Daily senior caregiver checklist: What to include and why it’s a game-changer
Having a caregiver checklist can reduce stress, help you manage your day and ensure that the senior in your care...
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Kid gifts that parents hate: How to avoid them and what to do when they show up
You watch your child gleefully unwrap a slime-making kit on her birthday, as you flashback to the Great Slime Accident...
Holiday gatherings may be off the table due to COVID-19, warns Dr. Fauci
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, it was difficult to imagine the virus might stick around long enough to impact the...
Amy Coney Barrett praise is hypocritical coming from policymakers who don’t support working moms
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is the mother of seven children, and a handful of senators can’t seem to...
Why most senior caregivers are employees not independent contractors
Learn why the IRS considers an in-home senior care worker to be your household employee rather than an independent contractor.
Parents swear by this popsicle trick to soothe overwhelmed kids
While kids may be small, they’re capable of having big feelings. It’s not unusual for young children to throw tantrums...
Amid COVID-19, nearly 1 million women forced out of work in September alone
The pandemic has upended work, school and home life for everyone in the United States, but it’s women who continue...
How to navigate relationships in an extremely polarizing political climate
Experts provide actionable tips to handle political conversations, foster respect and safeguard your most important relationships.
How child care is affecting how parents plan to vote in 2020
It’s a presidential election year, and we’re in the middle of a global pandemic, which has significantly exacerbated an ongoing...
How to deal with election stress: Before, during and after you vote
Well before 2020 brought us COVID-19, protests against police violence, hurricanes, fires and an economic downturn, it was completely normal...
Why we need to help kids plan for the future now more than ever — and how we can help
From drive-by birthday parties to virtual learning, parents and children are finding ways to adapt to a new, socially distanced...
10 ways to make Halloween as fun as ever despite COVID-19
Like most things impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween may look a little different this year. Cases are still climbing...
How to talk to kids about election 2020 and the ugly side of politics, according to experts
Much ink has been spilled about Americans’ election season stress flying off the charts, and new research shows that kids...
COVID-19 vaccines aren’t being tested for kids and experts are worried
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the race has been on to create a vaccine. But parents and caregivers who are...
Chrissy Teigen’s honest discussion of her high-risk pregnancy is empowering moms
Model Chrissy Teigen is inspiring parents by speaking out about high-risk pregnancy. Teigen, who is expecting her third child with husband...
Early data from open schools looks promising: Here’s what we can learn
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic this summer, parents, teachers and administrators grappled with finding the best way forward into the...
Kids in day care are infecting parents, siblings and teachers, says the CDC
For months leading up to the new school year, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, President Trump and other leaders pushed...
5 powerful actions for promoting equity at your child’s school
Imagine three children come to a table to have lunch. One child is seated and ready to eat. Another child...
Teacher blasts parents caught smoking, drinking and undressed during online learning
A Florida teacher is fed up with the way parents have been behaving while their students learn online. Edith Pride,...
Parents send teen positive for COVID-19 to school and infuriate the community
Kids returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic are doing their best to practice social distancing, wear face masks and...
How do I structure my pay, time off and benefits in a nanny share contract?
A nanny share contract is essential when working for multiple families and helps clarify expectations and and ensure you're protected.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What families and caregivers need to know
We’re currently facing a novel coronavirus pandemic that’s continuing to rapidly spread across the U.S. and the world. As of...
How to talk about vaccines with caregivers, employers and loved ones
For “heart moms” like Riki Graves, talking about vaccines is a matter of necessity. Her 6-year-old Juliana had a heart...
Teaching kids about germs: Making it fun, making it real and making it stick
In search of activities and games to teach about germs? These seven options are fun and drive the message home.
The 21 best celebrity kids’ Halloween costumes of all time
They’re fun. They’re outgoing. And let’s be honest, they’re about as theatrical as it gets, so of course celebrities dress...
Senior voters could decide the 2020 election
The general election is swiftly approaching, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage from coast to coast, raising concerns that...
Dad gives wife grief for dressing ‘like a mom’ — while she recovers from childbirth during a pandemic
A new dad is in hot water for complaining about the way his wife dresses since she gave birth to...
Here’s how the 2020-2021 school year is going so far, according to 12 parents
For many parents, summer 2020 was spent agonizing over whether or not to send kids back to school. Because of...
The nanny is sick: Now what?
Having a sick nanny can turn your family's schedule on its head. Here's how to handle the situation.
Watching my mom care for my grandma shaped the person I am today
Caring for aging relatives isn't always pretty, but it's soul-giving work that will change you, and the people around you,...
Gender reveal party sparks a wildfire — and a backlash to the destructive trend
A gender reveal party is to blame for one of several large wildfires currently raging on the west coast. Over...
Financial caregiving: 10 essential tips
Your parents took care of you, and at some point, there’s a very good chance you’ll do the same for...
6 ways to navigate your role as a secondary caregiver
We recently found out that my mother-in-law has mild cognitive impairment. As she deals with memory issues related to the...
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...
What nannies or sitters need to know to assist kids with distance learning
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and it’s a whole new ball game. While plans vary by school districts and...
More seniors are using cannabis to boost their well-being, but there’s one key risk
After decades of prohibition, cannabis laws are changing rapidly. The drug is currently legal for adults in 11 states and...
Pregnant teacher on bedrest celebrated for leading distance learning from hospital
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown just how hard teachers work to make learning possible for their students, and Janet Udomratsak...
Mom’s ‘non-gender reveal’ photo shoot questions how we celebrate new babies
A U.K. mom-to-be named Ruth Abbott has captured the internet’s attention by staging a special gender reveal photo shoot with...
How to find, interview for and land a nanny share job
A nanny share job can mean higher pay with fewer hours. Learn how to find the right fit and navigate...
11 tips for setting up a cool, home learning space for kids
Whether your kids are distance learning, following a hybrid schedule or attending typical in-person school days, followed by homework after...