The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know
If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...
Child care advice
This Big Dog Accidentally Got a Tiny Bed but He Loves It — and We Love Him
An Indiana rescue dog made the best of it when his owner accidentally ordered him a bed that was too...
Ashton Kutcher: Becoming a Father Is Greatest Lesson About Character
Ashton Kutcher has accepted many awards as an actor — but this one got him choked up. Kutcher was in...
The 7 Best Restaurants to Watch Pittsburgh Sports With Your Kids
Sports in Pittsburgh are unlike anywhere else. I know everyone says that about their town, but it’s really true. With...
Officer Pulls Over Boy in Toy Truck for ‘Going Too Fast’
A 3-year-old Alberta boy and his trusty sidekick, Lacey, a miniature Pomeranian, were busted by the police for speeding — behind...
April the Giraffe Had a Baby Boy — Now You Can Vote on His Name!
The wait is over! April the Giraffe gave birth to a healthy male calf Saturday as millions of social media...
Elizabeth Smart Debuts Her New Bundle of Joy on Social Media
Elizabeth Smart is a mom again! The abduction survivor took to Instagram on Easter Sunday to share a photo of...
Iron Workers’ Riveting New Benefit: Paid Maternity Leave
Our latest reminder that family-friendly benefits are not, in fact, confined to Silicon Valley comes from an unlikely source: the...
This Baby-Naming App Promises Parents Less Regret
A new app uses psychology to help expecting parents find a baby name they’ll truly cherish. Chooze was designed around...
The 6 Best Family Outings Around New Haven
Whether you’re looking for entertainment on a rainy afternoon or a day outdoors enjoying the sun, the New Haven area...
Doting Dad Handles Daughter’s Potty Mishap Like a Parenting Pro
OK, this guy deserves to win Dad of the Year for his quick-thinking parenting skills. When Ben Sowards got the...
Four Ways to Trick Your Kids Into Telling You About Their Day
Maintaining an open dialogue with our children is a priority, but it’s not always easy to get information out of...
Picture Perfect: Marine Dad Joins Daughter for Enchanting Tea Party
Lizette Porter knows how much her husband, Keven, means to their little girl, Ashley. So she set up a very...
How We’d All Benefit from an Investment in Child Care
When it comes to child care, the United States is currently spending at roughly half the rate of most industrialized...
Advice for a New Mother: A Letter to My 29-Year-Old Self
Dear 29-year-old me, You just had a baby. Congratulations! You’ve got quite an exciting time ahead of you. Over the...
7 Places to Explore During Your Pittsburgh Staycation
The Steel City serves up a lot of options for fun and adventure close to home. I grew up in...
RECALL ALERT: Frito-Lay Jalapeño Chips May Contain Salmonella
Heads up, parents: If you’ve stocked the pantry with Frito-Lay’s potato chips recently, you may want to take a second...
Don’t Fall for This Fraudulent Lowe’s Mother’s Day Coupon on Facebook
An online Facebook scam is tricking social media users into thinking they will save money on Mother’s Day gifts at...
How Single Moms Can Nurture New Relationships, But Still Keep the Kids First
You’re divorced from your kids’ father and in a new relationship. You want this one to work out. You want...
Kristen Bell: ‘I Don’t Care Where I’m Breastfeeding’
Actress Kristen Bell has a candid take on breastfeeding in public. “It’s boobs. It’s another part of your body that...
Breastfeeding Mom Felt ‘Harassed’ After She Was Told to ‘Cover Up’ at Public Pool
A South Dakota mom said she was told to “cover up” while breastfeeding her infant at a public pool April...
‘How I Met My Dog’ Is the Tinder of Pet Adoption
Maybe your dog just isn’t that into you. Or could it be the other way around? Pet adoption can be a...
Mark Your Calendars, Parents! Disney Announces ‘Frozen 2’ Release Date
The highly-anticipated sequel will hit movie theaters in 2019. We have some important news to share (DRUMROLL, PLEASE!) … “Frozen...
Nick and Vanessa Lachey Discuss ‘All Hands on Deck’ Parenting Style
Despite their celebrity status, Nick and Vanessa Lachey are a lot like us when it comes to parenting their three...
Flight Attendant Was ‘Hero of the Day’ When She Did This to Help Calm a Baby
Those flying with little ones know it well — the moment when the baby wakes up and is not at...
Mom Develops App to Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths
Florida mom Eryn Vargo decided to create Baby OK, an app that serves as an “accountability partner for the hectic...
RECALL ALERT: Osprey Child Backpack Carriers Pose Fall Hazard
CORTEZ, Colo. — More than 87,000 child backpack carriers are being recalled after two children suffered injuries from falling out of...
‘Superhero’ Godmother Is Perfect Donor for 8-Month-Old in Need of Life-Saving Organ Transplant
Eight-month-old Finn O’Sullivan was in dire need of an organ transplant to save his life, but after several failed matches the...
Record-Setting Baby Boy Weighs in at Nearly 14 Pounds
Valentino Francisco Corsetti is just a few days old and he’s already breaking records. The newborn is one of the...
Hiring Outside Help to Keep Your Home Clean
As homeowners, renters, landlords, parents, professionals and pet owners, we all have plenty to do without having to clean house....
Your Guide to Senior Care Options
The vast majority of seniors — nearly 90 percent — prefer to age in their own home, according to AARP’s 2012...
Quality Care and Your Home Care Aide
It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...
The Special Needs Child Care Guide: The Cost of Care
As parents of children with special needs work to find with the best way to provide the care required, many...
The Special Needs Child Care Guide: Interview Questions
Whatever child care option you decide on, an interview with the prospective special needs child care provider is essential. The basic...
The Special Needs Child Care Guide: Quality Care and Your Special Needs Caregiver
The hard work is done. You have narrowed down your options, crunched the numbers, interviewed your candidates and settled on...
Special needs care for adult children: Your care options
As they reach adulthood, young people with disabilities also reach a crossroads in care. As children, they may have relied...
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Cost of Care
In the last chapter, we outlined types of care options available to adults with disabilities. These types of care can...
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Interview Questions
Hiring personal care assistants (PCAs) is often a key part of a disabled adult’s system of care. Some hire PCAs...
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Quality Care and Your Caregiver
As we noted in the first chapter, adults with disabilities access professional care in all kinds of ways and combinations....
The tutoring and lessons job guide: Your job options
Perhaps you’ve always been a good student, and tutoring seems like a reasonable way to earn more income. Or you...