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...
Child care
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...
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...
These Are the States With the Healthiest Pets. Is Yours One of Them?
Fact: Animals make our lives infinitely better. (Think about it: Have you ever seen a cute kitty Youtube video that didn’t fill...
This Abandoned Dog Now Has a Full-Time Job at a Gas Station
World, meet Negão, an abandoned pup who is now a full-time gas station employee with a loving family. The older...
This Disabled Goldfish Got a Wheelchair and It’s the Cutest
A little goldfish is making a big splash thanks to an aquarium store manager with some ingenuity and a background...
RECALL ALERT: Popular Dog Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall
Image via FDA Dog owners, listen up! Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling a production lot of its wet food...
Service Dog Saves Lives When He’s on Tour With Blake Shelton
While some country music fans would consider Blake Shelton the main highlight of his own tour, they’d be wrong. Jazz,...
The Best ‘Employee’ at This Nursing Home Is Oreo the Cat
One of the best ‘employees’ at a Cleveland-based nursing home is a black and white cat named Oreo. “She’s like...
Animal Lover Turns Home Into Sanctuary for Senior Pooches
Sher Polvinale wears her heart on her sleeve. The self-described caregiver says she has empathy for those who arguably need it most: pets,...
It’s Official: Talking to Our Pets Is a Sign of Intelligence
Pet owners sometimes get strange looks for having long conversations with their furry friends, but it turns out the act...
The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know
If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...
This Big Dog Accidentally Got a Tiny Bed but He Loves It — and We Love Him
An Indiana rescue dog made the best of it when his owner accidentally ordered him a bed that was too...
April the Giraffe Had a Baby Boy — Now You Can Vote on His Name!
The wait is over! April the Giraffe gave birth to a healthy male calf Saturday as millions of social media...