9 Things Your Babysitter Wants You to Know
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10 Things You Should Say to Your Children
Our children are so precious, we need to let them know just how important they are to us every day!...
So, you want to do a nanny share! Here’s how to get started
Considering sharing a caregiver? Be sure to do your homework: Nanny shares and shared care arrangements may be subject to...
The 10 best online math tutors
With the growing rate of students involved in extracurriculars and after-school activities, online math tutors allow students to receive the...
On the Park Bench: 5 Questions with Yoselin
Originally from Venezuela, Yoselin is a lawyer, nanny, and lifelong learner. In between masters degrees and desk jobs, she has...
How my son’s gifted and talented test helped me face and heal an old shame
Although it’s almost been 20 years, I can still visualize the day I walked into my elementary school cafeteria for...
8 things I want my kids to know about being a parent
When you’re a parent, getting through each day feels a little bit like putting on a performance. I wake up...
Talking to kids about dementia: Tips you need to know
A dementia diagnosis can be troubling and confusing for family members of all ages. Here, experts offer advice on when...
Seattle just passed a bill of rights for domestic workers. Here’s what you need to know
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...
19 parents completely nail the torment that is sleep deprivation
Don't miss these funny tweets from sleep-deprived moms and dads — there isn’t enough coffee in the world!
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
So much happened in the world this week — and the moms and dads of Twitter didn’t miss a beat. They...
The 10 best parenting tweets of the week
Once again, the fantastic moms and dads of Twitter helped the rest of us remember we are not alone on this...
The 10 best parenting tweets of the week
It’s not easy to tweet while parenting, but the moms and dads of Twitter seem to pull it off — with...
The 9 best parenting tweets of the week
The end of the school year plus a three-day weekend? You bet parents had a lot to say on Twitter...
The 9 best parenting tweets of the week
With the weather heating up (sunscreen season is upon us!) and end of year activities in full swing, parents have...
The 13 best parenting tweets of the week
With summer break in full swing for many, parents are spending a lot more time with their kids — hence,...
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
Between the end of the school year and Father’s Day, June is a great month for parents — well, it’s...
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
If there’s one thing parents need (besides wine), it’s a good laugh. So, thank goodness for Twitter. From the downside...
16 silly and unsavory truths about the job that is feeding kids
Parents get real (and funny) about the hardest job in the world — getting kids to eat without the fuss.
16 parents reveal the stinky truth about potty training
Potty training tweets so funny you might tinkle a bit if you're not careful.
Caffeine while breastfeeding: Will you have a wired baby?
Can you drink coffee while breastfeeding? Or a cup of tea (or three)? What caffeine is OK when nursing and...
How to plant spring flowers with kids
Planting flowers with kids in spring is a fun way to teach them about gardening and the workings of nature....
What to look for in a babysitter: Types, traits and responsibilities
Before you search for a babysitter, familiarize with the typical babysitting types, qualities, responsibilities and duties.
Parents: 11 things to do when you’re stressed
Whether you’re the parent of a tantrum-loving toddler or an eye-rolling, rule-pushing teen, having kids can be stressful. And, obviously,...
What age do babies sleep through the night? Here’s what experts say
When can you expect your infant to sleep through the night? And how do you get them to fall and...
5 reasons to give your child an allowance
Both my husband and I discuss finances together and some of the best ways to teach our kids about money....
How to help kids with anger: 7 key tips for helping them manage this feeling
Experts weigh in on issues of anger management for kids and offer tips for helping kids regulate their emotions in...
8 mess-free crafts for kids
Is there really such thing as mess-free painting? Yes! And these low-mess crafts for kids and toddlers can be just...
At what age can kids go out by themselves?
Get expert advice for determining when kids are ready to go out alone without adult supervision.
Eating disorders in children: Early warning signs to look out for
Eating disorders don't happen overnight. They typically progress slowly. Experts explain what signs to look for and what to do...
How to help kids grieve loss and find joy in an unusual holiday season
This year has been defined by a pervasive sense of loss due to COVID. Events and vacations were cancelled. Schools...
What should really worry you about year-round school — from a mom who lives it
When my children first learned that their 12-week summer break was being cut to a mere six weeks, they freaked...
The great reset: How parents can get re-energized and feel accomplished in 2022
Daisy Dowling, founder & CEO of Workparent, and author "Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True...
The COVID backslide: How parents can cope, according to experts
Feel like you may lose your mind all over again? Here’s how you can cope with the current COVID surge.
15 funny tweets from parents amid the omicron surge and all its disruptions
Parents get hilariously real about the latest COVID resurgence.
17 parents on the insanity that is no child care and no school
Whether you work, stay home or do something in between, there’s one thing most parents across the globe are missing...
Here’s how the 2020-2021 school year is going so far, according to 12 parents
For many parents, summer 2020 was spent agonizing over whether or not to send kids back to school. Because of...
COVID and breastfeeding: What you need to know about nursing during the pandemic
Experts weigh in on the most frequently asked questions about COVID and breastfeeding.
What every breastfeeding mom should know about using marijuana, edibles and CBD
Now that marijuana is legal for medicinal and/or recreational purposes in more than half the country — and the stigma...
Experts say kids are getting too much screen time — but parents are refusing to be shamed
It’s not an easy time to be a parent. Since the spring of last year, many families have juggled the...