.
- The Care.com Team November 16, 2012
A guide to in-person nanny interviews, including three main things to keep in mind when planning those interviews.
- The Care.com Team October 16, 2012
A guide to interviewing a nanny and how to screen candidates to find the best possible fit for your family.
- The Care.com Team October 10, 2012
Are you returning to work after maternity leave? Here are the things parents should consider when choosing between day nurseries and nannies or babysitters.
- The Care.com Team October 9, 2012
You’ve hired a new caregiver – congrats! Here are the things you’ll want to review with your nanny the first week.
- The Care.com Team October 9, 2012
Here are some ways to build a strong relationship with your nanny or babysitter you use, so she feels cared for too.
- The Care.com Team May 24, 2012
Are you looking to hire a nanny? Use these tools to narrow down candidates you believe may be a good and safe fit for your family.
- The Care.com Team May 24, 2012
You’ve narrowed down your applicant and it’s time for those nanny interview questions. Here are some child care recruitment tips for interviewing a nanny.