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Job Preparation, Age Appropriate Activities and Working with Parents
Access resources to enhance your job preparation, engagement, and overall experience as a caregiver. Explore our comprehensive collection, encompassing valuable insights on working with parents, exciting and educational activities for children, and much more.
Child Developmental Stages & Age Appropriate Activities
Introductory Phone CallsALWAYS hold an introductory phone call with parents to help you prepare and connect with the family.
Resources of the month!Every month, we add new and exciting information to our information hub! Check out the lastest articles here.
Safety Questions to Ask Parents Before EVERY BookingQuestions to ask before each booking plus resources to help you on the job.
What To Wear To WorkAppropriate attire when working with kids.
Caregiver Booking ChecklistEverything you need to do before arriving to a booking
Packing for Jobs: A Caregiver PerspectiveArticle written by Faith B, full time caregiver in Massachusetts.
Packing for a Booking: Mandatory (and Non-Mandatory) ListThe mandatory and non-mandatory list of things to bring to a job.
What if a client asks to see my ID (identification)?Sharing your ID is not required but here's how to handle this request.
Education Session: Working with children with special needsGeneral overview, activity ideas and how to handle a challenging situation.
Education Session: Managing Difficult Behavior in ToddlersListen into our education session on managing difficult behavior with toddlers.
Education Session: How To Handle Separation Anxiety In ChildrenView our education session on separation anxiety.
Education Session: Activities by AgeActivity ideas and suggestions based on child development and milestones.
Education Session: How to Engage with KidsLearn tips and tricks to engage with kids from our community team and other caregivers on the platform.
Child Development and Age Appropriate ActivitiesTools and resources outlining age-appropriate activities, developmental benchmarks, and common scenarios on the job.
Activities, Crafts and Game IdeasQuick age appropriate activity ideas from birth and up as well as articles full of ideas based on ages, holidays, seasons and more!
Proper Supervision on the JobSafety is a top priority for Care.com and parents, learn more about safety expectations.
Tips for Toddler Care: Hygiene & Cleaning UpWhat are you supposed to clean while on the job?
Tips for Toddler Care: Difficult EatersHelp getting difficult eaters to eat their food.
Tips for Toddler Care: Diaper ChangingWhat is the safest way to change a busy toddlers diaper?
Getting Kids to NapProfessional caregivers & experienced parents share their tried and true techniques for getting kids to nap without the fights and tantrums.
At what age am I no longer permitted to bathe a child/view child without clothing?What to do if you need to give a child a bath or help change their clothes.
Librarian-recommended children's booksWritten by Massachusetts caregiver, Lindsey C.
On the Job TipsTips and tricks to help you succeed in every job, from kid-friendly crafts to icebreakers activities.
After-School Care + Homework TipsSome tips for helping with homework and after-school care.
What should I do before leaving a booking?Take care of these items before leaving a job.
Introduction Phone CallsHow to hold an introduction phone call with families.
Working with parents who work from homeTips, reminders, and best practices when working with parents who work from home/remotely.
Tips for Toddler Care: Parent CommunicationsWhen and how to communicate with parents.
A parent asked if I’m vaccinated against Covid-19. What do I say?Here's how to address this question if a parent asks.
I’ve been contacted by a client about my availability. What do I do?If a family contacts you to ask if you are available for a future date, please direct them to the Caregiver Booking Support Team.