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8 Ways to Keep in Touch with Your Nanny
You may not be able to spend every minute with your child, but all moms and dads like to keep in...
10 Reasons to Hire a College Babysitter
College isn’t just about studying and partying. In fact, most college students are great at multitasking, and juggling school and...
6 reasons to use a nanny agency
You’ve decided that you want to hire a nanny to help with your kids, but where to begin? How do...
8 things to do before offering a nanny a job
You need a new nanny, stat! But once you think you’ve spotted your ideal Mary Poppins, don’t rush to hire...
8 things to do before your summer nanny’s first day
Your kids are counting the days until school lets out. Meanwhile, you’re counting the days you have left to figure...
Planning your 1-year nanny review
Time goes so quickly when you’re a busy parent juggling kids, work, life and every other thing. Looking back at the...
The first day of school: 9 fun traditions to start with your family
Entering a new grade is an important time in a child’s life. Establishing a first-day-of-school tradition is a fun way to...
7 Things to Discuss With Your Summer Sitter or Nanny
Summer break often means a new babysitter. Whether it’s someone who can ensure a few weekend date nights, the person...
10 iron-rich foods for kids
Have you noticed your otherwise healthy child isn’t as fast to run after the ball or takes forever to remember...
9 superfoods your family should be eating
Superfoods are everywhere! You walk down the aisles at your local supermarket and you’re bombarded with signs praising their benefits....
How to Eat a Balanced Diet on a Busy Schedule
Some days, you probably find yourself snacking on baby puffs more often than eating a sit-down meal. In fact, finding...
Taking Care of a Newborn
Sure, you’re worried about dropping the baby, but more importantly, how will you feed, swaddle, hold and soothe your newborn?...
Child care challenges: What if my child is bossy?
Do you sometimes think your child has a burning desire to be in charge of the world because the bossy...
10 reasons you need to hire a tutor
All children face challenges in school at various times. The desire of loving, pro-active parents everywhere is to bolster their...
What to bring to a tutoring session
In order for the student to receive the maximum individual instruction they need to bring a few things to their...
5 tutoring challenges
Each student comes to tutoring sessions with prior knowledge and skill sets. It’s up to the tutor to find out...
7 things tutors should never do
An effective tutor can mean the difference between failure and success for someone struggling to learn. Keep reading for a...
Care.com’s 2019 Cost of Holidays Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2019 Cost of Holidays Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is...
9 Things I Never Knew Before I Became a Parent
There are some topics where it doesn’t matter how much you read up, listen to others or study seriously —...
5 questions to ask your doctor about pregnancy after miscarriage
Going to the doctor after you have suffered a miscarriage can make you have a variety of feelings. It’s normal...
Health tips for the caregiver
You have been working hard for others, and it is a good thing to do. However, every caregiver needs some...
Why Waking Up at 5 A.M Each Day Will Transform Your Life
This post originally appeared on FairyGodBoss.com, it has been reprinted with permission. I promise you, I am the last person on...
10 Jobs Hiring Now for Foodies
You’d rather spend a Friday night elbow deep in frosting and flour, than out on the town. Your signed copy...
9 Things Your Babysitter Wants You to Know
By Nancy DeVault of DateNightGuide.com Date night for many couples is sadly long overdue. Time, money, creativity can all get in...
10 Things You Should Say to Your Children
Our children are so precious, we need to let them know just how important they are to us every day!...
So, you want to do a nanny share! Here’s how to get started
Considering sharing a caregiver? Be sure to do your homework: Nanny shares and shared care arrangements may be subject to...
The 10 best online math tutors
With the growing rate of students involved in extracurriculars and after-school activities, online math tutors allow students to receive the...
Caregiver Spotlight: 5 Questions with Uchechukwu
Uchechukwu (“UC”) has been a Professional Nanny & Household Manager for over 10 years, working with children of all age...
On the Park Bench: 5 Questions with Yoselin
Originally from Venezuela, Yoselin is a lawyer, nanny, and lifelong learner. In between masters degrees and desk jobs, she has...
How my son’s gifted and talented test helped me face and heal an old shame
Although it’s almost been 20 years, I can still visualize the day I walked into my elementary school cafeteria for...
8 things I want my kids to know about being a parent
When you’re a parent, getting through each day feels a little bit like putting on a performance. I wake up...
Talking to kids about dementia: Tips you need to know
A dementia diagnosis can be troubling and confusing for family members of all ages. Here, experts offer advice on when...
The omicron variant: What we know so far
Here’s what we know about the omicron variant so far, as well as what experts are recommending to keep yourself...
Care.com 2020 Cost of Care Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2020 Cost of Care Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is...
Caregiver Spotlight: 5 Questions with Elaina
Originally from the Midwest, and now residing in the Bay Area, Elaina is a professional child caregiver with over 10...
Seattle just passed a bill of rights for domestic workers. Here’s what you need to know
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...
Family spring break ideas for 2022, ranked from most to least risky
Want to get away with the kids (and without the COVID)? Check out this expert advice for safer spring break...
19 parents completely nail the torment that is sleep deprivation
Don't miss these funny tweets from sleep-deprived moms and dads — there isn’t enough coffee in the world!
Dad-to-be says wife is choosing a gender neutral baby name whether he likes it or not
This new dad says he might lose the right to help name his new daughter unless he agrees to his...