On the Park Bench: How this nanny turns everyday tasks into adventure and fun
In a previous chapter of her career, Laura V., a classically trained French chef, spent hours serving up decadent dishes. But...
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7 Awesome Activities for Elderly People
Participating in activities can have a positive effect on elderly people’s memory, physical health and social relationships. But as we get older, it...
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents
Experienced sitters and nannies know that keeping kids busy with fun, creative activities is the best way to prevent meltdowns...
On the Park Bench: How this nanny who cares for special needs kids keeps moving forward
Ana Deferrari, a New York City-based caregiver with more than 25 years experience, describes herself as a lifelong learner. She...
6 Things You Can Expect When You Are the Royal Nanny
The royal nanny must always be the height of professionalism. From manners to milestones, there are many attributes to a...
On the Park Bench: After 45 years working with kids, this day care professional shares all
For as long as she can remember, Chris H. has loved babies, even when she was barely out of babyhood...
6 unexpected ways life changes when you become a mom
Fifteen months after I pushed my son out of my body and onto this earth, I’m only beginning to come...
A real nanny’s tips for recreating Mary Poppins’ magic
The original “Mary Poppins” movie is an obvious family classic. But for me, a nanny with over a decade of...
How to care for kids of different ages and make everyone happy
Watching my 9-year-old daughter whiz trucks across the floor with her 18-month-old brother is one of those moments in time...
The 2020 household employment changes every family should prepare for
If you have a nanny watching your kids or a senior caregiver taking care of a loved one, you know...
I spend 24 hours a week driving my kids around. Don’t judge me
Something was different. I did a double-take in the mirror. Was that really my rear end? Somehow, it looked different....
We all lie to our kids’ pediatricians. Here’s what you can do about it
According to a recent study, between 60 and 80% of patients say they haven’t told their doctors the truth or...
8 fun questions to get the kids in your carpool talking and sharing
Any parent of a toddler will tell you that a car ride with their little one is rarely a quiet...
The 12 best voice assistant hacks for kids
It’s 4:45 p.m. on a rainy Monday afternoon, and I’m pulling dinner ingredients out of the fridge while giving the...
Child care assistance programs by state: How to find out if you qualify
Among the many expenses you will incur as a parent, the cost of quality child care is one of the...
I’m turning into my Mom/Dad
It’s easy to look at your parents or grandparents and think your life is nothing like theirs. The advent of...
8 big, fat parenting anxieties and how to cope with them
As a mother, it seems as if I spend an inordinate amount of time imagining all the terrible things that...
Are you ready for a 2nd baby? 6 questions to help you decide
If you’re an overwhelmed parent of one child, and hyperventilating at the idea of trying for baby No. 2, you’re...
7 common disagreements between parents and grandparents — and how to resolve them
Studies have shown that grandparents can positively impact their grandkids’ nutrition and mental health. While many parents acknowledge these benefits...
6 questions you should never ask new moms
From the moment a little one makes his or her appearance, new moms field a lot of questions. We’re cross-examined...
If you’re the parent of a colicky baby, yes, you need extra support
Jenna Fletcher’s now-3-month-old son was diagnosed with colic at 8 weeks old. “I already was dealing with postpartum depression after...
The 5 biggest decisions you’ll make as a parent in Year 2
Congratulations, you’ve survived your first year of parenting! You figured out how to feed your infant and somehow got some...
How I chose the right child care for my family
Prior to full-time parenting, I had a vision of life as a stay-at-home mom: I’d effortlessly balance housework and child...
5 warning signs your kid is overscheduled
Scheduling your child in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music lessons or art classes, has numerous benefits, such as helping...
Parents confess: The parent I thought I’d be vs. the parent I really am
Prior to parenting, I had it all figured out — or so I thought. I’d breastfeed exclusively until my child...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)
I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...
6 confessions of ‘mom guilt’ and expert advice to change this thinking
Since picking my son up from our babysitter and putting him down for bed, I can name at least a...
The viral breast pumping hack that moms can’t get enough of
Parents all over Facebook are loving this mom and lactation consultant’s brilliantly simple tip for increasing breast milk output and taking...
Mom asks for help managing the mental load and the internet delivers
The mental load — the unseen stress and emotional labor that often falls on women — isn’t a new concept...
1 in 6 women say they were mistreated in childbirth and their stories are disturbing
In childbirth, a woman’s care providers are supposed to be her most trusted advisors and a major source of support....
The 12 best parenting tweets of the week
When you’re parenting young kids — particularly over summer break — laughing is crucial. Thankfully, the moms and dads of Twitter...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Dallas, Texas, with 1.5 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Thornton, Colorado, with 1 kid
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in a Minneapolis suburb, with 2 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
Store pulls body-shaming plates that tell women to eat less
Between post-baby body struggles and the pressure most women already face to have the “ideal” body, moms definitely don’t need...
23 photos of celebrity moms living that breastfeeding life
It’s their Instagram accounts and they’ll do what they want to — and that includes posting breastfeeding photos and selfies,...
Here’s how a simple comb could take the edge off labor pain
There are all sorts of theories about how to manage labor pain, but what if it really comes down to...
Everything I know about life I learned from kids I’ve babysat
Over my years of babysitting, I’ve learned a lot about how to be a good babysitter. With each kid and...
Mom asks if she was right to ban Grandma after she pierced 3-month-old’s ears without permission
With a new baby comes plenty of new opportunities to disagree with the in-laws. Maybe they take issue with your...
The 21 best celebrity kids’ Halloween costumes of all time
They’re fun. They’re outgoing. And let’s be honest, they’re about as theatrical as it gets, so of course celebrities dress...