Nanny

Hiring a caregiver? Don't fret--there are some great babysitters out there. Here are 15 pointers to help you find the one who's right for you and your child.

... your situation, it's not enough to just wish for Mary Poppins or Nanny 911— you need to do your... research. Unlike other professions, there are no national standards in the United States for nanny training... that parents thoroughly interview and screen a potential nanny before she begins caring for their children...

... on caregivers for you. But if you're hiring a babysitter or nanny to watch your child in your home, you'll need... and specific. "Try asking questions that will get detailed answers like: 'Describe three things the nanny did... problem we run into when we screen nannies," says Pat Cascio, president of Morningside Nannies, an agency...

Even if it takes a few reminders, encourage your child to be more mindful of some basic etiquette.

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.