Laying the Groundwork – “Ultimate Nanny” Guide
In my new book Ultimate Nanny: How to Find, Interview, and Manage the Most Important Person You Will Ever Hire – Your Child’s...
Child care
The 5 Best Family-Friendly Coffee Shops in Toledo
With constant tantrums and meltdowns and endless piles of laundry, the cabin fever bug is imminent. Living in a city...
10 Community Service Ideas for San Francisco Kids
How do we get kids to give back? Connect them to community service from a young age and show them...
Care. It takes a village
Five years ago almost to the day (January 24), I stood on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange...
Adult Care and Senior Care: Rules to Discuss Before You Hire
As you start interviewing prospective caregiver candidates, it’s a good idea to take some time to determine your house rules as...
8 Things Your Housekeeper Won’t Tell You
You have a wonderful relationship with your housekeeper. After all, you’re opening up your home to her, letting her clean...
Housekeeper Safety: What to do with Fido When She Arrives?
What do you do when you’ve hired the perfect housekeeper but she’s afraid of dogs? Or, perhaps your new cleaner...
The Life of a Royal Nanny
Clara Knight, Mabel Anderson, Helen Lightbody, Tiggy Legge-Bourke … do you recognize these names? They are only a few of...
How to Find a Nanny Job in the Bay Area
There are few places more dazzling than the City by the Bay. A robust economy and come-hither climate have fostered...
Dads Are Getting Way More Involved on Valentine’s Day — Here’s How
Parents: It’s almost Valentine’s Day…so, who’s planning YOUR date night? Is it you? Or is it your partner? We ask simply because,...
How to Prepare for Your Carer’s First Day
You’ve done the hard work, including background checks, securing recommendations, and negotiating pay. You’ve also probably spent some time going...
What to do when the kids nap
If you are a babysitter or nanny, do you ever wonder what to do when the kids nap? My kids...
When Your Dog Attacks – A Legal Point of View
A dog is said to be man’s best friends and the one that lives in your home may be your...
7 ways of selecting the finest dental specialist
Oral health is very important. It has an effect on the beauty of the individual. This is because smiles enhance...
The 5 Best Books About Babysitters to Read on the Job
No matter how amazing you may be at babysitting, you’ll eventually care for kids who feel genuinely uncomfortable about having...
Care.com at 10: Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going
As a mother, I often find it hard to believe how time flies. Our youngest son, Adam, is 17...
Meal Time Without TV
I am a mother of a two-year-old boy. Things get a little crazy at our house sometimes and as an...
Teenager
I know I am younger and less experienced with some of the people on Care.com, but I am having a...
They just stop responding, and I am so exhausted and frustrated from it. I want to cry!
In the past month 3 separate people searching for care have told me they were VERY interested and I met one,...
Helping your Four-Legged and Two-Legged Kids Bond
I always say my first child is my 9-year-old Shih Tzu. She was my first stab at raising another living...
Pet Care Checklist
Looking for a way to keep track of what your pet sitters or dog walkers do with your pets? Use...
From Puppy Teeth to Adult Teeth: All About the Process
Picture this: You just brought home a brand new puppy and suddenly your cute little ball of fur starts chewing...
How To Edit Your Post Using the Blue Bar
To get your piece looking A+ worthy, use the blue formatting toolbar. As you type, you’ll see a blue rectangle...
How do parents enjoy kid- and adult-friendly movies?
In college, I spent summers working at a theater so that I could watch movies for free. I reeked of...
What Is Babysitter Sharing?
Babysitter sharing is exactly what it sounds like: It’s when families share a babysitter. As a babysitter, don’t be surprised if...
How Stranger Things Taught Us To Deal with Bullies
I’m just going to come right out and say it: Stranger Things is the greatest show ever made. OK- backtracking here,...
Running is a metaphor for life
I run. I run a lot. Less than some but more than others. And while I’ve accumulated my share of race...
Found! The Fire Truck Who Got Lost Children’s Book
I had an opportunity to meet and interview a delightful new children’s book author about his delightful new children’s book,...
You’re Going to Love This Rescue Dog and Her Tiny Human
Rescue dog Nora and her tiny human Archie are officially our new #BestFriendGoals. The adorable pair loves adventures and playtime,...
Hands Down the Cutest Cat Ever: World, Meet “The Fluff”
Adorable cat with a heart-shaped patch is about to sweep you off your cuteness-loving feet. Calling all cat lovers: a...
Real Story Spotlight: “My Neighborhood Didn’t Have Self-Service Pet Grooming Shops. So I Opened My Own.”
Brooklyn, NY – “I’m a dog enthusiast; I have two of my own. I’m originally from Poland. My family immigrated here...
Grab Your Pup’s Leash: These Are the Most ‘Walkable’ Cities for Walking Your Dogs
Truth: The only thing dogs love more than treats and belly rubs are walks. Between the tail-wagging and silly grins,...
Is Your Dog a Scaredy-Cat? It May Be Symptom of a Deeper Problem
According to a new study, dogs who get spooked by loud noises may be afraid of more than just thunder. An article...
How to Play Chess: The Basic Rules
Here is a piece value chart. It is a handy chart to look at to remember what each piece is called....
RECALL ALERT: One Dog Dead After Eating Pet Food Tainted With Euthanasia Drug
Evanger’s Pet Food is recalling five lots from its “Hunk of Beef” line of cat and dog food. Spurred on by...
This State Could Be the First in the Country to Ban Cat Declawing
A new law may make it illegal to declaw your feline friends — that is, only if they live in New...
Pawsitive Progression: Adoption Rates Soar at Virginia Animal Shelter
Image via Richmond County Animal Care and Control Image via Richmond County Animal Care and Control Image via Richmond County...
RECALL ALERT: Pet Food Sold at PetSmart May Contain Metal
PetSmart issued back-to-back recalls for two brands of pet food sold at the retailer after consumers complained the wet food...
Think You’re a Neat Freak? Here’s Where People Pay the Most for Housekeeping
Picture this: Your living room floor, free of children’s toys and assorted homework assignments. A bedroom, any bedroom, minus those...
RECALL ALERT: SodaStream Plastic Bottles May Explode
SodaStream issued a voluntary recall for more than 50,000 of its plastic bottles over fears the containers may “burst under...