5 key steps to setting up a nanny share for success
Choosing the right family, knowing the tax rules and getting things in writing are just three of the items you...
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4 keys to success in a nanny share job
It's challenging to juggle the needs of multiple families and kids in a nanny share. But with the right planning,...
How to find, interview for and land a nanny share job
Finding a nanny share that works for you and everyone involved takes work. Here’s how you can navigate the job...
Nanny share contracts: How to structure pay, time off and more
In a nanny share, you have multiple employers (families), which makes having an employment contract very important so you know...
These hysterical instructions for the school drop-off line have parents cheering
Funny moms are getting real about the chaos of school drop-off, and other parents totally relate.
Teacher’s viral anti-bullying lesson teaches kids how to treat peers they don’t click with
A Colorado teacher's brilliant "how not to be friends" lesson shows exactly how to teach kids about bullying.
New COVID boosters recommended by the CDC for everyone 12 and up: What to know
The CDC just authorized new COVID boosters to fight back against the omicron variants. Here's what you need to know.
Splinter removal for kids: How to remove them quickly and painlessly
Wondering how to get a splinter out without a bucket of tears (or a trip to the doctor)? These expert...
8 questions to ask kids to get them talking about their day
Looking for questions to ask kids that will actually get them talking? Try these.
9 Easy Meals for Kids: Freeze It and Forget It
Easy meals for kids can be hard to come by at the end of a hectic day. It’s no fun...
Caregiving isn’t ‘women’s work’: Expert tips for tackling inequality
Here's why gender equality in care work is better for everyone plus tips for leveling the playing field.
What is a homework helper — and how do you hire one?
Looking to find your child some help with homework? From writing a job posting for a homework helper to evaluating...
Grandparents and grandkids: 15 reasons this relationship is awesome
There’s a special bond between grandparents and grandkids. It’s a relationship based on love, appreciation, fun and pure joy. Becoming...
Premature birth and babies: What are the causes, signs and risks?
In an ideal pregnancy, you give birth once you hit week 40 of your pregnancy, but as many moms can...
6 Reasons New Dads Don’t Take Paternity Leave
For new dads, taking paternity leave can be trickier than it seems. For starters, in the United States, the vast...
6 tips for handling separation anxiety in school-aged children
Separation anxiety is normal in school-aged kids, but that doesn't mean you can't work to make for a smoother transition.
7 carpool etiquette rules for parents
Queen of the carpool? Great! Just be sure you — and the rest of your court — follow these rules.
High-paying jobs for college students, based on where you live
Check out this list of flexible, high-paying side hustles for college students, along with current average hourly pay rates for...
The nesting party is here to stay — so long, gender reveal parties!
Nesting parties are trending with expectant parents. Here's what to know about the newest baby celebration before you throw your...
10 Things Every New Mom Needs to Transition to and From Maternity Leave
Working moms don’t wear a badge of honor — unless that slightly-frazzled look, or shoulder spit-up stain, counts as a...
15 easy recipes for kids to make on their own
These easy recipes for kids can help little curious chefs gain valuable skills — inside and outside the kitchen.
Your postpartum body: 9 unexpected things no one warns you about
Postpartum B.O.? Drenching night sweats? Milk leaking? Who knew postpartum recovery would be this weird … or this messy? Here,...
Your postpartum belly: When will it change back and how to learn to love the parts that don’t?
Wondering when your postpartum belly will "go back to normal"? Here's what the experts say to do over the next...
Cooking with kids: 11 ideas to inspire learning and fun in the kitchen
Kid-friendly recipes, classes, kits and more to make the most of your cooking (and baking!) time with kids.
Interview questions for a live-in nanny
Before hiring a live-in nanny, be sure to ask these 30 questions during the interviewing process.
Teachers and parents have had it with homework and are taking a stand
More teachers are speaking out against homework, and this teacher's viral tweet explains why.
17 funny tweets that sum up being stuck in #ParentMode
From having "Cocomelon" songs on repeat in your head to pairing wine with Peppa Pig, these tweets show the true...
Stuck in #ParentMode? These 16 memes will make you feel seen
Have your kids taken over your brain? These 16 memes about being stuck in parenting mode get you on a...
6 tips for starting a carpool for your kids — and making it work
To get — and keep — a seriously successful carpool going, keep these tips top of mind.
Companies are cutting paid parental leave, delivering a gut punch to American families
A new survey shows paid family leave policies are on the chopping block at many U.S. companies, and that's bad...
Don’t call it ‘quiet quitting’ when it’s just setting a boundary between family and work
'Quiet quitting' is the trendy new name for setting healthy boundaries at work, but many parents and caregivers resent its...
9 Ways the Cost of Child Care Affects Working Parents’ Careers
Whether cutting back or doubling down on hours, finding new jobs or withdrawing from the workforce, there is no denying...
Tired mom documents cleaning strike on Twitter and her experience is so relatable
What happens when a mom gets so frustrated with cleaning up everyone’s mess that she decides to go on strike?...
How to create a live-in nanny contract
Hiring a new live-in caregiver? Here are tips for creating a nanny contract together.
The CDC updated COVID guidance for kids in school: All the details
What do the CDC's new COVID rules mean for the upcoming school year? Here's what parents and caregivers need to...
Dad documents getting kicked off plane for sitting his nervous toddler on his lap
A dad says Frontier Airlines staff threatened to arrest him for letting his 2-year-old sit on his lap during a...
Self-regulation: The most important skill your child should master before kindergarten
When we’re getting our little ones to enter formal schooling, all we can really think about is how much we...
Back-to-school gifts for kids: Yes or no?
Does a back-to-school gift really help kids kick off a new school year or ease them into the transition? Or...
15 kindergarten prep activities to get kids ready for the classroom
Preparing for kindergarten should be playful and fun, not stressful. Help children get ready for class with these easy activities...
How to talk about pregnancy and reproductive rights with children at every age
It's never too early to start discussing pregnancy, consent and reproductive rights.