Meal Time Without TV
I am a mother of a two-year-old boy. Things get a little crazy at our house sometimes and as an...
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The 10 Best Splash Pads in the Twin Cities
These splash pads guarantee hours of fun in the sun for your kids. If you – or your nanny or...
The 5 Best Local Mom Blogs for Houston Parents
These sites have everything you need to know about parenting in the Bayou City. They say it takes a...
How Should I Decline a Job?
I went on an interview last night and after I got home I got to thinking that I don’t think...
Teenager
I know I am younger and less experienced with some of the people on Care.com, but I am having a...
How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?
This post originally appeared on Glassdoor.com, it has been reprinted with permission. Whether you are well into your career,...
Hey Teachers: Want to Earn 90k and Travel the World For Free? Yes, We’re Serious.
It pretty much goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyways) that teachers have the biggest hearts. Their passion to change...
The 10 Best Mommy and Me Classes in L.A.
Babies and toddlers don’t come with handbooks, and figuring out how to best encourage and contribute to your child’s development...
How to Find the Next Step In Your Career After Freelancing
This post originally appeared on Glassdoor.com, it has been reprinted with permission. There are a ton of reasons to go...
Working Mothers: Welcome to the 98 Hour Work Week
Working Moms: Welcome to the 98 Hour Work Week If it feels like you’re working three jobs? You are, basically....
They just stop responding, and I am so exhausted and frustrated from it. I want to cry!
In the past month 3 separate people searching for care have told me they were VERY interested and I met one,...
The Top 10 Staycation Destinations in the Twin Cities
Stay right here and experience all Minnesota has to offer. Staycations, or stay-at-home vacations, can be just as much fun...
10 Scenic Cider Mills and Apple Orchards in Metro Detroit
Agriculture — think apples, peaches, cherries, and blueberries — is Michigan’s second-largest industry. That’s why fruit farms, cider mills, and...
The Top 10 Best Places for Kids’ Birthday Parties in Metro Detroit
Birthdays are one of childhood’s most memorable moments. There’s always something special about these occasions, whether it’s the fancy cake,...
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures!
There’s nothing better than a good book. And when a children’s book is smart, clever, and can captivate my adult...
10 Ways You Can Help Parents Banish Halloween Stress
Have you ever tried to organize a costume party for 20 very excited kiddos? Talk about things that make you go...
5 Great Houston-Area Corn Mazes to Visit This Fall
If there’s a better way to celebrate fall, I’m all ears. Houston might not get brilliantly red trees or big...
The 10 Best After-School Programs in San Diego
Check out this list of safe places for kids to learn and play while you work! Parents in San Diego...
You Don’t Always Have to Share: Teaching Toddlers When It’s OK to Say “No”
Since my daughter entered toddlerhood, we spend lots of time at our local parks. They’re so familiar to me that...
How Care Took Center Stage on the Golden Globes’ Red Carpet
Dazzling black gowns, tailored tuxedos, and the ever-familiar red carpet kicked off the 75th Golden Globes on Sunday night. But...
Walmart Increases Wages, Expands Parental Leave Policy
On the same day, the company also announced the closure of 63 Sam’s Club stores across the country. Walmart, one of...
Care.com Care For Business Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
The Care.com, Inc. (“Care.com”) Care For Business Survey (the “Contest”) begins at 12am Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on January 30,...
Child’s Play And The Role Of Early Education
The early childhood years, before school and society begin to wield their influence, could be called the “play years.” Though...
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...
4 questions to help you find a babysitter you love
When you start searching for a babysitter, the first thing you might notice is that there are so many qualified...
Five Things to Know About Handing Over Your Heart and Pre-K Drop-Offs!
A first time drop off to childcare or pre-k can be rough for everyone involved, from kids and parents, to...
How to Talk to Kids of All Ages About Difficult Subjects
By Caroline Knorr One of the toughest jobs of parenting is talking to your kids about difficult subjects. It’s hard enough...
You’ve Hired the Sitter – Now What?
Whether hiring a newborn care provider, caregiver for your twins or babysitter for older children, it’s important to have a plan in...
What to do if your child is sick in a nanny share
Considering sharing a caregiver? Be sure to do your homework: Nanny shares and shared care arrangements may be subject to...
7 tips to becoming a high-demand personal assistant
In a bustling office setting, it’s easy to overlook a manager’s personal assistant, but they’re often the glue that holds...
How to find a nanny share in Chicago
Considering sharing a caregiver? Be sure to do your homework: Nanny shares and shared care arrangements may be subject to...
What you need to know about day care vouchers
When it comes to researching child care options, there are many factors for parents to consider — not the least...
Real talk with nannies: 20 tips for getting your first nanny job
Care.com recently posted the question: “What advice would you give a caregiver just starting out?” Here are my 20 tips for getting...
The best U.S. cities for a nanny share
As childcare costs soar, many parents feel like they’re running out of options to find affordable, quality care for their...
Join the Movement for Childcare!
By Nina Perez I had my 20-week ultrasound last week for our first baby and my partner have never been more...
On the Park Bench: A Boston nanny’s balancing act means both child care and self care
“This is one of the only professions where you get paid to be passionate about someone,” says Shateara H., a...
6 affordable after-school activities your kids will love
As back-to-school season nears, parents may feel a sense of relief that they’ll no longer have to find ways to...
On the Park Bench: How a self-proclaimed Mary Poppins has endeared families for decades
Jessica G.’s license plate says it all: M Poppins, a reference to Hollywood’s most famous nanny, Mary Poppins. It’s a...
9 ways to stand out when looking for a nanny job
With 1.2 million people working in child care, it can be difficult to stand out, if you’re looking to land...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s tips for assessing and building strong family-nanny relationships
The key to success as a nanny? Finding that perfect family fit, says Martha K., a nanny of more than...