Child tax credit payments: Here’s what you need to know
The federal government has kicked off new monthly Child Tax Credit payments for families with children. The first payments went...
Money & work
What is a household manager?
The term “certified household manager” was created by Mary Louise Starkey of Starkey International Institute in 1981. “At the time,...
5 things you need to know about child care costs and the workplace
It’s no secret that child care is expensive. Survey after survey has said as much in recent months. And the...
Do we overvalue children’s cognitive development over their emotional development?
Parents have become obsessed with how many words their child knows by the age of 18 months, how quickly they...
8 back-to-school child care options and what safety protocols experts suggest for each
While the 2020-21 school year — however it looks — is likely going to provide parents with more kid-free time...
I can thrive as a working mom because my husband is a stay-at-home dad
By Conz Preti When I tell people that I have three kids under the age of 4 at home, work...
1,000 Amazing Women: What It Really Looks Like When Parents, Nannies and Everyone Work Hand in Hand
You’ve probably heard phrases like “we’re all interconnected” tossed around, whether on an inspirational Facebook post or at a religious...
13 Ways to Stop Stressing About Having Enough Time
In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates discussed what superpowers they wish they had. It may surprise you that...
5 Ways to Deal With Family Issues While You’re at Work
Life is full of surprise family issues that can throw a wrench in your workday. Nothing blows up an afternoon...
8 simple ideas for managing stress at work and home
Stress is rampant in modern America. In fact, anxiety disorders, which affect 40 million adults in the United States, are...
9 Tips for Working Moms Who Want to Keep Breastfeeding
Your maternity leave is winding down, you’re preparing to transition back to work and suddenly it hits you: You’re going...
How to Actually Work from Home on a Snow Day – and Be Productive
When meteorologists warn of blizzard conditions, chaos ensues. Schools announce closings. Storm warnings leap into in effect. Milk, bread and...
What Are the Best and Worst States for Working Moms?
Women today make up nearly half the workforce and contribute to family income more than ever before. There are 25...
What families need to know about the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Household help is a lifesaver for many families. Caregivers who look after young children, aging parents, pets or homes can...
Military Families, Moving, and Stress
Military families move an average of once every three years. Next to divorce and death of a relative, experts say...
Snow Days: 9 Tips for Working From Home
Blizzards blow in but that doesn’t mean you have to blow off work when snow days close schools and daycare...
7 Tips for Organizing Your Family Schedule
Keeping your family on track can be a full-time job. Whether you’ve got young tykes or older tweens, managing schedules...
CrazyBusy: 10 Key Principles to Managing Modern Life
Do you feel busier than you’ve ever been before? Do you have more to do than ever with less time to...
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...
21 Jobs For Stay-at-Home Moms
Do you want to earn extra cash, but still want the flexibility to stay home with your kids? Many jobs...
3 Ways to Deal With Family Issues While at Work
Your kids are at school, and you’re at work. Then the phone rings. It’s the school. The school nurse is letting...
The 6 Biggest Issues Working Parents Face
Your child has strep, but you have a huge presentation and your husband has a big meeting. Before you know...
Companies That Let You Bring Your Dog to Work
Can’t bear to be away from your dog? More and more companies are adopting dog-friendly office policies. Here are 15...
12 Great Stay-at-Home Mom Jobs
Stay-at-home mom jobs offer moms an opportunity to keep their hand in their careers or pursue a favorite hobby while...
Top 10 Best Work From Home Jobs
Parents know juggling children’s sports, school and appointments plus a commute isn’t easy. What if you could have a more...
5 Ways to Start Looking for Work After Having a Baby
Your No. 1 job will never change — you’ll always be a mom. When you’re ready to get back to...
30 Days to De-Stress
If you’re feeling continually overworked and pushed to your limits, it can take a toll on your health, both physically...
6 Ways to Relax When You Don’t Have Any Time
Are the lunches packed? Did you respond to all your emails? Who will take the car to the shop? With...
A Checklist for Aging in Place
In a recent survey of Americans over 50, AARP found that 89 percent wished to stay in their current home...
3 Exciting New Emoji Evolutions
This fall, almost 25 million children will final have an emoji that represents their family. That will be one...
Paying Taxes for Part-Time Caregivers
You know you have to pay taxes for your full-time nanny, but what about that after-school sitter who watches your...
My Nanny: The Super Glue of My Village
While she’s pretty sure her daughter thinks she has a “day mommy” and a “night mommy,” there are two things...
4 Ways to Have Helpful Conversations With Teachers When Problems Pop Up
On most days, your child bounds into the classroom with nary a backward glance, but lately she’s been having a...
The Truth About Work-Life Balance — From a Mom Who’s Tried It All
“Work-life balance”: the thing everyone wants, but no one knows how to get. What every lifestyle or work-related article/book/blog/vlog would...
Ever Been Asked If You Have Kids During a Job Interview? Well, It’s Technically Illegal
The process of applying to jobs is already stressful enough. Between all the applications you have to fill out (whoddathunk that...
A Commentary on the Panic of American Parenthood
In a recent op ed piece in The New York Times called The Panic of American Parenthood by Pamela...
How much do the holidays cost?
According to the new Care.com 2019 Cost of Holidays Survey, 68% of families identify lack of time as the No....
Educators: “Parents, Stop Overthinking Teachers’ Gifts. It’s the Thought That Counts”
No matter how hard we try, it always seems like the holidays inevitably turn into one big stress-fest. There are...
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Hire a Housekeeper
I’m terrible at cleaning. My place is a mess. I admit it. I try to clean—I really do. But I’m...
Here’s What You Need to Know About the FAMILY Act
Ivanka Trump isn’t the only one pushing for paid leave in Washington. U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Rosa...