8 summer safety tips for protecting kids
Before all the fun, summer safety for kids is critical. Here's what you need to know — or refresh yourself...
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35 wonderfully weird celebrity baby names
If you want to take inspiration from A-listers, these weird celebrity kids names aren't just unique, they're practically unheard of.
How to interview a nanny: Your questions checklist
This list of sample nanny interview questions will help you cover all your bases and find the best nanny for...
Power of attorney vs. guardianship: What’s the difference?
Both legal terms are used in senior care situations, but there are important distinctions between power of attorney vs. guardianship.
Pet boarding vs. pet sitting: Which is right for your dog?
Board your dog or hire a pet sitter while you're away? Here's what you need to consider when deciding between...
This is how much child care costs in 2022
According to the 2022 Care.com Cost of Care survey, child care is more expensive over the past year for 63%...
7 free tutoring options for kids
Interested in free tutoring but don't want to break the bank? Consider these quality options that offer tutoring for free.
Fun indoor exercises for school-aged kids (5-12 years old)
No sun? Too much sun? No problem! These indoor exercises for kids are great options to get kids moving, rain...
What babysitters need to know about background checks
If you’re looking for a babysitting job, here’s what you need to know about the value of background checks and...
5 easy lunch or dinner ideas for babysitting
These simple meal ideas for kids are easy for parents to plan ahead and easy for babysitters to make. Kids...
What to do when a parent refuses to go to assisted living or a nursing home
Experts share what you can do if you're getting pushback from a senior loved one who would do best to...
How to be a good babysitter: 15 traits the best sitters have in common
Learn the qualities of a good babysitter that parents are looking for so you can win jobs, earn great pay...
How to know when it’s time for a nursing home
Here are some signs that might indicate a nursing home is needed, both for the aging person and for those...
How to use a tutor effectively
Try these strategies for maintaining quality tutoring so your child gets the most out of their sessions with a tutor.
12 Valentine’s Day activities for seniors and older adults
Need some fresh Valentine's Day activities for seniors in your life? These sweet and festive ideas offer something for everyone.
7 winter safety tips for seniors and their caregivers
Follow these critical winter safety tips for older adults to help prevent common cold weather dangers for seniors.
6 questions to ask a caregiver before hiring during the pandemic
Here are the top safety questions to ask before hiring a caregiver amid the latest COVID surge.
Here’s how to hire a nanny from start to finish
Ready to hire a nanny but not sure where to start? Here, we take you step by step through the...
15 cool nonbinary names for babies
Here are 15 trending gender neutral baby names that work for little ones of any sex.
Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal residents...
6 creative ways caregivers can help seniors’ social lives thrive
For seniors aging in place, it can be difficult to keep up the social pace. Here’s how to help seniors...
23 easy pumpkin decorating ideas
Looking for pumpkin decorating ideas that take things up a notch? Check out these carve and no-carve ideas.
Palliative care versus hospice: Breaking down the differences
Researching care options but confused between palliative care vs. hospice care? Here’s a comparison of both types of care so you...
9 COVID-era questions caregivers need to ask before taking a job
Here, experts break down nine big questions about caregiving, safety measures, boundaries and everything else you want to know about...
Baby boomers are demanding more from senior living options: What you need to know
By Libby Ryan Baby boomers are used to being in charge. Born between 1946 and 1964, members of the generation...
What families need to know about the push to expand Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Experts say SSI hasn’t kept up with the modern costs of living — as anyone trying to help their aging...
6 tips for staying connected with your loved one’s long-term care facility
Communication is key to ensure your loved one gets the care they need. Here are six expert-backed tips for getting...
I only speak Spanish to my children even when it makes others uncomfortable
By Conz Preti I never really thought about what kind of parenting style I wanted to follow. To be honest,...
This is how much child care costs in 2021
According to a new Care.com survey, 72% of families say child care is more expensive and 46% of families say...
I can thrive as a working mom because my husband is a stay-at-home dad
By Conz Preti When I tell people that I have three kids under the age of 4 at home, work...
Signs seniors aren’t eating enough and how to help
Learn how to spot the signs of not eating enough to support senior loved ones in staying healthy, nourished and...
4 common in-home senior care challenges and how to overcome them
It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Wanting to stay independent...
What is an aging life care manager — and should you hire one?
Whether you’re an older adult or a concerned family caregiver, the decisions you need to make surrounding aging safely, comfortably...
Pandemic further harms older Black Americans’ mental health — here’s how to help
Over the course of the pandemic, Black seniors in particular have been dealt a harder hand. According to a Kaiser...
How Medicare and Medicaid cover long-term care
Medicare and Medicaid. Their names are frustratingly easy to confuse or misstate. But when you’re navigating the emotionally charged (and...
Long-term care insurance: The basics
Planning out how to care for yourself and your loved ones years down the road from now might not be...
Housekeeper agreements and contracts: What to consider before you hire
Housekeeping and house cleaning contracts are a must when hiring someone to care for your home. Here's what to put...
6 tips to maintain housekeeping job satisfaction and success
Now that you’ve been hired as a housekeeper, you’ll want to pay extra-close attention the first few times you clean...
6 types of cleaning jobs and career opportunities
Explore several types of cleaning jobs, potential earnings in each role and some the key duties required.
Checklist: Questions to ask an assisted living community
Here are some things to ask and contemplate when choosing an assisted living community. Make sure you take your time, ask many...