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...
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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...
Don’t Fall for This Fraudulent Lowe’s Mother’s Day Coupon on Facebook
An online Facebook scam is tricking social media users into thinking they will save money on Mother’s Day gifts at...
‘How I Met My Dog’ Is the Tinder of Pet Adoption
Maybe your dog just isn’t that into you. Or could it be the other way around? Pet adoption can be a...
Hiring Outside Help to Keep Your Home Clean
As homeowners, renters, landlords, parents, professionals and pet owners, we all have plenty to do without having to clean house....
Your Guide to Senior Care Options
The vast majority of seniors — nearly 90 percent — prefer to age in their own home, according to AARP’s 2012...
Quality Care and Your Home Care Aide
It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...
This Adorable Dog Treats These Chicks Like Her Own Puppies
MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Be prepared to say “aww” as you read the story of Flame the dog and how she became...
5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination in 2017
Whether you’re re-entering the work world after retirement, or are energized and simply dedicated to your nine-to-five, there are a lot of 50-plus...
Why We Care: Sarah M., Caregiver for Pets With Special Needs
One night this past winter, Sarah M. came home to find a package on the doorstep. “There was a shoebox...
Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”
Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...
Dorktales Storytime Family Hour in Redwood City
Kick off your summer with giggles and grins! Your family is invited to experience Dorktales at the Dragon, a live...
RECALL ALERT: Rawhide Chews Sold at Petco, Walmart, and Other Retailers Could Sicken Your Dog
BLACKSBURG, Va. — If your dog likes to gnaw on rawhide chews, you may want to double check the packaging....
6 Ways To Balance Life, Work and Caregiving
This post originally appeared on Glassdoor.com, it has been reprinted with permission. Are you taking care of family members or...
Small Linen Closet Organization Rewind
Have you ever organized a space just to realize a few months later that the system you have put into...
The 5 Best Mommy and Me Classes in Denver
Whether you have an infant working on tummy time, or a toddler who needs a way to focus their energy,...
I would really like to offer help to my community… But How?
I have made this profile, applied to many jobs, and still nothing. How does this work?
¿Cuánto cuesta el servicio de cuidado infantil?
WALTHAM, Mass.—Por cuarto año consecutivo, la encuesta sobre el costo de los servicios de cuidado de Care.com obtuvo información detallada...
The 6 Best Dog Training Classes Around Chicago
Improve your relationship with your dog and make for a peaceful household with these 6 great dog training classes. Pets...
How to Buy Your First Used Car
In the American west, cars are a part of life. Without a car, it’s hard to do little things like...
I was so excited~Have patience
I applied for 6 jobs so far and I got 2 of them within 2 weeks. I was surprized and...
The 5 Best Doggy Day Cares Around Boston
Finding care for Fido can be just as stressful as finding day care for the kids. Whether you have human...
Playtime Helps Kids Maintain Balance in Mind and Body
Today our kids are busier than ever. Soccer practice, piano lessons, gymnastics, school, homework, baseball practice, voice lessons, tutoring time,...
Celebrating Caregivers on International Women’s Day
In the early 1900’s, the International Women’s Conference designated March 8 as International Women’s Day to celebrate the women’s rights...
Let U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Breastfeed on the Senate Floor!
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is about to make history (herstory!) as the first U.S. Senator to ever give birth while in office!...
Caregiver Triangle
If you’ve been providing care for any length of time then I’m sure you know exactly what I am talking...
Kids’ Exercise: How to Keep Kids Healthy
Get your little ones moving with these kids’ exercise tips from the experts. According to a research by Public Health...
August “Senior Sense” – Are you your parent’s keeper?
To understand the nuances of caregiving and how to navigate this uncertain terrain, I had a chance to interview Jody...
It’s National Breastfeeding Month & I’m Fired Up!
It’s National Breastfeeding Month and I am fired up!! Why? Everywhere I turn moms and babies are under attack...
Biden-Harris’ American Rescue Plan: How it aims to save child care and help parents return to work
The pandemic has been disastrous for child care providers and the parents who rely on them, but relief is in...
How to talk about vaccines with caregivers, employers and loved ones
For “heart moms” like Riki Graves, talking about vaccines is a matter of necessity. Her 6-year-old Juliana had a heart...