Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Servings: 20-24 energy bites Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup Old Fashioned Quaker®Oats1/4...
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Mariel S.
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Oatmeal-raisin cookies plus pumpkin frosting equals the best fall dessert cookie you’ll ever make! Makes: 24 Whoopie Pies Prep Time:...
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...
How to find live-in nanny jobs: Expert tips
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8 daycare red flags every parent should know
Discover daycare red flags to watch for when choosing the best care provider for your child.
How to identify and treat cat lice: What is that on my cat?
Can cats have lice? Yes! Here's how to identify and treat cat lice.
5-Step Guide for Recruiting Care Professionals
Download PDF As a care professional, you know working in the care industry is one of the most personally and...
Spider bites on dogs: What owners need to know
Spider bites on dogs are something owners should know how to recognize. Your dog could get sick from these bites,...
How to clean your house fast
Save time on chores! Discover expert tips on how to do house cleaning fast and efficiently, so you can spend...
8-Month-Old Baby: An Overview of Milestones From 8 to 12 Months
Your 8-month-old baby is growing by leaps and bounds. He’s working on improving his motor skills (he’s going mobile!) and...
Real Story Spotlight: “The sense of accomplishment kids feel at the gym can really change them to want to help themselves as well as others.”
Milo V., a children’s fitness instructor in Austin, TX, chats with Care.com about how his profession allows him to set children up for a healthy lifestyle....
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...
Real Story Spotlight: “I have the opportunity to bring the excitement and joy to kids that I always longed for.”
Portland, OR – “When I was a kid, I didn’t thrive in school and wished it could be a place...
Real Story Spotlight: Using Past Experiences to Build a Career as a Caregiver
Austin, TX – “Taking care of people in need is a grand vocation for me. Many people end up sick or...
Real Story Spotlight: “It’s about creating a space where people can connect deeply to their internal rhythms and their own sense of pulse.”
Portland, OR – “For me, teaching music and movement is far more than helping a student learn an instrument or how...
Real Story Spotlight: “As a mother myself…it makes me feel good to provide that reassurance to another parent.”
Houston, TX – “I provide private care because being around children makes me happy. As a mother myself, I know...
Dads Are Getting Way More Involved on Valentine’s Day — Here’s How
Parents: It’s almost Valentine’s Day…so, who’s planning YOUR date night? Is it you? Or is it your partner? We ask simply because,...
Thinking Inside the Box for Black Heritage
Like a lot of parents-to-be, Maryland mom Trish Lewis had grand plans for how she would raise her kids. 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...
The Care.com Cost of Child Care Survey: 2016 Report
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10 of the fastest dog breeds
Looking for an energetic pet? These fast dog breeds were built for speed but also make great companions for active...
Why do dogs bark? Translations of 10 basic barks
Why do dogs bark? One reason is to get your attention. Here, experts shed some light on what dog barks...
The top 10 low-maintenance dogs
Discover several low-maintenance dog breeds that are easy to care for and a perfect fit for busy owners or first-time...
10 exotic cats: Everything you need to know about the ‘wildest’ cat breeds
Looking for a cat with wild looks and a sweet temperament? These exotic cat breeds are stunning, social and great...
Postpartum body workouts: A week-by-week guide
Baby's out of your belly and in your arms. Now it's time for a postpartum workout. Here's a week-by-week exercise...
Creating a puppy feeding schedule
Want to create a puppy feeding schedule, but don't know where to begin. Here's a simple month-by-month breakdown.
What makes a dog hypoallergenic? Plus 7 top breeds to consider
Discover what makes a dog hypoallergenic and explore top breeds that are better suited for people with allergies.
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...
7 active educational games for kids
These educational games for kids aren't just fun and full of knowledge, they'll get kids moving.
7 shape games for kids
Help little ones master their shapes with fun, hands-on shape games designed to teach the difference between circles, squares and...
Care 101: Developmental Milestones for Your Growing Child
From the first time you see your baby’s tiny face and count her perfect fingers, you want to know if...
Is Yelling the New Spanking?
There are recent reports comparing yelling to spanking, and I asked two employees to weigh in on the matter. While...
Sitting for Teenagers
Teens want to see a babysitter even less than they want to see their parents. Most think they’re perfectly fine...