2025 Cost of Care Report: The true financial and emotional toll on families
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Articles by Sheri Reed
This is how much child care costs in 2025
Get an in-depth look at the high cost of child care in 2025. Uncover cost trends and valuable cost-saving strategies...
Booking summer child care can feel stressful — but it’s not too late!
Feeling stressed about booking summer child care? Don't worry! Discover tips and options to secure child care solutions.
5 tips for refreshing your profile to land a job in the new year
Looking for a new job in 2025? Check out these five tips for refreshing your profile and making yourself hire-friendly...
51 fun $10 (or less) gift ideas for everyone on your list
Whether you need unique gifts for kids, adults, teachers, toddlers, grandparents, babies, nannies, co-workers, teens or pet friends, here are...
19 easy Halloween crafts for kids made with household items
Don't blow your crafting budget ordering elaborate kits online. These easy halloween crafts with household items get the job done.
11 easy DIY friendship bracelets kids can make
Teach kids of all ages how to make DIY friendship bracelets. It's a fun craft and also provides a great...
17 gifts for new moms that aren’t for the baby
Check out some of the best gifts for new moms that aren't for the baby and focus on mom's joy...
Dependent Care Accounts: The best way to save on child and senior care costs
Save up to $2,000 this year by utilizing a Dependent Care Account, which allows you to use tax-free dollars to...
17 inspiring parenting quotes to live by
Raising kids isn't always easy, but these parenting quotes put things in perspective and nail what moms and dads can't...
17 unique onesies for newborns
Cute and cool newborn onesies make great gifts for baby showers or any occasion to welcome a new baby.
New survey reveals high level of back-to-school anxiety for parents amid the pandemic
There is a high level of anxiety and unease for U.S. families as the new school year approaches, according to...
4 questions to ask child caregivers during coronavirus
Parenting in this time of coronavirus is adding an extra layer of learning to everything we thought we knew about...
21 hilarious cries for help from parents trying to homeschool during COVID-19
Most of us would have never have dreamed that our jobs as parents would suddenly get so much harder. That...
How two single moms created the ultimate pandemic partnership
Indeed, we are all in this pandemic together. However, healthcare, childcare and other essential workers, as well as single parents,...
15 kids get hilariously honest about quarantine life
Quarantining at home with kids isn’t easy for any of us, but it’s what we have to do to slow the spread...
Caregivers hit by job loss during COVID-19: Tips and advice you need
If you are a professional nanny or sitter, you may have recently lost your job, through no fault of your...
Should I continue paying my nanny, babysitter or day care during the pandemic?
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, child care was a major expense for most parents and an ongoing financial juggle...
34 simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
Of course, the best and easiest ways to help others during the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands, social...
What to include on a daily schedule for adult and senior caregivers
Provide a detailed daily caregiver schedule right from the start in order to familiarize a new caretaker with you or...
5 easy tie-dye instructions — plus, 4 tie-dye patterns to try
Tie-dying is exactly what it sounds like. You twist a T-shirt, garment or other cloth item, tie it in various...
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....
The 2019 guide to gift-giving: Best recs for every member of your tribe
The gift-giving season is in full swing. But if you find you haven’t made a list, much less checked it...
12 diaper gift ideas and decorations for baby showers
Discover creative diaper cakes, gift ideas and decorations you can DIY or buy for a special baby shower celebration.
How to plan for aging in place with confidence and care
Most adults 50+ want to age in place. Learn how to prepare your home, care plan and resources for aging...
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...