7 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home This Christmas
Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. That being said, between presents and decorations, it can be one...
Kids health & safety
21 Reasons You Should Hire A Babysitter for The Holidays
This time of the year can feel overwhelming with a never-ending list of holiday to-dos and not enough time to get...
Everything You Need to Become an Au Pair in Australia
You have made the exciting decision to spend a year abroad as an au pair. But what next? We have compiled a...
10 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe This Winter
Brr, it’s cold out there! Here are 10 tips for keeping your cat or dog safe during the winter months....
3 Ways to Find a Job During the Holidays
We could all use a little cash during the holidays so let’s go over the best ways to find that...
9 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Employer Before the Holidays
Get ahead of your holiday schedule and talk to your employer about their Christmas plans now. The holiday season shakes...
Gift Wrapping Tips: How to Perfectly Wrap Your Presents
While the thought that goes into presents is what counts the most – sometimes we just want the gifts we...
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 will...
6 Tips to Monitor Teens and Social Media
How to keep your children safe online. Social media has long since become a dominating feature in the lives of...
Social Media for Kids: 9 Things to Think About Before Creating an Account for Your Child
It’s only a matter of time until you hear the dreaded question out of your tween’s mouth: “When can I...
We Are Family: A Conversation with Just The Three Of Us
Today, when we think of family, no single image comes to mind. Nowadays, the typical family structure includes blended families, single...
What You Need to Know About Retiring Abroad
Are you thinking about retiring abroad? Here is what you need to consider before you go. Retiring to sunnier shores has long since been only a...
A Parent’s Guide to Flexible Working
What is flexible working and does it really help? From working parents juggling the school runs to millennials no longer...
The Au Pair Contract: Why You Need It and What It Should Say
Everything host families need to know about creating an au pair contract. One way to ensure that the au pair experience will be a...
We Are Family: A Conversation with The Langtons
Today, when we think of family, no single image comes to mind. Nowadays, the typical family structure includes blended families, single...
6 Natural At-Home Stain Removers
At home-remedies that you or your housekeeper can use to battle the toughest of stains. From grass stains on the children’s white t-shirts to lipstick...
Are You Scared of Your Child?
5 signs you fear your kids and how you can change their behaviour Parents fearing their children is more common than you might think....
The Dog Diet: How to Keep Weight Off Your Dog
Is your dog walking with a little too much waddle? Reduce your dog’s excess weight in a controlled manner. All dog owners know...
Natural Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your Home
Sustainable tips for protecting your home and yourself from insects during warm weather. Springtime has arrived which means it is time to...
What Is Postpartum Belly Binding and Do I Need It?
If you’ve been pregnant and have given birth any time during the last five years or so, odds are pretty...
11 Ways Parents Can Alleviate Stress
Stress-busting tips for parents trying to manage it all. Whether you’re the parent of a tantrum-loving toddler or an eye-rolling,...
Keeping Baby Safe
Tips for keeping your baby safe. There are so many things to know when you have a new baby that...
Home Safety Basics for Children and Aging Parents
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. If your house is home to...
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...
Pool Safety for Kids
>> Yearning for some relaxation? Find childcare here. Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those...
9 Freezer Sandwiches for Kid Lunches
>> Looking for help in your home? Find a housekeeper now. Did you ever wonder how to make packing back...
Choosing an After-school Activity for Your Child
>> Looking for after-school care? Find carers in your area now. As a caring parent you want the best for...
How to Help Kids Grieve Loss and Find Joy in an Unusual Holiday Season
>> Looking for childcare? Find help in your area here. This year has been defined by a pervasive sense of...
Expert Advice: Having a Safe Christmas in Times of Covid
by parenting expert Emma Bradley At the time of writing, we are in a national lockdown in England and the...
Pros and Cons of Immunization in Infants
by freelance writer Riley Herder In recent times, the topic of whether or not to vaccinate children has become quite...
Losing a Friend
A and I met as students. We shared rooms, with a kitchen and a lovely garden out the back, which...
Royal Bump Watch: What Should Your Best Friends Tell You Before You Give Birth?
The due date of Kate and Wills’ baby has been announced – and, what was the press’ first reaction? ‘But...
Who Should be George’s Godparents?
We at Care.com care a lot about anything to do with little people and their families. And what can be...
Bringing Date Night Back to Life
Do you ever get the feeling that your little ones have been reading your blog? If the toddler looks at...
Half Term Activities For All The Family
Christmas feels like a long time ago, and the country has been battered by storms and rain. However, a little...
Traditional Roles Around The House
With Spring on the way, chances are that you busy people are gearing up to declutter your cupboards, pack away...
Bridging The Beanpole Family: 5 Tips To Make It Work
It’s no surprise to modern families that parenting and families are different these days – lone parent, blended, sandwich, nuclear,...
Summer Holiday Survival
With the school holidays now in full swing, the bank account and the fridge both almost empty, and many of...
Sometimes It Can Be All About Me, Me, Me… and Hubby.
There are many untruths told about parenting. ‘Breastfeeding makes the weight drop off!’ Nope. ‘When they go to school you...
The Date-Night Revival
Being a parent is a very time-consuming, tiring, busy, unpaid job. And that’s often to be managed on top of...