What is Mom’s Role?
Katie Bugbee addresses the distribution of labor (at home) so changes can happen now – and for the generation we’re...
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Busting Child Clutter While Keeping Memories
Here's our guide to beating children's clutter and reclaiming your organized home while holding onto to those precious childhood memories.
Inspiring Your Kids to Cook
Encourage your little chiefs and inspire them to get cooking in the kitchen with these fun games.
Getting Arty – Activities For Young Kids
Nurture your child's creativity and develop their artistic ability with these 10 fun activities for kids aged 5 years and...
Throwing a Successful Slumber Party
Slumber parties can be great fun for kids, but lots of work for parents! Here are our 7 tips for...
Parents: Pros & Cons of Working from Home
Thinking of becoming a work-from-home parent? If so, there are a few things to consider first. Here's our list of...
10 Homemade Dog Treats Recipes
Here are our top ten tasty recipes for homemade dog treats to spoil your furry friend.
Setting House Rules For Kids
Give your family structure and ensure things run more smoothly by setting down a few ground rules for your kids.
Care.com’s Secure Messaging System
Your number one goal? Finding the perfect carer or job. Our number one goal? Helping to make your search...
14 Ways To Use Pumpkin Seeds
Don't just throw your pumpkin innards away! Here are 14 fun things to do with pumpkin seeds this Halloween -...
Eating More Vegetables – 5 Tips for Children
How to you get kids to eat vegetables when they keep leaving their greens on their plate, or snacking on...
Creating a Bedtime Routine for Kids
Setting up a bedtime routine for kids has many benefits: They feel organized, prepared & secure. Here are some tips...
What to Look For In A Preschool Discipline Policy
The preschool discipline policy is one of the most important aspects of choosing a care institution. Here's what to look...
Natural Cold Remedies for Kids
Fight colds the natural way! Find out how you can relieve your child's runny nose and pesky cough using the...
Recognizing Bullying Infographic
Bullying amongst children occurs in all schools and age groups. Vew our infographic below to take a look at what...
Germs ABC’s: Teaching Kids About Germs
Teach kids about germs in a fun and simple way and explain why hygiene is so important.
Helping Kids Develop Their Reading Skills
It's an exciting time, when your children learn to read. Find out how to tell when your little one is...
Hobbies for Kids
There are so many hobbies for children which don't involve staring at a screen! Take a look at some of...
What to Ask at Parent-Teacher Interviews
Prepare yourself with our recommended 20 questions to ask at parent-teacher interviews..
6 Tips for Teaching Your Kids To Write
Writing is one of the most important skills a child can learn. Follow our 6 top tips which will make...
Language Games to Support Speech Development
Here are some fun language games to play with your children at different ages to help them reach their speech...
Intellectual Development in 5 Year Olds
As your child approaches primary school age, there will be many changes in their intellectual development. Find out how to...
New Dogs & Kids
If your planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s important to induct them to your kids the right...
Let’s Get Physical: Activities for Kids
Here’s a breakdown of why you should inspire your kids to get physical and how you can go about doing...
Developing Cooperation in Your Child
Cooperative play fosters an important skill set that your child will use their entire life - here's how to encourage...
Does Your Child Have a Video Game Addiction?
When does your child’s gaming cross the line from fun hobby to addiction problem? We take a look at the...
Tackling Common Dog Problems
We examine some of the more frequent dog discipline issues below and identify dog training tips for resolving them.
Nurturing New Puppies
It takes dedication to nurture a new puppy into a healthy and happy dog - here's Care.com's advice for training...
Safety for Kids: Teaching Stranger Danger
The summer means kids playing outside but the news can fill parents with anxiety about safety. Instead of fretting, educate...
Find the Right Test Prep Tutor
If your child is prepping for tests and could do with some assistance, we've put together a few useful steps...
Dealing With a Hoarding Problem
Despite the challenges of hoarding, you can greatly reduce hoarding behaviour using some of the self-help steps in this article.
12 Original Mother’s Day Gifts
Bored of the usual flower bouquet, card & candy combo? Give your mother something unexpected this Mother’s Day with these...
Finding ‘Me Time’ This Mother’s Day
Why not go it alone to create your ideal Mother's Day and indulge in some much needed 'me time'. Here...
Developing Responsibility in Children
Teaching kids about responsibility isn't easy, but follow these tips to stand a better chance - developing responsibility in children.
Giving Your Child Greater Independence
It’s natural to worry over giving kids too much freedom. Here are our tips for expanding your child's boundaries safely.
Teaching Your Kids to Respect Nanny
Respect is important life lesson, and when it comes to your nanny its a key one your kids need to...
Babysitter Responsibilities: What’s Realistic?
Babysitter Responsibilities: What’s Realistic? With no hard and fast blueprint, it's down to the family & sitter. Here's some things...
Reviewing Your Nanny’s Responsibilities
If the time is right to review your caregiver's role and responsibilities in the job, we've got some tips and...
8 Natural Energy Boosters
Give up coffee and chocolate and try these 8 natural energy boosters for your pick me up.
Get Your Kids Planting Spring Flowers
With Spring on the way and green returning to your backyard, it's time to get your kids planting spring flowers!