5 Things Parents Should Look for on Child Care Resumes
Finding the right person to care for your little one is a daunting task. You want someone with Mrs. Doubtfire’s...
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15 funny parents sum up this year’s bizarre return to school
If there’s one thing parents of school-aged kids can agree on, it’s this: Heading back to school is going to...
Healthy homemade ice cream recipes kids will love
Few things delight a child more than a sticky, sweet ice cream cone dripping down their arm in the heat...
17 easy construction paper crafts any kid can do
Scissors, paper, glue and markers: These are the essentials of any craft room, and your child is sure to be...
5 recycled craft ideas for kids
Don’t just recycle, upcycle! As parents and nannies, we are always on the lookout for awesome craft ideas to do...
8 back-to-school child care options and what safety protocols experts suggest for each
While the 2020-21 school year — however it looks — is likely going to provide parents with more kid-free time...
6 easy cookie recipes for kids
Your daughter just told you about her school’s bake sale — and it’s tomorrow. Before you show up with a...
18 Healthy Recipes to Make With Toddlers
Is your toddler on a strict diet of chicken fingers and Cheerios? You want kids to eat healthy, but what...
The biggest mistakes nannies make when determining pay
The first question most new nannies have: How much should I charge? There are a lot of factors to consider...
What moms really want for Mother’s Day
This morning, when my husband asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day, I didn’t have the energy to give...
My son has become friends with his babysitter, and now I have to tell him she’s leaving
Potty training. Stranger danger. Cyberbullying. To this list of universal sources of parenting dread, I’ll add one more: saying goodbye to...
12 Best Slumber Party Games
A gaggle of kids are set to show up at 5 p.m. You’ve got the snacks, the sleeping bags and...
11 breast pumping tips from experienced moms
The breast pumping process can at first seem overwhelming for new moms. There’s so much to learn about this useful...
10 tips for surviving sleep deprivation as a new parent
A good night’s sleep. We all need it. But as a new mom or dad, you might find you’re only...
The Cutest Duet You Will Ever See: Dad Singing in Sign Language With His Deaf Daughter
There’s a video circulating the Interwebz of a father teaching his daughter to sing her first song…in American Sign Language...
Mean moms who raise mean girls — and 4 tips to change all that
Parenting is hard. No one gave any of us a handbook (and if they did I totally missed that part...
9 Jobs Hiring Now That Guarantee Trips to the Zoo
This summer, get paid to hang out with lions, tigers, bears, and cute little munchkins. Honestly, who doesn’t love the...
Just in Time for Summer: Consumer Reports’ 2016 Best and Worst Sunscreens
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: it’s that time of year for Consumer Reports’ fourth annual Sunscreen Guide for...
13-Year-Old Operatic Singer Crushes Her “America’s Got Talent” Audition
It’s time to break out the tissues again, kiddos. I’m not usually one for shows like “American Idol” and “America’s...
Need a Birth Plan Template? 16 Options
A birth plan is a great way for you to visualize what you want your baby’s birth to look like...
12 beautiful calming nurseries to inspire sleep
When it comes to choosing nursery decor, the choices are endless. There are bold, modern nursery ideas , useful gender-neutral nurseries and of course...
Dear Moms: Please Tell Me If My Kid is Your Worst Nightmare!
“What are you going to do about it?!” That’s what an 8-year old friend of my son’s said to me...
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Servings: 20-24 energy bites Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup Old Fashioned Quaker®Oats1/4...
Try It Oat: Quaker® Oats’ Recipe for Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Oatmeal-raisin cookies plus pumpkin frosting equals the best fall dessert cookie you’ll ever make! Makes: 24 Whoopie Pies Prep Time:...
Top 10: Chinese American Children’s Books (ages 2-14)
This blog post originally appeared in the Pragmatic Mom Blog (Best Chinese American Books for Kids) and later posted to the MomsRising...
Anne Hathaway: Parental Leave Policy Is Failing American Families
Actress and new mom Anne Hathaway was hard at work on Wednesday, as employers nationwide got a taste of what it...
Arizona Dad Gets Real in Viral Anti-Bullying Video Message
Bullying can be a tough topic for many parents to tackle, but one Arizona dad decided to take a different...
Bunny ears and loop methods: Helpful shoe-tying tricks that work
Desired among teachers, coaches and parents alike, shoe tying is a skill that we desperately want out children to know...
How to Help Your Baby With Coxsackie
As a mother of three, I’ve unfortunately dealt with my fair share of rashes, itches, and bumps amongst my children....
The Special Needs Respite Care Guide: The Cost of Care
Whether you hire a qualified individual or use a respite care agency, quality care can be costly. Rates may vary by...
The Special Needs Respite Care Guide: Interview Questions
It can be nerve-wracking to think of handing off your child’s care to anyone — let alone a relative stranger....
The Special Needs Respite Care Guide: Quality Care and Your Caregiver
You’ve researched, interviewed, and hired an individual or respite care facility to provide care for your child with special needs. Congratulations!...
Airplane travel with kids: 20 tips for maintaining your sanity
Only six months after the birth of our third child, my husband and I decided to do something spontaneous and...
The Kids Are Alright – Raised By Nannies
We asked Jenessa, is a marketing professional, to share her experiences about having two working parents – and numerous nannies...
10 ideas for places to have a kid’s birthday party
Kids’ parties may be all about fun, games and birthday cake, but typical at-home parties often come with a lot...
How to Get Your Baby to Clean Stuff: One Dad’s Hilarious Video Tutorial
Cleaning is possibly one of the worst household tasks ever invented. It’s boring, it takes too long, and it tricks...
This Is How NOT to Demo a Car Seat (Hint: It Involves Using a Real Toddler)
This reporter may think twice before using this kid in a live demo again. Last Thursday, Philadelphia’s Fox 29 news station...
11 tips for having a great first day of school
While excitement might be in the air over new clothes and school supplies, it’s only natural for kids — and...
6 benefits of hiring a summer nanny
Between summer camps, soccer practices and playdates, summertime means transportation to and from different places, and multiple kids means multiple...
10 tips for surviving summer travel with kids
Any mom will tell you that you can’t go into a road trip on impulse. You have to have a...