What coming out of lockdown might look like for families (Spoiler: It’s gonna be slow)
We may all be settling into our new normal in the era of COVID-19, but a longing for our old...
Child care
What anti-racist child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it
You may not know how to identify early childhood education that incorporates the culture of anti-racism or where to find...
What is overnight babysitting?
As an overnight sitter, you’re hired to keep tabs on the kids all night, including during sleep hours, for parents...
The 10 best baby night lights according to experts
On the surface, it seems like choosing a baby night light shouldn’t be all that difficult. But with so many...
9 tips for happier home-schooling, courtesy of one parent’s first-year mistakes
During the first year home-schooling my kids, I made plenty of mistakes but also learned some great lessons along the...
Parents battle over masks in schools as delta continues to spread
Schools across the country are weighing tough decisions about whether or not to mandate masks on campus, and the debate...
Choosing a tutor: Know the options for your child
Perhaps you’ve noticed that your child’s grades are slipping in a certain subject and he or she needs an academic...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your nanny
When you hire a nanny, she often becomes an integral part of a family’s household, which makes it even more...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
You might think that once you’ve found a great sitter, your job is done. But it’s important to continue evaluating the...
Your babysitter options
The best babysitter for you is one who fits your needs and your budget and who has a decent level of...
6 tips to maintain housekeeping job satisfaction and success
Now that you’ve been hired as a housekeeper, you’ll want to pay extra-close attention the first few times you clean...
Food allergies 101: A guide for parents and caregivers
As a parent and aunt of children with life-threatening food allergies, I understand how difficult it is to keep your...
Pet care certifications 101
As an animal lover, you may want to pursue career caring for them. Perhaps you have already built clientele as...
Should kids go back to school? New delta info has parents and experts asking if it’s safe
The more we learn about the new variant’s extreme transmissibility and its potential effects on kids, the more questions arise...
3 steps to stop aggressive behavior in kids
You know kids can sometimes be aggressive, but are you prepared for your own little angel to bite, hit, growl...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
“Just 10 more minutes?” “Where’s my bear?” “Can I have a glass of water?” If this sounds familiar to you,...
30 back-to-school craft ideas for kids
Get kids excited about heading back to the classroom with these easy and enjoyable craft ideas.
10 ways to help kids process their “COVID times” emotions
Experts share ways to help children of all ages navigate feelings about the pandemic and get ready to engage with...
10 COVID-era questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids
Experts answer top questions about working amid delta, including safety measures, setting boundaries and everything in between.
2021 Care.com Reviews Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The 2021 Care.com Reviews Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open...
6 ways parents can manage pandemic back-to-school anxiety
Experts provide tips for taking COVID panic down a notch so you can breathe easier and set kids up foran...
The number of US kids hospitalized with COVID has hit a record high
As child hospitalizations hit an all-time high, some experts urge increased safety measures to protect vulnerable kids.
The pros and cons of overnight diapers
Getting your child potty trained is a major milestone. But, just because the potty is their BFF during the day,...
Exclusive SF Bay Area Workshop: Becoming a Super Nanny
Join Sydnee Cochran a professional Nanny & Doula and with 10 years+ experience, for a FREE workshop designed to help...
Returning to work after COVID: 10 helpful tips for parents heading back to the office
Experts offer advice for planning a smooth transition to a "new normal" for you and your kids.
Mom’s tough punishment for 5-year-old who wouldn’t clean his room has TikTok divided
A mom’s unique punishment for her messy 5-year-old has parents on the internet divided. The mom, who goes by Tabatha...
Back to School 2021: Here’s what to expect
For many families, the 2020-2021 school year was anything but normal — though, ironically, more normal than the latter half...
Child tax credit payments: Here’s what you need to know
The federal government has kicked off new monthly Child Tax Credit payments for families with children. The first payments went...
Care.com Care Rewards 2021 Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com Care Rewards 2021 Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal...
What families need to know about the push to expand Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Experts say SSI hasn’t kept up with the modern costs of living — as anyone trying to help their aging...
Kids, school and delta: How to proceed with COVID caution
Experts agree, it’s not panic-mode time, but it’s also not time to back off safety precautions that have proven to...
7 ways to support kids’ mental health as they go back to school in person
Here's how experts say we can help kids emotionally prepare and adjust for a new school year.
For 400 days, my kids’ only classmates were each other
Just as my 5-year-old twins began their last few months of kindergarten, we found ourselves amid a global pandemic. Schools...
Trusting your instincts when hiring a caregiver
Nothing is more important than keeping your children safe from harm. It’s the single biggest responsibility of parenting. When parents...
Will kids need masks for school? Here’s what the major health organizations say
As we prepare for the second school year to be impacted by COVID-19, many families are wondering what to expect...
Want to hire an au pair? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
Heard of au pairs but not quite sure what hiring one entails — or even if it’s the right child care solution...
What does BPA-free mean when it comes to kids’ products?
Today, we’d be hard-pressed to find a parent who hasn’t heard the worries and concerns over the chemicals used to...
What is a household manager?
The term “certified household manager” was created by Mary Louise Starkey of Starkey International Institute in 1981. “At the time,...
5 things you need to know about child care costs and the workplace
It’s no secret that child care is expensive. Survey after survey has said as much in recent months. And the...
3 easy ways to organize school supplies
Papers. Folders. Notebooks. Tests. Books. Study guides. Tablets. Craft supplies. How do you keep all the schoolwork and supplies from taking...