Is the Tooth Fairy Real?
The Tooth Fairy: one of the most enchanting figures of modern American mythology. As your child — or the child...
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What’s Your Day Care Sick Policy?
Your toddler wakes up more tired than usual, with a runny nose and glazed eyes. You take his temperature; it’s...
7 Questions to Ask When Touring a Day Care Center
You run a million lists through your head all day, every day, but when it comes to what to ask...
62 Summer Crafts for Kids
Summer is usually kids’ favorite time of year — but not so for parents and nannies. It can be tricky...
50 Great Camp Songs for Kids
When everyone gathers around the campfire, between making s’mores and telling scary stories, someone inevitably starts singing. Camp songs for...
101 Fun Things to Do With Kids This Summer
Summer may be a time to relax, but tell that to kids who are bouncing off the walls or shrieking...
(Gulp!): What to Do When Your Child Is the Bully
No one said raising kids would be easy. But nothing cuts to the core of a parent’s insecurity greater than...
The Pros and Cons of Year-Round School
Thinking year-round school might be right for your child, but not sure if he’ll miss summer vacation? Before you make...
8 Signs That Your Child Is Ready to Start Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the new first grade. That’s the word on the street if you talk to many moms of school-age...
20 Questions to Ask During a Parent-Teacher Conference
It’s back-to-school time! That means it’s time for new backpacks, new classmates, new teachers… and parent-teacher conferences. Get the most...
When Can Kids Walk to School Alone?
Parents struggle with many things when it comes to the safety and security of our children. One scary question that...
Should Cellphones Be Allowed In School?
Ah, the age-old question: “Should cellphones be allowed in school?” OK, so it’s more like a 21st-century question, but if...
10 After-School Activities and Games for Kids
School's out for the day. But what should you do with the kids? For fun suggestions, here are 10 creative...
What Is the Difference Between a Babysitter and a Nanny?
Part-time nanny, live-in nanny, mother’s helper. There are endless caregiver names posted all over caregiving websites (like Care.com!). It can...
10 Options for After-School Child Care
Parents of school-age children manage a unique balancing act during the school year. Early dismissal days, snow days, teacher work...
Babysitter Traits: What the Best Babysitters Have In Common
What separates the great sitters from the not-so-good ones? First, let’s state the obvious: Babysitters and nannies must love kids....
Child Care Rates: How Much Should I Charge?
Even if you’re the best child care provider out there, you won’t attract clients if your rates are too high....
14 Ways to Save Money on Child Care
Think you can’t afford child care? Think again. You may believe child care is too expensive for your family, but...