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Moms: Top Ten Tips for Managing Modern Life
Feel like there's too much to do and not enough time? Here's our top ten tips for managing modern life.
Top Tips for Stress-Free Parenting
Avoid being stuck on scream mode with our top tips on re-claiming your calmness and being a stress-free parent.
Explore the World as an Au Pair!
All you need to know about being an au pair: what is an au pair, benefits of au pairing, how...
Competition Terms & Conditions
This competition (the “Competition”) is organised by CareZen Family Solutions, Inc., 603 – 1112 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada...
Rekindling Romance
As a busy parent, romantic endeavors are usually off the agenda - here are our top ten tips to inspire...
8 Important Things You Can Do in 2015
To be a happy & emotionally healthy mom make a list of 2015 resolutions & allow yourself to enjoy the...
Get Your Kids Believing in Santa Again
Here's our advice for helping your children to believe in Father Christmas again to recreate the Christmas magic.
What Can Parents Learn From Other Cultures?
What are the traits of parents elsewhere in the world and what can parents learn from other cultures?
Do You Give In to Your Kids?
We’ve identified five signs you appease your kids, or the child you care for, as well as to change.
Chore Charts for Children
A parents main task is to teach kids be responsible and household chores are one of the first steps in...
7 Tips for Teaching Calmness to Kids
One key life skill is calmness and the ability to manage the stresses and strains of life. Here's our tips...
Winning the Homework War – Tips from Tutors
We've gathered together tutor's top tips for winning the homework battle to help your kids flourish in the school.
30 Crazy Things I Say to My Kids on an Average Weekend
Crazy Things Said to Kids: On one recent weekend I decided to write down some of the typically nutty Mom-isms...
Do You Make Your Own Costumes?
Every year I make really fun DIY costumes as part of a Care.com series. And this year might have been...
9 Things Your Nanny Wishes She Could Tell You
Here's some of the most common concerns we’ve heard from nannies and babysitters. See if there’s anything on this list...
Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
Is your child struggling in the classroom? Here's 9 signs that they may need a tutor.
16 Signs Kids Have Invaded Your Relationship
Are your kids invading your relationship? Here's the signs to look out for.
15 Conversation Starters for Children
Here's some conversation starters for children that you, as parents, can use as to learn more about your child's day.
The Big 5 Back-to-School Worries
Help children forget about their back-to-school worries with Care.com's tips and advice. School worries will be banished for good!
101 After-School Activities
After-school activities give your child the change to move, be creative and interact with others. Here's 101 ideas for after-school...
5 Ways to Stop School Morning Madness
Get into the swing school mornings without the stress by following our 5 tips.
5 Tips for Planning Back-to-School Care
Some pre-planning can make the school year run smoothly - here are a few things to consider when it comes...
5 Back-to-School Challenges With Solutions
Starting another school year can be an exciting time for your kids but it can also be a trying time...
101 Back-to-School Tips for Families
With a new academic year around the corner getting back into the swing of school schedule can be a tough...
11 Activities to Make Summer Memorable
Make Summer memorable with our ideas for seasonal family activities - summer activities.
60 Ways to Get Your Kids Crafting this Summer
Do you care for your children as well as help out with your aging parents? If so, you can count...
Interviewing Pet Caregivers
Advice to help you create an effective interviewing strategy to get to know your pet carer candidate.
5 Ideas for Fun Dog Outings
Care.com has found 5 fun dog outings that you and your family can enjoy, with your furry friend. Dog outings...
6 Interview Questions to Ask an After-School Nanny
You can beat the rush, secure a great after-school nanny (or maybe two!), and then get back to the hard...
7 Ways to Make Baseball Season a Parenting Lesson
Here are some parenting lessons we think we can all get from many sports, but specifically, this baseball season.
4 Reasons Why Paternity Leave Is Important
Why new dads taking leave makes both family and business sense with 4 reasons why paternity leave is important.
16 Tasks for Hired Help Around the House
Here’s a list of 16 tasks for hired help around the house to tackle to make your life easier.
101 Activities for a Free Hour
Just imagine a whole hour to yourself - no kids, no work and no to-do’s. What would you do? 101...
Ideas for Low Cost Dates
Can you remember when you and your partners was first kindled your love over romantic evenings together? Here are 101...
Writing the Perfect Caregiver Resume
Here are some insider tips to writing the perfect caregiver resume to help you find your ideal care job.
4 Tips for Finding a Travel Nanny Job
Looking for jobs over the summer? If the thought of working in a new location appeals to you, why not...
8 Signs Elderly Relatives Need Help
How do you know when your elderly relatives need a helping hand? Here are 8 signs to look out for...
Recipes for Natural Body Lotion and Lip Balm
Make your own homemade and natural moisturizers for you and your family this summer!
Bonding With Grandchildren
Through a variety of activities, you and your grandchildren can spend quality time and get to know each other better...