On the Job Resources & Activities
17 articles
- 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.