What to consider before allowing your nanny or sitter to bring their own child to work
Has your nanny posed the idea of bringing their child to work? Here are a few things to consider first.
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Back-to-school 2020 resource guide for parents and caregivers
The back-to-school 2020 season is looking very different for families and caregivers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a lot more to factor...
How to set your nanny share job up for success
A well-run nanny share benefits both you and the families. Follow these steps to set up a successful arrangement for...
Boy gets head stuck in chair — and it’s only Day 2 of distance learning
Distance learning has started in many cities across the U.S., and if you’re wondering how it’s going, well, just take...
15 funny parents sum up this year’s bizarre return to school
If there’s one thing parents of school-aged kids can agree on, it’s this: Heading back to school is going to...
COVID-19 vaccines and kids: What we do (and don’t) know so far
As the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, many are holding their breath for a vaccine. More than 165 vaccine candidates...
Mom’s DIY workspace idea for distance learning will save parents’ and kids’ sanity
Many schools are turning to distance learning this fall, but that choice has left a lot of parents feeling stressed...
Parents are struggling to get ‘feral’ kids back on track this fall
The back to school season isn’t easy for parents during a normal year, but this year, COVID-19 is making the...
How the benefits of vaccines really compare to the risks
Few big choices come easy in parenting. What baby food to get, diapers to use or books to read can...
How to choose the host family in your nanny share
Your home or mine? Consider these important factors as you make hosting plan for your nanny share.
Nanny share interview questions and tips that will help you find the right hire
Use these essential nanny share interview questions and expert tips to help you find the best caregiver for keeping multiple...
14 things to do with pumpkin seeds
After you carve a pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern, you’re left with a bunch of gooey innards and piles of pumpkin...
What parents can do to address their own back-to-school anxiety
When it comes to the 2020-2021 school year, states are anything but united on whether class will resume through distance...
Is crate training a dog good or bad? Here’s how to get it right
Discover why crate training a dog is beneficial. Find out how it can enhance your dog's comfort and reduce anxiety...
School’s dress code for distance learning has many parents rolling their eyes
Parents in Springfield, Illinois, who chose the distance learning option for their children got an interesting surprise last week when...
How can I help an aging parent who refuses care?
Getting an aging loved one to accept the care they need isn't always easy. Here's what to do when an...
Pandemic schooling options are not created equal for all families
From California to Washington D.C., school districts across the nation are returning to remote learning as COVID-19 cases continue to...
First back-to-school photos to hit the internet look deeply concerning
Schools have reopened in parts of Georgia, giving people around the country their first glimpses of what in-person classes might...
How to get kids excited about voting at any age
How do you explain voting for kids and raise civic-minded citizens? Here's how to teach kids about elections and get...
These new distance learning school schedules are already causing parents to stress
School districts offering distance learning options for the fall are beginning to send out their new schedules, and the plans...
Choosing Quality Senior Care Providers
Facilitated by Sheri LaBree and Erin Winsor If you’re a family caregiver, you may be making decisions without enough information...
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...
Mom’s supportive reaction to teen daughter’s pregnancy is going viral
A mom on TikTok is going viral for the way she responded to finding out her 17-year-old daughter is pregnant....
Is it safe to take my senior loved one to the hospital during COVID-19?
No matter how far along we get in this global pandemic, it remains challenging to get a grip on everyday...
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...
Teachers say they are preparing their wills before heading back to school
As the U.S. continues its national argument over when and how to reopen schools, the push for in-person learning and...
Election Day 2024: How to register to vote and get ready to cast your ballot
Learn how to register to vote and check out voter registration deadlines by state so you can make a plan...
Organize with color: 10 ways to declutter and beautify at home
This simple trick goes a long way toward helping everyone in the household quickly find stuff — no labels required...
Learning pod safety 101: What to know before you form your own
The start of a new school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has many parents on edge. More than half of...
4 ways teachers can earn money outside the classroom
Given that educators around the country felt underpaid, undervalued and frustrated that their voices were not being heard before COVID-19,...
Pod schools are the newest pandemic trend, but will they hurt more than help?
Learning pods, home schooling pods, microschools, pandemic pods, nano-schools: These are all names being used to describe the newest pod...
5 critical kids health tips for fall, according to medical experts
In mid-July, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Robert Redfield said he’s concerned that the...
Without a bailout, child care centers may not survive the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced child and day care center closures, which has put a huge strain on both working...
7 ways families can stay connected to senior loved ones during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for families hoping to stay in touch with vulnerable loved ones. Those who...
How co-parents can agree on a back-to-school plan, according to experts
Summer wasn’t even in full swing before parents around the country began fretting over the specifics of the 2020-2021 school...
What Black parents have to teach their kids that white parents don’t
By now, you’ve likely heard about “the talk” Black parents have to give their children. The one where we tell...
Schools shouldn’t necessarily reopen, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new statement this week on the contentious topic of reopening schools....
Care.com 2020 Back to School Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2020 Back to School Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is...
14 ways teachers say parents can help as we return to school in a pandemic
As the 2020-2021 school year approaches, teachers who had to pivot to virtual instruction last year are steeling themselves to...
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and caregivers need to know
As cases of the COVID-19 continue to rise, people concerned for senior loved ones’ safety have good reason to continue...