First 90 days of daycare: How to know if a new center is right for your child
The process of getting your child started in a great daycare doesn’t automatically end once they’re enrolled. Like most humans,...
Child care
What do you need to work at a daycare?
Discover the education, skills, personality traits and safety requirements needed to work at a daycare.
When your kid hates after-school care, here’s what to do about it
The first time my children told me they hated after-school care, I thought they were being overly dramatic. I had...
4 questions to help you find a babysitter you love
Overwhelmed by babysitter options? Learn how to narrow your list, review qualifications and find the right fit for your family...
Parenting in public: Parent and non-parent opinions on child-raising practices
When you’re thinking about where to go for dinner at the end of a long week, or the kinds of...
Want to hire an au pair? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
Heard of au pairs but not quite sure what hiring one entails — or even if it’s the right child care solution...
The biggest mistakes nannies make when determining pay
The first question most new nannies have: How much should I charge? There are a lot of factors to consider...
6 questions to help you decide if a nanny job is right for you
Before taking a nanny job, be sure to ask your potential employer — and yourself — the following questions.
How to get a travel nanny job
Are you exploring your options for nanny jobs? Have you ever thought of becoming a travel nanny? You can combine...
Here Are the 20 Best Cities to Make Bank in Over Winter Break
The holiday season brings with it many splendid things: tacky light displays upsetting fancy neighborhoods, kid freak-outs on Santa’s lap...
Breaking down preschool benefits and pricing
While many parents turn to preschool as a means to reenter the workforce, preschool’s main benefit lies in its ability...
What the GOP Tax Plan Means for Child Care
(Updated: November 15) On the campaign trail and in the White House, President Donald J. Trump has promised to provide...
Child care choices: Au pair, daycare or nanny?
Weighing child care options? Learn the pros and cons of au pairs, daycare and nannies to help decide what’s right...
What is family child care and is it the right choice for your child?
What is family child care, and how do you pick the best one for your child? Experts share what to...
Tutoring services: Is a tutoring center or private tutor best for your child?
You’ve determined that your child will need supplementary tutoring to help them realize their full potential in school. Now, you’ll...
Should you hire a travel nanny?
Let’s face it: family vacations can sometimes feel like more work than play. With young ones in tow, a significant...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your nanny
Regular check-ins with your nanny foster open communication and ensure your family's needs are met. Learn key review points for...
4 Major Changes to Household Employment in 2018
If you employ a nanny, caregiver, or other household employee, you probably don’t have time to stay up on the...
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Cost of Care
In the last chapter, we outlined types of care options available to adults with disabilities. These types of care can...
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Interview Questions
Hiring personal care assistants (PCAs) is often a key part of a disabled adult’s system of care. Some hire PCAs...
Household Employment Taxes 101
It’s hard to know all the ins and outs of hiring a caregiver, but families often overlook one important thing: taxes....
10 ideas for places to have a kid’s birthday party
Kids’ parties may be all about fun, games and birthday cake, but typical at-home parties often come with a lot...
Tutoring certifications 101
You have a degree, the latest supplies, and you’ve spent hundreds of dollars in advertising. You know you’re the best...
The Tax Advantage of Being a College Caregiver
If you’re a college or graduate student working as a nanny, did you know that a family can reimburse you for...
Teach Your Child to Respect Your Nanny
Let’s face it, kids aren’t always respectful. They have to be taught respect and how to be respectful to other...
Should you bring your nanny on vacation?
When Lynn Singer and her husband of Armonk, N.Y. travel with their three school-age kids, there’s one essential aspect to...
New Parents Guide To The Elusive Preschool Waitlist
When March rolls around many moms and dads are anxiously checking the mail daily to see if they got accepted...
How Dads Are Dealing with Work-Life Balance
Dads today are trading the briefcase for the diaper bag. The after-work martini with the guys is replaced with doling...
These Are the Healthiest States for Children in America
BOSTON — When it comes to our kids, it seems like there’s a never-ending supply of things to worry about:...
’13 Reasons Why’ is No ‘Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul’
I have never heard the phrase “high school” said without an accompanying eye roll, or disdainful shaking of the head....
‘Best in Style’: These 10 Cities Have the Best-Groomed Dogs
February’s for lovers, and we’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day. If you’re a real dog person, you know that...
Everything You Need to Know About Kwanzaa
In December 2016, millions of people across the U.S. will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kwanzaa. Here’s everything you need...
Raise a confident child with healthy self-esteem
In order to encourage confidence in children, parents can do a lot from the very moment of birth. At early...
Baby activities to encourage crawling, standing and walking
Discover simple baby activities for each stage that encourage crawling, standing and walking, and help little ones build strength and...