Childcare

Hiring a teenage babysitter is a good option for childcare. However, there are some things to consider before hiring a teenager. Find out what you can expect from a teen and how much you can expect to pay.

Making a great first impression is a vital step in getting repeat business as a child caretaker. Read below for babysitting interview tips, like keeping your phone away and asking certain questions.

A great nanny bag contains items to keep your charges happy and engaged, resources to keep you going through long assignments, and emergency preparedness essentials. With the right resources, your babysitting experience can go much more smoothly.

Ever been left suddenly with four of your grandchildren for over a week? Well, I have. This guide was created to help grandparents and caregivers by giving them the necessary babysitting tips to get through (and survive) the week.

How much to pay a babysitter is a question that all parents ask one day. Learn more about factors and guidelines that determine how much to pay a babysitter, like experience, number of children, setting, and time of day.

If taking care of children is your calling, then you may be considering opening your own daycare. But before you dive right into the business, you need to think about daycare names!

This article explains why babies cry and what you as a babysitter should do about it.

Do your friends have children and they need you to babysit? Perhaps being responsible for other humans is not your thing. Let me tell you how you can get out of babysitting.

The pros and cons of using the website, GreatAuPair.com, to find jobs or care providers, as described through personal experience.

A babysitter is a role model, companion, and guardian angel during their services. They raise your child in your absence. This is why it is important to find a quality babysitter and show them that you respect them.

Words of advice and child care tips from lessons I have learned as a nanny and babysitter.

Many people wonder about whether Care.com is safe, and the comments I've received seem to say that Care.com has a history of over-billing and deleting accounts, with poor customer service. However, my experience was positive. Here, I share my experience as a nanny.

Home daycare is a popular work-from-home profession. This article gives 10 field trip ideas for home daycares.

The logistics of hiring a nanny can be overwhelming to new employers. In this hub, nanny Kate Spenser gives you advice on how to determine your vacation time and sick day policy.

You want to hire a nanny—but how much should you offer to pay? Nanny Kate Spenser walks you through the points you need to consider when settling on a salary.

Some daycares treat your kid like a rug that gets thrown on the floor for 8 hours. Others love and grow your child. Figure out how to find a good daycare for your child. It might end up being the best investment you've ever made.

Suggestions for stay-at-home parents on how they can make money and continue to stay home with their children.

Is your child about to make the transition to daycare or a babysitter? Here is a guide to preparing bottles of formula and breastmilk as well as transporting and using them!

Nannying is more than just babysitting children. It is building a relationship with an entire family. Here are some things you need to know before you decide to become a nanny.

Daycare or childcare is a big step for parent and child alike. Here's a guide on what to look for and whether your child is ready.