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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...

Baby Grips IUD in Epic ‘Mirena Fail’ Birth Announcement

Baby birth announcements are pretty common, but this mom’s post has the internet in stitches! After giving birth last month,...

Australian Senator Is First Woman to Breastfeed on Senate Chamber Floor

She may be halfway around the globe, but Australian senator Larissa Waters is just like us — juggling work and motherhood. In...

Kids’ Reactions to Little Girl’s Prosthetic Leg Melted Our Hearts

Warning: This video may have you grabbing the tissues! BBC Midlands Today shared a video of 7-year-old Anu showing off...

Birthday Bonanza: Siblings, Born Over the Course of 11 Years, Share Consecutive Birthdays

Let the birthday festivities begin! A family from New York has quite the coincidental birthday lineup — and lots of celebrating...

The 5 Best Books About Babysitters to Read on the Job

No matter how amazing you may be at babysitting, you’ll eventually care for kids who feel genuinely uncomfortable about having...

This Adorable Dog Treats These Chicks Like Her Own Puppies

MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Be prepared to say “aww” as you read the story of Flame the dog and how she became...

Country Star Jason Aldean and Wife Make Pinterest-Worthy Announcement

Jason and Brittany Kerr Aldean have a baby on the way! The award-winning country superstar and his wife, a former...

This Common Bathroom Item Is Sending Kids to the Emergency Room on a Daily Basis

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Parents, you may want to keep cotton swabs out of reach of little hands. A new study says...

The 9 Best Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails Around Burlington

Read on to discover some of the best kid-friendly hiking trails within a short driving distance to Burlington. Exploring the outdoors...

Care.com at 10: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going

As a mother, I often find it hard to believe how time flies. Our youngest son, Adam, is 17...

The 7 Best Kid-Friendly Breweries in Burlington

Whether you have babies, young kids, or teenagers in tow, taking the family into a bar atmosphere is no longer...

5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination in 2017

Whether you’re re-entering the work world after retirement, or are energized and simply dedicated to your nine-to-five, there are a lot of 50-plus...

Why It’s So Easy To Watch Someone Else Kid Have a Meltdown

By Lisa Sugarman Every so often, I use these few inches of white space to make a confession. Sometimes, the...

5 Tricks to Stay Motivated When Working at Home

Staying motivated at work can be hard, but for remote employees, it can be downright impossible. Unlike an office environment, your home...

The 5 Best Family-Friendly Coffee Shops in Tampa

With a robust coffee history dating back to Ybor City in the 1800s, Tampa is a great place to grab...

Drumroll, Please! Top Baby Names of 2016 Revealed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NmXIUJDLj4 Well, the verdict is in. The Social Security Administration released the top baby names of 2016, and we have...

Experts Weigh In on Fidget Spinners: Distraction or Necessity for Kids With ADHD?

You’ve probably seen the YouTube videos. Or, maybe your kid’s spinning one right now. Either way, it’s safe to say that fidget...

Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company Recalls Baby Wipes

Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company has recalled some of its baby wipes after a routine quality inspection found mold on...

Family Kicked Off JetBlue Flight Because of Birthday Cake

A New Jersey family was kicked off a JetBlue flight recently over a birthday cake. “We were just so happy,...

Police Officer Saves the Day for Boy in Need of Kidney Transplant

A Wisconsin police officer is doing more than just protecting and serving her local community. She’s helping to save a...

Why We Care: Sarah M., Caregiver for Pets With Special Needs

One night this past winter, Sarah M. came home to find a package on the doorstep. “There was a shoebox...

Must-Read for Parents and Caregivers: How to Avoid Seed Ticks This Summer

If your family spends a lot of time outdoors, you’re probably already aware of ticks. This summer, one mom from...

The 10 Best Family-Friendly Ice Cream Shops in L.A.

Summertime in L.A. means high temperatures and long days. What better way to take advantage of our unbeatable weather than...

RECALL ALERT: Over 200,000 Pounds of Hot Dogs May Contain Pieces of Metal

CINCINNATI — If you’re stocking up for a Memorial Day cookout, you may want to think twice about picking up...

Geocaching 101: Here’s How to Get Started in 5 Easy Steps

Over the last several years, the traditionally old-fashioned treasure hunt has gotten a high-tech makeover with the advent of an...

You Shouldn’t Have to Improvise to Make Life Work

Improvisation: the dictionary defines it as the art or act of doing anything without preparation. For many of us, we’d...

10 Free Things to Do Around L.A. When Your Kids Say ‘I’m Bored’

Looking forward to a weekend of good art, good vibes, and LACMA! #lacma #LACMAPlusYou #rockthatmuseumkid #regram via @home.please featuring Alexander...

Here’s What Maternity Leave Is Like Outside of the U.S.

If you’re a working mom in America, you’ve probably learned that maternity leave in this country largely sucks. There’s no federal law requiring employers...

The 10 Best Family-Friendly Ice Cream Shops in Denver

When the temperatures start rising, the cravings for ice cream begin! The Denver area has tons of sweet shops to...

Real Story Spotlight: “As a mother myself…it makes me feel good to provide that reassurance to another parent.”

Houston, TX – “I provide private care because being around children makes me happy. As a mother myself, I know...

Real Story Spotlight: “It’s about creating a space where people can connect deeply to their internal rhythms and their own sense of pulse.”

Portland, OR – “For me, teaching music and movement is far more than helping a student learn an instrument or how...

Real Story Spotlight: How Babysitting Helped Her Discover Her Dream Career

Columbus, OH – “I have a lot of experience with childcare. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for kids...

Real Story Spotlight: “I have the opportunity to bring the excitement and joy to kids that I always longed for.”

Portland, OR – “When I was a kid, I didn’t thrive in school and wished it could be a place...

Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”

Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...

Real Story Spotlight: “The sense of accomplishment kids feel at the gym can really change them to want to help themselves as well as others.”

Milo V., a children’s fitness instructor in Austin, TX, chats with Care.com about how his profession allows him to set children up for a healthy lifestyle....