A year without child care: Parents tell us how they’re surviving (Spoiler: Send help!)
Ashley Howard of White Plains, New York has three kids, ages 2, 3 and 6. She works in account management...
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Mom’s viral TikTok proves there’s no ‘best’ way to raise a child
What is the “best” way to raise a child? There’s no right answer, but it’s a topic parents spend a...
7-year-old is selling lemonade to fund her brain surgeries and people are furious
A 7-year-old raising funds for her own brain surgeries has sparked a national conversation about the failures of the U.S....
6 summer 2021 family vacation ideas, ranked from most to least risky
You’ve been stuck in the house for — what? — a year now and you’re itching for a vacation. A...
Boys’ and girls’ departments at major retailers would be banned by a proposed bill
Kids sections at stores in California may be getting a gender neutral makeover. The state legislature has introduced a new...
Mom’s tweet perfectly captures the dread of returning to ‘normal’ after the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for over a year, but lately there are signs that the U.S. may...
Video of 1-year-old pandemic baby seeing kids on a playground for the first time has us crying
The COVID-19 pandemic changed life for everyone, but things have been especially different for families of babies and young kids....
Three feet could be enough to curb spread of COVID at school, says new study
A new study has brought promising news for parents anxious about sending kids back to school during the pandemic. While...
COVID’s impact on kids by state: How does yours measure up?
Many have worried about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic might have on kids’ wellbeing. Now, a new report by the...
Videos of grandparent reunions with family after COVID separations are giving us all the feels
For many families, the hardest part of the COVID-19 pandemic is being separated from their loved ones. All over the...
Mom says anti-Asian racism has made her 4-year-old afraid to be ‘Chinese in public’
A mom is speaking out about the growing threat of anti-Asian racism and violence and how it’s affected her young...
Summer camps 2021: Here’s how to assess kids’ safety this year
Unlike last summer, when a good chunk of the world was still living life via Zoom, summer 2021 (fingers and...
Mom shares why she ‘despises’ attendance awards and earns a round of applause
Attendance awards are a common part of the public school experience, but a viral tweet has many people rethinking the...
Signs you have pandemic parenting burnout and tips for giving yourself a break
“What’s wrong?” I text my mom friend after she abruptly cancels our weekly walk. “Everything and nothing,” she replies. I...
Yes, US parents are among the most burned out in the whole world
It’s no secret that many parents are feeling burned out. Between the demands of work, school and home life, moms...
LinkedIn adds ‘stay-at-home mom’ and other caregiver titles to recognize their hard work
The professional social networking site LinkedIn is taking new steps to recognize the labor of moms and other caregivers who’ve...
Baby girl clothes are made smaller than boys’ and ‘remarkably annoying,’ says aggravated dad in viral TikTok
A dad on TikTok is going viral for calling out sexism in children’s and baby clothes. After a fellow TikTok...
Money 101 for Pet Care Providers
Whether you’re just starting out, working part-time, or launching your own full-time pet care business, these smart tips and tricks...
The Pet Sitter Safety Checklist
Do you have a pet care safety plan? Have the families you work for given you emergency contacts? This re-useable,...
Am I Too Young to Babysit?
What’s the right age to begin a babysitting job? We wish there was a magic number. So how young is...
Why it’s Great to Be a New York City Nanny
Why did we pick New York City? To start with, the nannies who work there are very passionate about it....
7 Tips to Help You Get the Babysitting Job
When it comes to raising her two children, work-at-home mother Charlene DeLoach occasionally relies on some outside help. Even when...
How Do You Spend Your Downtime on the Job?
What do you do while the kids are napping? We were curious to know how real nannies and babysitters use...
What Is the Best Thing You Have Learned as a Caregiver?
Although being a nanny, babysitter or caregiver isn’t always the easiest job, you do learn a lot and it can...
3 Ways to a Winning Interview
We’ve all been there. So how can you ace that interview? Here are a few sure fire ways to impress...
5 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job
It’s hard not to get discouraged after going on interview after interview and not getting the job. It may seem...
What if You’re Concerned About the Child Caring For?
As a caregiver, you are in a unique position and have the opportunity to notice if the child in your...
Caregivers Share Their Tips for Finding Affordable Health Care
As part of our continual effort to understand caregivers’ needs, Stride Health collaborated with Care.com to interview three caregivers about the...
Caregiver Testimonials: Meg W.
Meg is a caregiver currently living in Los Angeles, pursuing her primary passion as a traveling dancer. She uses Care.com to...
The Secret to Simplifying Self-Care for Caregivers in 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ibU-UfpBV8 Spending less time at the office and more time working out. Reading more books and consuming less coffee, fake...
How You Can Handle Babysitting for a Family With Different Political Views
Political disagreements can strain friendships and family dinners, but that doesn’t mean that they have to ruin your babysitting or...
Meeting the Kids: How Babysitters Can Make a Great First Impression
When you’re interviewing with new families for your next babysitting gig — whether it’s part-time , full-time or just for...
6 Essential Rules for Babysitting a Child With Severe Allergies
A little over ten years ago, I was a nanny to a first-grade boy who had half a dozen life-threatening...
Here’s How Much Longer Women Have to Work to Earn the Same as Men
Today is Equal Pay Day. If you haven’t heard of this day before, we don’t blame you — it’s not...
Child Care Job Satisfaction and Performance
No matter what kind of child care job you’re considering — whether it’s working as a nanny, au pair, mother’s...
The 10 Best Places for Kids’ Birthday Parties in Denver
Sometimes it’s just easier to plan a destination party that won’t destroy your home. Birthday parties seem to get more...
10 Ways You Can Help Parents Banish Halloween Stress
Have you ever tried to organize a costume party for 20 very excited kiddos? Talk about things that make you go...
The Best Black Friday Deals of 2017 for Pet Parents
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and you may have already started picking out the perfect present for everyone...
Parents Share How They Handle the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny Question
Your little girl has just lost a tooth! Another one already? It seems like just last week you were sneaking a $1...
The 5 Best Family-Friendly Coffee Shops in Las Vegas
Check out these five coffee shops where you can relax while the kids have fun! Coffee is a must-have in...