If you are going to babysit for a family on a fixed basis (a fixed day every week for a longer period of time), you will always first of all be the babysitter for the children. In addition, the family may expect you to help out with some light household chores. After all, how great would it be for the parents to come home to a neat and organised house?!

Jasmijn is 18 years old, lives in Hilversum, and was one of the first Charly Cares Angels in Het Gooi. In this blog, she talks about her babysitting experiences. Subjects such as babysitting during corona, her favourite things to do while babysitting, and practical and creative tips are all discussed. Read on now and discover what Jasmijn truly thinks about babysitting via Charly Cares...

Essential for every family: a reliable babysitter. Are you a Charly Cares member and have you been so far unsuccessful in finding a great Babysitting Angel? No worries, we will give you some practical tips and best practices to ensure your booking succeeds this time around. But first, we'd like to explain our app a bit more. Read on now!

Want to start babysitting as soon as possible? Or do you already have a Charly Cares profile, but have you not received any requests yet? No worries: Charly Cares to the rescue! In this blog, we'll talk you through 4 valuable steps that increase the chance that you'll be found (and booked) by our babysitting families. Keep reading and improve your profile!

A must for every family: a reliable babysitter that you can count on. But finding a good babysitter may be easier said than done. And which aspects should you pay extra attention to in your search? We would love to give you some practical tips:

In this Angel Story, babysitter Adina tells you everything about her babysitting experiences. She has worked as an au pair for no less than 9.5 (!) years and then started working at Charly Cares. Adina also shares some great tips for all Angels who may not have as much babysitting experience as she does. Curious about Adina's story? Then read on now!

Having a babysitter around while you work from home can be quite an adjustment. If the babysitter is there, she takes over the care of the children for a while, but what do you do when the children need you? After all, you are home and available to some extent, but you don't really want to be disturbed. We have listed three trips to solve this conundrum, so read on now.

Easter this year is quite a bit different from what anyone might have imagined. No extensive family brunch or visiting an Easter market this year. But... Easter should still be celebrated! Here, we'll give you some great tips.

It's time to fill out your tax return for 2020! The tax return involves all sources of income for 2020, so your earnings from babysitting through Charly Cares should also be included. We will answer your most frequently asked questions regarding the tax return:

Yes, it's time for a break! Normally, spring break is dominated by trips, carnival, or ski trips. This year, we're doing everything a bit differently, but don't worry, it's still just as fun - promise! Get inspired by our 5 spring break to do's. Bet that your (babysitting) kids won't get bored!

Meet babysitter Eveline (30) from The Hague. Eveline has been babysitting since she was 14 and has officially become a Charly Cares babysitter for a few months now. She has decided to start her own company, with which she can perfectly combine her job as a babysitter. Curious about Eveline's babysitting story? Then read on now!

‘It takes a village to raise a child’, an old saying that is ever so relevant, right? Raising children is a big responsibility and it’s important to receive support here and there. A fixed babysitter can be of such support to a family. Once you find your match, make sure to hold on to her! ;) The same goes for the babysitters themselves. They’re also looking for a family that suits them. We’ve asked some of our experienced fixed Babysitting Angels everything about babysitting and more. Curious to find out what makes them tick? Read on!

Due to the closing of schools and daycares, working parents are under increased pressure. Employers can relieve some of this additional stress by supporting their employees with an on-demand babysitter at home. Tens of thousands of parents on babysitting platform Charly Cares emphasise the need for a babysitter at home: working from home during the second lockdown can no longer be combined with actively taking care of the children and homeschooling.

Anouk is 25 years old and lives in The Hague. She is close to graduating and ready to start a job at a daycare. Anouk has been babysitting for 4 years and mainly works with fixed families. Ever since the second lockdown started, her babysitting schedule has been packed. She shares her experience with babysitting in corona time and much more. Read along!

2020 was a special year. High time to look back on the past year by showing you all the developments Charly Cares went through. We have been far from idle and have supported both Angels and parents in new and innovative ways during the corona crisis. We would also like to take the opportunity to look forward with excitement tot 2021. Read along!