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...
Child care advice
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...
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...
Child Care Job Satisfaction and Performance
No matter what kind of child care job you’re considering — whether it’s working as a nanny, au pair, mother’s...
Special Needs Job Guide: Your Options for Special Needs Care Jobs
You have a lot of patience and you are able to interact with all sorts of people in ways that...
Special Needs Job Guide: How Much Should You Charge for Providing Special Needs Care?
You’re moving ahead in your career plan to be a caregiver for a child with special needs. Now that you...
Special Needs Job Guide: How to Handle Interviews for Special Needs Care Jobs
The next step in finding a special needs child care job is to prepare for an interview. Don’t be intimidated,...
A Day in the Hectic Life of a Single Mom in College
It’s hard for me to quantify days exactly. Well, to be more specific, it’s often hard to disentangle them, so...
Behind the Scenes of a Single Mom in College
About Me: I’ve been called a lot of things over the past year. Yes, I am a single mother. Yes,...
Fun Indoor Exercises for Preschoolers (3-5 Years Old)
Care.com has worked with a variety of experts to find the perfect exercises and activities for kids based on their...
How to Present and Promote Your Business Online
In today’s world, finding a business that fits your needs is usually just a few keystrokes away. But when you’re...
12 Toledo-Area Summer Camps for Kids of All Interests
The school year is coming to a close, which means you’ll be short on kid-free time until the fall. That...
9 Things to Consider Before You Hire Your Next Babysitter
Care.com’s 2017 Babysitter Survey results are in! Over 800 parents who use Care.com responded to questions about their experiences with...
You Need to Watch Kraft’s Hilarious ‘Swear Like a Mother’ Ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV-opIMAtD4 A study by Kraft Macaroni & Cheese revealed that 74 percent of moms admitted they have sworn in front of...
Delta Flight Attendant Helps Celebrate Boy With Autism’s Birthday
Flying can be tough for those on the autism spectrum. But what one Delta flight attendant did for a young...
7 ways of selecting the finest dental specialist
Oral health is very important. It has an effect on the beauty of the individual. This is because smiles enhance...
How to Help Your Baby with Scabies
As a mother of three, I’ve unfortunately dealt with my fair share of rashes, itches, and bumps amongst my children....
How to Foster Healthy Separation in Children
Does your child cling on to you for dear life when you have to leave? Are there tantrums...