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...
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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...
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...
Language Development Milestones for 2-Year-Olds
Even when you’re not sure what your 2-year-old is saying, do you nod along and do your best? That’s a...
8 fun summer activities for family child care programs
It’s summertime, and that means kids are spending a lot of time at day care. It also means they’re spending...
7 Things to Know about the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
On April 1, 2015, the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights took effect. What does this law mean for you?...
Tutoring job: How to set yourself up for satisfaction and success
Once you have accepted a job, you will want to make sure that the work you do meets your employer’s...
Things I wish my employer knew about maternity leave
By To-wen Tseng With a newborn, the days are long but the years are short. My baby turned ten weeks this...
The summer child care challenge: making it work on a budget
Summertime means fun and games — but that usually comes at a price. Between all the camps and lessons and...
Are you prepared? What to expect for first-time parents
We’re with you, first-time parents: If the prospect of your child’s arrival prompts as much anxiety as excitement, you are...
Care.com 2020 Back to School Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2020 Back to School Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is...
I can thrive as a working mom because my husband is a stay-at-home dad
By Conz Preti When I tell people that I have three kids under the age of 4 at home, work...
1,000 Amazing Women: What It Really Looks Like When Parents, Nannies and Everyone Work Hand in Hand
You’ve probably heard phrases like “we’re all interconnected” tossed around, whether on an inspirational Facebook post or at a religious...
Former ESPN Anchor Shares On-Air Miscarriage Story in Moving Mother’s Day Post
Best known for anchoring ESPN’s SportsCenter program, Sara Walsh is now making headlines with her new title: Mom. A viral...
How to make a family calendar to keep everyone on track
This DIY calendar takes the term “family planning” to a different level! Check out this step-by-step tutorial for a making a family...
“Sit With Us” App: 16-Year-Old Bullying Victim Turns Experiences Into a Way to Help Others
Recently, I listened to an NPR story about a 16-year-old named Natalie Hampton who had experienced very serious bullying and ostracism in school....
Organize with color: 10 ways to declutter and beautify at home
This simple trick goes a long way toward helping everyone in the household quickly find stuff — no labels required...
How to Get Nanny Training
Being a nanny isn’t a simple job watching kids — it’s a professional career that should be taken seriously. Nannies...
Could You Be a Celebrity Nanny?
Being a nanny for a celebrity family sounds glamorous, but is it? To find out the scoop on caring for...
How to Find a Nanny When You Move
A nanny search is a nanny search, no matter where you live. But if you don’t know the area, the...
8 Fun Homework Games
The start of a school year inevitably comes with the start of the homework routine. Though not always welcome, homework...
Back-to-school tutoring help: Don’t wait for the first report card
You’ve been having nightmares about your child’s report cards from last year — the homework assignments covered in red pen,...
How Much is Too Much Homework?
A district-wide homework ban? Yeah, right, in your child’s dreams. During the summer of 2011, Galloway, NJ decided they might...
How to Teach Kids at Home
You know that learning doesn’t stop at the classroom. As a parent, you are your kid’s first and favorite teacher,...
Gifted and Talented Education Tips
All parents think their children are gifted. But having a 2-year-old who reads or a preschooler who sits down at...
4-Year-Old Physical Development: Is Your Kid On Track?
“Hey Mom, look at me!” Your 4-year-old is proudly perched at the top of the jungle gym. Just a few...
Language Development in Children: Is Your 4-Year-Old on Track?
Four-year-olds are often a whirlwind of energy and curiosity, learning new words and concepts every day (and asking you questions...
5-Year-Old Milestones: Has Your Child Developed These Social Skills?
Has your timid toddler has turned into a 5-year-old social butterfly? That’s no surprise. Where he was once hiding behind...
Child Development Stages: Ages 5 to 6
Your 5-year-old has a big and exciting year ahead — it’s the year when kindergarten begins! Experts consider this year...