Care.com presents: The 2017 college tutors bracket
Good news, sports fans — March Madness is finally upon us! In a few short weeks, one lucky team will...
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Funniest Mom Blogs
I don’t know about you, but motherhood is hard for me! I spend hours every day caring for these two...
New Book Box for Kids Is a Parent’s Dream Come True
Two best friends and major book lovers have created a new subscription service that parents everywhere will love. Instead of...
You Have to See This ‘Rapunzel Baby’ and Her Amazing Hair
Hair envy: we’ve all felt it. Whether your hair is straight, curly, wavy, etc., chances are good that you’ve admired another’s...
Kind Passenger Helps Mom of Twins Almost Kicked Off Flight
One exhausted airline passenger snapped a photo of a scene she said restored her faith in humanity after a long...
An Adorable Emergency: Fire Station in Small Iowa Town Welcomes 6 Babies in 7 Months
There’s almost certainly something in the water at one Iowa fire station. Over the last seven months, six of 22...
‘Flip or Flop’ Star Gets Backlash Over Instagram Post
Christina El Moussa is at the center of controversy over an Instagram post — and it’s not about her split from...
When Your Dog Attacks – A Legal Point of View
A dog is said to be man’s best friends and the one that lives in your home may be your...
Under the Sea: Sitter Dresses Up Like Mermaid, Makes Toddler’s Dreams Come True
Not far from the salty waters of the Gulf of Mexico lives a high schooler who might just be the...
I’m an Introvert, My Child’s an Extrovert — Here’s How I Make It Work
When my daughter “Bean” was small, it appeared as though we were going to have one very important trait in...
The Care.com 2015 Babysitter Survey Results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgzfCZhRjUM The average babysitting rate is about $15.02 per hour, as of Care.com’s 2015 Cost of Care data. But that rate varies widely...
Chris Pratt Posts Sleep Struggles While Traveling With Toddler Son
Chris Pratt always seems to perfectly document life in a hilarious way through his Instagram posts. (My personal favorites are his...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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: 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...
The 5 Best Los Angeles Mommy Blogs You Need to Read Now
In the years since I had my son, I’ve learned time and again that it does indeed take a village...
Indiana Toddler’s Death Possibly Linked to Tick Bite
Ticks are making headlines this summer, and for good reason. Parents — as well as babysitters, nannies, and any other...
The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Museums Around L.A.
With schools letting out for the summer in L.A., parents are scrambling to find ways to keep their kids entertained...
Why would you need a nanny?
If you’ve been on the hunt for quality, affordable child care, you know that there are plenty of options out...
This Is Why Women Don’t Take As Much Vacation As Men
Are you going on vacation this summer? Chances are you have some extra days off at your disposal, especially if you’re...
7 Reasons You Need to Schedule Vacation Time ASAP
We’re almost half way through 2017. Yes, look at your calendar. It’s late May and the days, weeks and months...
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...
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...