Behavior Problems: Coordinating With Caregivers
Here's what to do when you and other caregivers aren't on the same discipline page.
Child care
Keeping Fit After Giving Birth: 15 Post-Pregnancy Exercises
Need to get fit after giving birth? Create a fitness routine with these exercise ideas that are ideal for any...
Parenting the Whole-Brain Child Way
Here are 6 parenting tips inspired by the best-selling book "The Whole-Brain Child."
7 Parent Types and the Nannies They Need
You might think you're the world's best parent -- but which one of these parent types does your nanny think...
Are You A Strict Parent?
Disciplining a child is fine, but how do you know if you're getting close to the line of being a...
How to Talk to Kids About Politics
There is no way to protect your child from the political world. Here are some tips to talk to kids...
Successful Step-Parenting Do’s and Dont’s
Step-parenting can be joyful and rewarding, but it's not easy. This list of step-parenting do's and don'ts will help ease...
What’s the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?
Nanny vs. babysitter: The two job titles may seem interchangeable, but there is a distinct difference between nanny and babysitter...
“I Hate School!” 4 Issues to Investigate If Your Child Hates School
The reason your kid hates school may seem mysterious to the teacher, the parent, even the kid herself. But pay...
Teaching Kids the Meaning of Halloween
Fun activities to teach children what this spooky, trick-o-treat filled celebration is really all about.
Climate Change and Kids: Is It a Reason to Not Have Children?
With so much talk around climate change and kids' futures, people are starting to ask, is it a reason to...
Earn Some Extra Money: Babysitting During The Holidays
Get hired this holiday season and earn some extra money! Follow these tips on finding a holiday babysitting job.
Teaching Kids About Different Winter Holidays
A guide to the many winter holidays that are celebrated across a range of cultures and religions.
Parents: 5 Things To Strike Off Your Christmas To Do List
With plenty of seasonal tasks around your home, we’ve devised a few suggestions for what housekeepers can help take off...
5 Tips for Making the Most of Christmas
Holiday family gatherings are the most wonderful and memorable times for your kids. Here's our advice on making the most...
Writing Letters to Santa
Our advice on getting your kids writing letters to Santa and how to make the most of the experience.
5 Educational Activities for 6-10 Year Olds
Enrich your child's physical, social and cognitive development outside of school with our fun activities.
Finding a New Year’s Eve Babysitter
With parties galore, a New Year's Eve babysitter is often hard to come-by. Read our tips on finding a New...
Forget New Year’s Resolutions!
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20 White Lies Parents Tell Their Children
We always tell children to tell the truth, but every parent is guilty of making up a few little white...
15 Things I Wish I’d Known about Newborns
The prospect of having a newborn can be overwhelming. Here, real mums have shared new baby tips, tricks and fun...
5 Things to Consider When a Family Member Is Your Nanny
Here we share some handy tips for things to bear in mind when your family member is your nanny or...
10 Money Saving Hacks for Parents
Try these money saving hacks for parents to save up for your next family holiday or to put some money...
Keeping Baby Safe
There are so many things to know when you have a new baby that it can be pretty overwhelming. Here...
Home Safety Basics for Children and Aging Parents
How to make your home safe to welcome a new child or an aging relative, with inexpensive tips on babyproofing,...
Make Valentine’s Day Special for the Whole Family
Ideas for fun and family-friendly Valentine's Day plans
6 Tips for a Great Valentine’s Date Night
Enjoy the most romantic night of the year with your special sweetheart and some special plans.
Family Vacation Planning 2020
We provide you with tips on how to plan relaxed family holidays. Our 2020 year planner is great tool to...
5 Eco-friendly Dates For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! How about spending it in an eco-friendly way this year? We have some...
School’s out for COVID-19
We show you some ways how parents bridge the child care gap caused by the corona crisis. Take care of...
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
It is important to talk to your children about coronavirus regarding what is going on, as they may be seeing...
What’s safe for families to do—and not—during the coronavirus outbreak?
An expert answers your biggest questions about parenting during the coronavirus outbreak. A must-read!
7 Ways Parents Can Manage Anxiety amid Coronavirus
We offer tips to parents on how to best manage their own anxiety in the time of coronavirus.
How to Be a Successful Summer Tutor
Beat the summer slump and become a successful tutor with these top tips.
Allergies in Kids: What You Need to Know
Allergies can be frightening, especially for parents who have no experience with them. Here is what you need to know...
Social Distancing
Everyone is talking about social distancing now... But what exactly does that mean and how does it work?
Super-fun ways to keep kids social at a safe distance
We offer some tips on what kids can still do with their friends during Corona quarantine period. This way they...
30+ simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
For most of us, self-isolating is new, but all this distance from one another doesn't make us helpless in this...
Caring for A Newborn in The Age of COVID-19
How does it feel to take care of a baby in times of corona? We offer fresh parents a few...
10 Ways to Make Your Child’s Birthday Special during Corona Crisis
Defy Corona! We show you 10 ways to make your child’s birthday special during the corona crisis. Read our tips...