Help Your Child Manage Anxiety at School During Pandemic
by freelance writer Riley Herder Returning to school after the summer is often an experience filled with both feelings of...
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How to Pack for Your Family Holiday
>> Looking for childcare? Find help in your area here. “What did we forget?” Ah, the question every parent asks...
10 Things Grandchildren Can Learn From Their Grandparents
The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent is a very special one. While grandparents act as an authority figure and...
How Parents Can Teach Their Kids to Be Anti-racist
In the wake of millions of people taking to the streets to protest police brutality against people of colour—the most...
10 ways to prepare kids for a new nanny or babysitter
Leaving children with a new babysitter or nanny can be stressful for parents, but it's also a big deal for...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
It's important to continue evaluating the needs of your family. You also need to make sure that your babysitter is...
10 Options for After-School Child Care
Here are 10 suggestions to help your family fill the after-school hours with affordable care.
Knock Knock: 50 of the best jokes and riddles for kids
Most kids are little clowns by nature but learning how to tell a good joke is a skill that they...
7 Babysitter Red Flags Parents Should Watch For
Signs that the babysitter is not taking proper care of your child.
Your babysitter options
To find the best sitter for the job, you might need to explore different types of babysitters who provide the...
4 questions to help you find a babysitter you love
When you start searching for a babysitter, the first thing you might notice is that there are so many qualified...
The first-day checklist for when you have a first-time babysitter
There are little things you can do starting on Day One that will help set your babysitter up for success....
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your nanny
When you hire a nanny, it is essential to evaluate your family’s needs as time goes on. Here are a...
101 Cheap Date Ideas
Remember when you and your partner used to go on date nights? It used to seem so easy. What happened?...
What foods do women crave during pregnancy and why?
Pregnancy cravings are very real. Here are a few of the most common food cravings that women experience during pregnancy...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Au Pair
Questions to ask yourself to find out if hiring an au pair is the right decision for you.
Child Care Rates: How Much Should I Charge?
Even if you’re the best child care provider out there, you won’t attract clients if your rates are too high....
Should Cellphones Be Allowed In School?
Ah, the age-old question: “Should cellphones be allowed in school?” OK, so it’s more like a 21st-century question, but if...
When Can Kids Walk to School Alone?
Parents struggle with many things when it comes to the safety and security of their children. One scary question that a...
20 Questions to Ask During a Parent-Teacher Conference
It’s back-to-school time! That means it’s time for new backpacks, new classmates, new teachers… and parent-teacher conferences. Get the most...
8 Signs That Your Child Is Ready to Start Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the new first grade. That’s the word on the street if you talk to many moms of school-age...
The Pros and Cons of Year-Round School
Thinking year-round school might be right for your child, but not sure if he’ll miss summer vacation? Before you make...
(Gulp!): What to Do When Your Child Is the Bully
No one said raising kids would be easy. But nothing cuts to the core of a parent’s insecurity greater than...
50 Great Camp Songs for Kids
When everyone gathers around the campfire, between making s’mores and telling scary stories, someone inevitably starts singing. Camp songs for...
62 Summer Crafts for Kids
Summer is usually kids’ favorite time of year — but not so for parents and nannies. It can be tricky...
7 Questions to Ask When Touring a Day Care Center
You run a million lists through your head all day, every day, but when it comes to what to ask...
Is the Tooth Fairy Real?
The Tooth Fairy: one of the most enchanting figures of modern American mythology. As your child — or the child...
4 Negative Reinforcement Examples
Contrary to its name, negative reinforcement isn’t a bad thing. Rather than introducing something negative to deter bad behaviour (otherwise...
Permissive Parenting: 7 Signs Your Kid Is a Brat
Excuse me, ma’am, but is that your kid throwing all of the condoms off the shelves in the drugstore, ignoring...
12 High-Fiber Foods for Kids — That They’ll Actually Eat
What would your kid prefer for a snack – a Pop Tart or a cup of bran cereal? High-fiber foods...
11 Foods to Serve at a Kid’s Birthday Party
On the surface, planning a child’s birthday party food menu seems like an easy task, but as many parents and...
15 Healthy Birthday Cake Recipes
Satisfy your child’s sweet tooth with these surprisingly delicious and healthy birthday cake recipes. A fun, delicious birthday cake is...
27 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Kids Can Make
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and your kids are itching to DIY that perfect something special. Something she will keep...
101 Best Kids’ Movies on Netflix
The selection on Netflix can be a little overwhelming — especially for little ones. At last count, there were hundreds...
101 Indoor Games and Activities for Kids
It’s easy for parents, nannies and kids to get cabin fever when stuck inside all day. Plan some indoor games...
15 Activities for 4-Year-Olds to Educate and Entertain
If you’re the parent or nanny of a 4-year old, it’s no surprise your child has a short attention span...
15 Team-Building Activities for Kids
There are many benefits of team-building activities for kids. By working and playing together, all kids — from toddlers to...
8 Easy Games for Kids You Can Play With Just Your Hands
You’ve got shelves full of books. A toy room full of toys. But still, your kids want something to do. Here’s...
8 Fun Games to Play in the Dark
Looking for games to play in the dark? Look no further. Whether the power is out or you’re just looking...
Science Experiments at Home: 14 MythBuster Activities You Can Do With Your Kids!
Helping kids find out what makes things tick can be one of the most fun parts of parenting. So the...