The Kindness of Strangers: Watch What Happens When a Mom Gets Shamed for Breastfeeding at Target
Yet again, here’s another instance of a mom getting “mom-shamed” pretty fiercely by a stranger for breastfeeding her baby in public, this time...
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Scared of Losing Your Kid in Crowds? A Police Department Shares a Brilliant Child Safety Hack for Parents
Kids and crowds: one of the biggest headaches (and nightmares) for any parent. Your day-to-day life is already spent trying...
RECALL ALERT: General Mills Recalls Nature Valley Bars Due to Listeria Concerns
The Season of Summer Camps is upon us, and that means that increasing numbers of kiddos will be sent off to their...
How to Get Your Baby to Clean Stuff: One Dad’s Hilarious Video Tutorial
Cleaning is possibly one of the worst household tasks ever invented. It’s boring, it takes too long, and it tricks...
The Most Popular Baby Names of 2016…for Now
Getting ready to pick out names for your new baby? Or just plain curious to see what our fellow humans...
Want to Be a Real Hero? Send Drawings of Favorite Superheroes to a Little Boy With Cancer
Cancer is already a terrifying prospect for any adult. But when you’re a child with cancer, that fear and terror takes on...
Toddler Hospitalized for Malnutrition From Vegan Diet…but Is Veganism Itself the Problem?
[DISCLAIMER: I am not, nor claim to be, a health or medical expert in any capacity. I’m simply going to...
Pokemon NO! 12 Rules Inspired by Real Incidents That You Should Enforce With Your Kids Now
You’re seeing it everywhere. People are swerving through lanes of rush-hour traffic with their eyes glued to their phones. They’re snapping...
Kissing Your Kid on the Lips: What’s Your Stance?
After a week of so much violence, anger, and hatred, the last thing you’d expect to see people freak out...
Study Shows Hands-Off Parenting Could Lead to Childhood Obesity: Are You an “Uninvolved Feeder”?
By now, we’re well-aware of how detrimental helicopter parenting can be to a kid’s development and sense of self. In response, many...
RECALL ALERT: IKEA Recalls 80,000 Baby Gates Due to Fall Risk
This just isn’t IKEA’s year. Late last Thursday, IKEA announced that it was recalling 80,000 of its PATRULL, PATRULL FAST, and PATRULL...
Does Flying With Kids Stress You Out? New F.A.A. Rules Will Help Fix That
Flying just got a whole lot easier for consumers…and specifically, for parents. According to the Washington Post, Congress recently passed new...
Man Built Real-Life Where’s Waldo Game for Kids in Hospital. How Do You Use Your Talents to Help Others?
With so much sadness in the world right now, I thought I’d share with you one of the most wonderful...
Hypnosis as a Parenting Technique: One Mom Says Yes – but the Jury’s Still Out
One mom argues that all parents should incorporate hypnosis into their parenting styles. According to ABC News, Lisa Machenberg is a certified...
RECALL ALERT: 34K Care ‘N’ Share Baby Monitors Recalled for Burn Risk
According to NBC News, Lorex is officially recalling about 34,000 of its “Care ‘N’ Share” baby monitors due to a...
Why the Lulla Doll Is Every Parent’s Bedtime Fantasy
Picture this: your baby actually sleeping through the night. And you? You’re sleeping in your OWN bed (not on the...
It’s Time to Talk About Care
It’s time to talk about care. A growing workforce. Changing demographics. Aging populations. In this new landscape, family care has...
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Servings: 20-24 energy bites Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup Old Fashioned Quaker®Oats1/4...
Mariel S.
Meet Mariel. She is a high school guidance counselor and part- time babysitter. Three years ago she joined Care.com in...
Banana-Berry Overnight Oats
You might’ve already picked up on this, but “Overnight Oats” are making a serious comeback in the world of breakfast...
Try It Oat: Quaker® Oats’ Recipe for Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Oatmeal-raisin cookies plus pumpkin frosting equals the best fall dessert cookie you’ll ever make! Makes: 24 Whoopie Pies Prep Time:...
These Are the States With the Healthiest Pets. Is Yours One of Them?
Fact: Animals make our lives infinitely better. (Think about it: Have you ever seen a cute kitty Youtube video that didn’t fill...
8 daycare red flags every parent should know
Discover key red flags to watch for when choosing the best daycare for your child.
How to identify and treat cat lice: What is that on my cat?
Can cats have lice? Yes! Here's how to identify and treat cat lice.
Top 10 vegetables for dogs: Pick the perfect veggie for your dog’s health
These are the some of the best vegetables for dogs, all carefully selected for their health benefits and canine compatibility.
5-Step Guide for Recruiting Care Professionals
Download PDF As a care professional, you know working in the care industry is one of the most personally and...
Spider bites on dogs: What owners need to know
Spider bites on dogs are something owners should know how to recognize. Your dog could get sick from these bites,...
Real Story Spotlight: “The sense of accomplishment kids feel at the gym can really change them to want to help themselves as well as others.”
Milo V., a children’s fitness instructor in Austin, TX, chats with Care.com about how his profession allows him to set children up for a healthy lifestyle....
Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”
Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...
Real Story Spotlight: “I have the opportunity to bring the excitement and joy to kids that I always longed for.”
Portland, OR – “When I was a kid, I didn’t thrive in school and wished it could be a place...
Real Story Spotlight: Using Past Experiences to Build a Career as a Caregiver
Austin, TX – “Taking care of people in need is a grand vocation for me. Many people end up sick or...
Real Story Spotlight: “It’s about creating a space where people can connect deeply to their internal rhythms and their own sense of pulse.”
Portland, OR – “For me, teaching music and movement is far more than helping a student learn an instrument or how...
Real Story Spotlight: “As a mother myself…it makes me feel good to provide that reassurance to another parent.”
Houston, TX – “I provide private care because being around children makes me happy. As a mother myself, I know...
Dads Are Getting Way More Involved on Valentine’s Day — Here’s How
Parents: It’s almost Valentine’s Day…so, who’s planning YOUR date night? Is it you? Or is it your partner? We ask simply because,...
Thinking Inside the Box for Black Heritage
Like a lot of parents-to-be, Maryland mom Trish Lewis had grand plans for how she would raise her kids. A...
Real Story Spotlight: “My Neighborhood Didn’t Have Self-Service Pet Grooming Shops. So I Opened My Own.”
Brooklyn, NY – “I’m a dog enthusiast; I have two of my own. I’m originally from Poland. My family immigrated here...
The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2016 Report
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 What did you think about...
Why do dogs bark? Translations of 10 basic barks
Why do dogs bark? One reason is to get your attention. Here, experts shed some light on what dog barks...
Creating a puppy feeding schedule
Want to create a puppy feeding schedule, but don't know where to begin. Here's a simple month-by-month breakdown.
Baby activities to encourage crawling, standing and walking
Discover simple baby activities for each stage that encourage crawling, standing and walking, and help little ones build strength and...