Expert Advice: Alternative Approaches to Home Learning
By parenting & school expert Emma Bradley Many children and teenagers have headed back to the classroom this week after...
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Interviewing an After-school Nanny
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. When it comes to hiring an after-school childcarer interviewing...
Expert Advice: Back to School After Coronavirus Lockdown
Here are my 5 top tips for parents to handle this year’s back to school season:
Creating an After-school Plan
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Farewell, lazy days of summer, sort-of decent weather. Hello,...
Care.com’s “The Starting School Book” Giveaway
** CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE RAFFLE ** Starting school is such a milestone for kids–and their parents. A smooth...
Your ABCD School Lunch Planner
by parenting expert Katie Bugbee At the end of every school year, I always say “okay, this is the summer...
Getting Ready for The New School Year
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. School can seem a scary place, especially for a...
Planning for Back to School Care
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. Before the last-minute back to school rush kicks...
Your Back to School Guide
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. As summer winds to a close, it’s time to...
9 Options for After-school Childcare
Parents of school-age children manage a unique balancing act during the school year. Early dismissal days, snow days, teacher work...
When Can My Child Walk to School Alone?
We've compiled some expert guidance to help you know when your child is ready to start walking to school without...
11 Back to School Tips for Parents
The back to school season is hard enough as it is: hectic schedules, loads of errands, a new care situation,...
Your Back to School Morning Routine
Does everything go a little nuts in your home on those back to school mornings? Don’t worry. You are not...
Help Your Child Manage Anxiety at School During Pandemic
Returning to school after the summer is often an experience filled with both feelings of excitement and anxiety. These days...
8 Tips for Surviving the Probationary Period at Your New Job
by freelance writer Riley Herder First impressions are always important. But in a new job, what comes after the first...
Care.com Green Parenting Book Giveaway
** CLICK HERE TO ENTER RAFFLE ** A lot of our team members can proudly look back at this year’s...
8 Life Hacks for Seniors Living at Home
by freelance writer Riley Herder For seniors living at home, some everyday tasks are rather steep challenges. For those with...
4 Easy Home-made Ice Cream Recipes
by freelance writer Riley Herder Summer may look a lot different for your family this year. Events are cancelled, vacations...
How to Set Up a Terrarium
by freelance writer Riley Herder For those with even the slightest green thumb, a terrarium is a good choice for...
Care providers: financial planning and strategies for saving
When you spend your days caring for others, it can be particularly hard to care for yourself. One of the...
How to Improve Cognitive Health in Old Age
by freelance writer Riley Herder Memory is a funny thing. Some people struggle to recall details of their childhood, but...
Insect Hotel: How to Create One and Why You Should
by freelance writer Riley Herder Insect hotels provide refuge for various kinds of insects and pollinators during the harsh months....
Having a Safe And Stress-free Bike Trip with Your Family
by freelance writer Riley Herder Months into COVID-19 lockdowns across the world, some families feel they have exhausted just about...
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...
Pool Safety for Kids
>> Yearning for some relaxation? Find childcare here. Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those...
Adding a Family Pool? 4 Things to Consider
by freelance writer Riley Herder During these times of prolonged social distancing, and with summer right around the corner, many...
How to Set up an Aquarium
by freelance writer Riley Herder Keeping a tank full of beautiful fish can be a great decorative focal point, as...
10 Ways to Make Your Child’s Birthday Special during Corona Crisis
by freelance writer Riley Herder Having the stuck-at-home blues shouldn’t have to wreck birthdays. On the contrary, in a time...
Success Tips for Tutoring Online
Like many areas of work, tutoring sessions are being shifted online temporarily due to COVID-19 and regional social distancing guidelines....
Strategies to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
Here are some strategies to help seniors in your community stay engaged and loved during this time of increased isolation.Â
Caring for A New-born in The Age of COVID-19
About a month ago, my wife brought a beautiful baby boy into the world. He was born right in the...
30+ simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
Of course, the best and easiest ways to help others during the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands, practise...
Super-fun ways to keep kids social at a safe distance
During this pandemic, when we need each other most, we’ve been forced into isolation. To say it’s ironic is an...
Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs: How to Make Your Own Plant-based Dyes
by freelance writer Riley Herder With Easter right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan your egg decorating....
Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the country, health officials are asking everyone to practice social distancing. But...
Allergies in Kids: What You Need to Know
by freelance writer Riley Herder Many of us have grown accustomed to life with allergies. It may have been scary...
7 ways parents can manage anxiety amid coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has taken over the news and our lives. Much of the economy is shut down, and that...
What’s safe for families to do—and not—during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus vigilance is all of our new reality. Schools are closing, football tournaments are cancelling and companies are allowing some...
Babysitting for Beginners: Meet the Children
How first-time babysitters can start their new job with ease.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and their caregivers need to know
Here’s what senior caregivers and relatives need to know about coronavirus.