The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2015 Report
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The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2016 Report
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The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2014 Report
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Cost of Child Care Survey: 2017 Report
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This is how much child care costs in 2018
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This is how much child care costs in 2019
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Child care costs more in 2020, and the pandemic has parents scrambling for solutions
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This is how much child care costs in 2021
According to a new Care.com survey, 72% of families say child care is more expensive and 46% of families say...
Daycare: What are the different types and options?
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The 5th trimester: What new parents need to know about going back to work after baby
Top experts explain the fifth trimester, how long it lasts and how to figure out your new normal.
Moms have less retirement savings than dads, but here’s how to catch up
Most women struggle to save for retirement. Economist Emily Oster shares how to take charge of your financial future and...
5 nanny tax myth busters
A lot of people don’t think twice about paying their nanny, housekeeper, senior caregiver or babysitter with cash. Some families...
The key to parent happiness is more time, not more money
Is time more valuable than money? Yep, and here’s how to get more of it, according to experts and parents.
Are you paying your caregiver minimum wage?
Make sure you know the minimum wage for caregivers, no matter what state you live in.
New report shows remote work has major benefits for parents and family caregivers
According to a new survey from Care.com and Mother Honestly, the remote work revolution has changed work for the better,...
Parents’ ‘hygiene budget’ for their kids has the internet divided
This family's 'hygiene budget' teaches kids money management, but parents are torn on whether it's a good idea.
5 nanny share questions to ask when considering another family
Now that you’ve figured out a nanny share is the kind of care you want, your next step will be...
6 Reasons New Dads Don’t Take Paternity Leave
For new dads, taking paternity leave can be trickier than it seems. For starters, in the United States, the vast...
10 Things Every New Mom Needs to Transition to and From Maternity Leave
Working moms don’t wear a badge of honor — unless that slightly-frazzled look, or shoulder spit-up stain, counts as a...
How to create a live-in nanny contract
Hiring a new live-in caregiver? Here are tips for creating a nanny contract together.
Majority of parents worried about the cost of back-to-school shopping, survey shows
Parents and teachers are feeling the effects of inflation and rising costs as back-to-school shopping kicks off.
8 reasons why nannies quit — and what you can do about it
Nannies share common reasons why they have quit a nanny job. Here's how both families and nannies can work together...
Living wage vs. minimum wage: What caregivers need to know
Learn the difference between minimum wage and a living wage, so you can ask for the wage you need to...
14 moms who’ve had babies during the pandemic share the best and worst parts
Giving birth is never easy. I mean, they don’t call it “labor” for nothing. But giving birth in the middle...
6 things you need to be aware of as grandparents
Being a grandparent is one of the greatest blessings in the world. You have a special bond with your little...
Watch Monique’s story about going back to work after childbirth
Having three kids within five years? That’s a big deal. Here’s how Monique figured out how to go back to...
Why LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the workplace matters during Pride Month and beyond
At Care, I have been able to show up as the full me and work alongside a diverse group of...
Inflation may cost Americans an extra $5,200 this year and families are feeling the strain
Rising inflation has working families struggling to afford groceries, gas and other everyday expenses.
8 ways nannies can make extra money
You're an amazing nanny by day, but you need to make a little extra cash. Check out these ideas and...
This International Women’s Day, if you want to #BreakTheBias, start at home
It's time we all look inside our households and examine the ways caregiving and housework — from caring for kids...
Am I paying a fair wage?
Finally, you’ve found the perfect nanny for your kids. You’ve gone through the interviews, run the background checks, called the...
How to Eat a Balanced Diet on a Busy Schedule
Some days, you probably find yourself snacking on baby puffs more often than eating a sit-down meal. In fact, finding...
Health tips for the caregiver
You have been working hard for others, and it is a good thing to do. However, every caregiver needs some...
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
Between the end of the school year and Father’s Day, June is a great month for parents — well, it’s...
Parents: 11 things to do when you’re stressed
Whether you’re the parent of a tantrum-loving toddler or an eye-rolling, rule-pushing teen, having kids can be stressful. And, obviously,...
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...
Mom’s viral ‘out of office’ message should be a template for every working parent right now
This mom's viral out of office reply gets real about what working parents really need to get through the pandemic.
How school’s going: 9 parents share how they’re coping amid COVID disruptions so far
Now that in-person school's been back in session for awhile, parents share how they’re coping with school quarantines, missed work...
How NOT to tell your boss you’re pregnant
The day you find out you’re pregnant may be the best day of your life. Then you get the joy...
See a real family budget: How these working parents in LA manage child care for 2 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...