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...
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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...
Starting your new day care job: 7 must-dos for a successful first day
It can be nerve-wracking to start any new job, but when you’re working at a day care, it can feel...
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How to write a day care resume to impress any director [with resume template]
If you’re applying for day care positions, listen up: “As child care educators, we want the most intelligent, organized and...
Child care assistance programs by state: How to find out if you qualify
Among the many expenses you will incur as a parent, the cost of quality child care is one of the...
8 strategies for maintaining happiness and success in your day care job
If you’re starting a new job at a day care, you’re probably wondering, “How can I make the most of...
6 qualities to help any day care teacher shine
I remember clearly the first time I dropped off my first child at day care. I was so scared to...
I’m turning into my Mom/Dad
It’s easy to look at your parents or grandparents and think your life is nothing like theirs. The advent of...
8 big, fat parenting anxieties and how to cope with them
As a mother, it seems as if I spend an inordinate amount of time imagining all the terrible things that...
Got child care experience? Here are 7 great careers, plus tips for getting ahead
Caring for kids can be a rewarding and fun job, and — because you’re ambitious — you might naturally start...
Are you ready for a 2nd baby? 6 questions to help you decide
If you’re an overwhelmed parent of one child, and hyperventilating at the idea of trying for baby No. 2, you’re...
7 common disagreements between parents and grandparents — and how to resolve them
Studies have shown that grandparents can positively impact their grandkids’ nutrition and mental health. While many parents acknowledge these benefits...
6 questions you should never ask new moms
From the moment a little one makes his or her appearance, new moms field a lot of questions. We’re cross-examined...
From breastfeeding to pumping: 10 tips for moms headed back to work
When Keyona Grant was preparing to go back to work after maternity leave, her baby did what a lot of...
5 fears and facts about co-sleeping
Prior to parenthood, you have it all figured out: Folded onesies neatly line a drawer. A toy chest awaits filled with adorable...
If you’re the parent of a colicky baby, yes, you need extra support
Jenna Fletcher’s now-3-month-old son was diagnosed with colic at 8 weeks old. “I already was dealing with postpartum depression after...
The 5 biggest decisions you’ll make as a parent in Year 2
Congratulations, you’ve survived your first year of parenting! You figured out how to feed your infant and somehow got some...
How I chose the right child care for my family
Prior to full-time parenting, I had a vision of life as a stay-at-home mom: I’d effortlessly balance housework and child...
5 warning signs your kid is overscheduled
Scheduling your child in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music lessons or art classes, has numerous benefits, such as helping...
Working for new parents? Follow these 6 tips
Starting a caregiving job for new parents can be exciting because you have a sweet bundle of joy to cuddle...
Parents confess: The parent I thought I’d be vs. the parent I really am
Prior to parenting, I had it all figured out — or so I thought. I’d breastfeed exclusively until my child...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)
I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...
6 confessions of ‘mom guilt’ and expert advice to change this thinking
Since picking my son up from our babysitter and putting him down for bed, I can name at least a...
The viral breast pumping hack that moms can’t get enough of
Parents all over Facebook are loving this mom and lactation consultant’s brilliantly simple tip for increasing breast milk output and taking...
Mom asks for help managing the mental load and the internet delivers
The mental load — the unseen stress and emotional labor that often falls on women — isn’t a new concept...
Teacher gets brutally honest about why she’s quitting and it’s not for reasons you might think
It’s no secret that teachers have it rough, but the reasons for that probably aren’t what most parents expect. When...
6 challenges of being pregnant while parenting, plus tips for making it work
There’s nothing easy about being pregnant. And there’s nothing easy about parenting. Doing both at the same time? Well, some...
Nannies are now making 6 figures and we’re here for it
Nannies are often highly educated, well-trained and work a hectic schedule that can require them to be on the clock...
1 in 6 women say they were mistreated in childbirth and their stories are disturbing
In childbirth, a woman’s care providers are supposed to be her most trusted advisors and a major source of support....
The CDC is warning parents about a nasty pool parasite that’s on the rise
For most families with kids, the start of summer means it’s time to gather the sunscreen and water toys and...
The 12 best parenting tweets of the week
When you’re parenting young kids — particularly over summer break — laughing is crucial. Thankfully, the moms and dads of Twitter...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Dallas, Texas, with 1.5 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Thornton, Colorado, with 1 kid
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in a Minneapolis suburb, with 2 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
Dads can finally ‘breastfeed’ with this wearable device
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, but there’s no denying the unique toll it takes on moms’ sleep and stress...
Store pulls body-shaming plates that tell women to eat less
Between post-baby body struggles and the pressure most women already face to have the “ideal” body, moms definitely don’t need...
‘Baby prenups’ are a thing — and here’s how parents should split the duties
Modern parents-to-be have figured out a new way to make sure neither parent gets stuck carrying the mental, physical and...
Transitioning from babysitter to nanny: What you need to know
If you have experience working as a babysitter for a family or several families, you may be looking to increase...