On the Park Bench: A nanny’s top 4 tips for new nannies
A professional caregiver, Krista C. says she learned a lot about advocating for herself from watching “Judge Judy.” Some of...
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6 mistakes I made my first year as a mom — which you can avoid
The journey of becoming a new parent is as beautiful and joyous as it is messy and exhausting. Most of...
School stress: Exploring 1,000 parents’ perceptions of the school season
Parents tend to get overlooked when it comes to the impact of a hectic school schedule. The reality is that...
‘What do you call your private parts?’ and other awkward conversations to have with your nanny — and how to do it professionally
When I was working as a nanny, a mother gave me a heads up before my first day with her...
Yes, mom burnout is a thing. But you can work through it with these real-mom tips
I’m running away to join the circus, I text my best friend. Another friend listens as I confess a secret...
On the Park Bench: How this social worker-turned-nanny helps kids deal with the emotional stuff
Erin G. has been caring for children for as long as she can remember. Her mother ran an in-home daycare,...
How to protect and pump breast milk during a power outage
In motherhood, it always feels like disaster is looming. Whether someone hits the doorbell right when you get the baby...
On the Park Bench: The toolkit that makes this nanny a ‘child whisperer’
When Leslie, a classically trained opera singer, first started nannying more than 25 years ago, her friends would ask her...
8 common parenting disagreements couples have — and how to handle them
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes… constant disagreements over how to handle the finances, what to feed...
Finding a Job Oasis in America’s Child Care Desert
The demand for reliable, quality child care professionals is significant and growing. Caring for children can be a fulfilling and...
How Care.com and non-profits are bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to Europe’s refugee crisis
By Laura Esnaola Today, Care.com is standing with Tent Partnership for Refugees — a non-profit organization founded by Chobani CEO Hamdi...
How to get the work contract you deserve
Thaty is a member of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization for the respect and dignity of domestic workers....
Care.com is committed to advancing a national paid leave plan that works for all
Care.com is proud to stand with more than 75 business leaders calling for a strong, sustainable and inclusive national paid...
The 5 biggest decisions you’ll make before your baby turns 1
Like most new parents, I spent a lot of my baby’s first year on the internet. After the baby fell...
On the Park Bench: Mom of 7-turned child care provider shares her secrets for juggling multiple children
When Julie L. embarked on a job search five years ago, she says she began by asking herself, “What am...
On the Park Bench: How this nanny turns everyday tasks into adventure and fun
In a previous chapter of her career, Laura V., a classically trained French chef, spent hours serving up decadent dishes. But...
7 Awesome Activities for Elderly People
Participating in activities can have a positive effect on elderly people’s memory, physical health and social relationships. But as we get older, it...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s tips for finding and keeping the ‘one’ (perfect family, that is)
Finding that special someone to love can be difficult. Finding that special family to work for long-term can be just...
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents
Experienced sitters and nannies know that keeping kids busy with fun, creative activities is the best way to prevent meltdowns...
9 simple tech hacks real parents say they can’t live without
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, at least that’s what the talking heads in Silicon Valley keep telling...
On the Park Bench: How this nanny who cares for special needs kids keeps moving forward
Ana Deferrari, a New York City-based caregiver with more than 25 years experience, describes herself as a lifelong learner. She...
On the Park Bench: After 45 years working with kids, this day care professional shares all
For as long as she can remember, Chris H. has loved babies, even when she was barely out of babyhood...
On the Park Bench: How an artistic caretaker fuels kids’ imaginations
Over the years, Crystal Williamson has found success in a variety of jobs, including working retail at the Salvation Army...
6 unexpected ways life changes when you become a mom
Fifteen months after I pushed my son out of my body and onto this earth, I’m only beginning to come...
A real nanny’s tips for recreating Mary Poppins’ magic
The original “Mary Poppins” movie is an obvious family classic. But for me, a nanny with over a decade of...
What You Need to Become an Elderly Caregiver
Are you a suitable carer for the elderly? Would you like to work as an elderly caregiver but are not...
On the Park Bench: This babysitter sets her sights on helping future generations
As many sitters know, being the weekend babysitter can be a bit like being the special guest on a long-running...
How will technology change care work?
This interview originally appeared on apolitical.co. It’s presented here with permission of the publisher. Workers in the care sector are...
How to care for kids of different ages and make everyone happy
Watching my 9-year-old daughter whiz trucks across the floor with her 18-month-old brother is one of those moments in time...
The 2020 household employment changes every family should prepare for
If you have a nanny watching your kids or a senior caregiver taking care of a loved one, you know...
Here’s when babysitters need to get a contract and what to include
When you start working as a babysitter for a family, there’s a lot to discuss in advance: everything from payment...
9 things nannies wish parents would do
Passing the kids off to your nanny for her shift can seem like a quick transition to you, but it’s...
I spend 24 hours a week driving my kids around. Don’t judge me
Something was different. I did a double-take in the mirror. Was that really my rear end? Somehow, it looked different....
I get bored as a stay-at-home mom. Here are 7 ways to beat the boredom and burnout
For a host of practical reasons, becoming a stay-at-home mom was the right choice for me and my family. And...
We all lie to our kids’ pediatricians. Here’s what you can do about it
According to a recent study, between 60 and 80% of patients say they haven’t told their doctors the truth or...
5 unexpected ways the government shutdown is hurting families
Kerry A., stay-at-home mom of two, isn’t in full-blown panic mode about the government shutdown — at least not yet. Her husband,...
6 parent-tested strategies for juggling your kids’ busy after-school schedules
When I first signed my twin boys up for taekwondo classes at age 3 as a way to help them...
8 fun questions to get the kids in your carpool talking and sharing
Any parent of a toddler will tell you that a car ride with their little one is rarely a quiet...
Day care jobs: How to determine if a child care center is right for you
If you’re looking for a job at a day care center, you likely know there are plenty of options out...
The 12 best voice assistant hacks for kids
It’s 4:45 p.m. on a rainy Monday afternoon, and I’m pulling dinner ingredients out of the fridge while giving the...