Parenting is forever changed by this pandemic, but it’s going to be worth it, right?
If there was one word to blanketly describe the feelings of living amid this pandemic, it might be “intense.” Intense...
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America is reopening, but there’s still not enough child care
Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in the U.S., many of us have been daydreaming about the day when stay-at-home orders...
Managing Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19
Facilitated by Jody Gastfriend & Chandi Deitmer. The unique circumstances of COVID-19 add an extra layer to the already complex...
Parents in quarantine share their best survival secrets
If you’re like a lot of parents, you’re probably struggling under the new demands of life during a pandemic. Parenting...
Expert-backed chart offers a more realistic take on homeschool hours for stressed parents
Distance learning, remote learning, home schooling: whatever you call it, it’s not easy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic made its way...
23 photos of celebrity moms living that breastfeeding life
It’s their Instagram accounts and they’ll do what they want to — and that includes posting breastfeeding photos and selfies,...
Caregivers and house cleaners: What a safe return to work after lockdown might look like
Across the country, people who’ve been staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19 are talking about going back to...
5 benefits of letting kids get bored
Unlike a spontaneous hug or an early morning, sleepy-eyed snuggle, hearing “I’m bored” from a child isn’t something that makes...
The dirtiest places in your house — and how to clean them
Uncover the dirtiest room in your home. Find out how personal hygiene impacts cleanliness and germ spread in your space.
Keeping my kid from his grandparents has been our family’s pandemic heartbreak
One morning, several weeks into staying home, my 20-month-old pointed to the frying pan drying on the stove from the...
Care.com 2020 Cost of Care Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2020 Cost of Care Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is...
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...
What’s safe for families to do – and not – during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus vigilance is all of our new reality. Schools are closed, social distancing is our new way of life and...
What coming out of lockdown might look like for families (Spoiler: It’s gonna be slow)
We may all be settling into our new normal in the era of COVID-19, but a longing for our old...
How 4 nannies handle cultural differences with families
In our vastly diverse and multicultural country, and increasingly our world, it’s pretty common to nanny for a family from...
What experts say parents should prepare now in case you get sick with COVID-19
If it feels like the global pandemic and its wide sweeping effects have turned your life upside down, you’re not...
Caregivers: 6 smart things to do right now for your post-pandemic job search
If you’re a professional caregiver, nanny or sitter who has recently lost work as a result of state-issued “stay-at-home” orders...
Caregivers: FAQs about employment and benefits during COVID-19
Nannies, babysitters and other in-home caregivers continue to adapt to COVID-19 as new rules and laws dictate how we do...
How coronavirus robbed our kids — and how to help them cope with the losses
Coronavirus, and all of the byproducts of it, has affected everyone differently. But for kids, a common theme has been...
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...
Can allergies cause fever in kids? Plus, answers to other common allergy questions
When spring or fall hits, allergic rhinitis — or seasonal allergies (or hay fever) as it’s often referred to —...
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...
6 healthy smoothie recipes for kids
Your little one probably loves their veggies about as much as they love the dentist. If eating their spinach is...
Navigating COVID-19: Additional precautions for families and caregivers
The safety of our members — both caregivers and families — is our highest concern. As we care for each...
The 10 best pacifiers, according to parents and experts
Whether you call it a binkie, a pacie or a dummy, many parents report that finding the pacifier that appealed...
How to store, freeze and thaw breast milk safely
Whether you’re trying to build up a supply of stored breast milk for your return to work or stockpiling for...
7 tips for in-person businesses moving their classes online
For everyone, it seems, there is a “new normal” in this time of coronavirus. Small business owners who run in-person...
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...
Planning for the financial and legal aspects of long-term care
Facilitated by Jody Gastfriend and Harry Margolis Our population is aging at an unprecedented pace. While many older adults will...
When child care can’t be cancelled: How one doctor and nanny have adapted for coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, parents are juggling everything from remote work to homeschooling their kids to keeping...
I’m a parent with COVID-19 symptoms: What should I do?
With schools closing, mandatory quarantines and grocery stores running out of staples across the country, it’s a scary time to...
7 ways parents can manage anxiety amid coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has taken over the news and our lives. Much of the American economy is shut down, and...
Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the U.S. and elsewhere, health officials are asking everyone to practice...
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...
April “Senior Sense”: Caregiving Through a Crisis
By Liz O’Donnell Caregiving on a good day, can be stressful. Caregiving during a crisis can feel completely overwhelming and...
How to soothe separation anxiety in your 2-year-old
Wondering where your little one's separation anxiety is coming from and when it’s going to end? Experts offer insight and...
Can a baby or toddler have seasonal allergies?
If spring or fall is in the air and your little one is suddenly sneezing up a storm or rubbing...
School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending child care crisis
Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to blizzards and other extreme weather events, but trying to...
13 parents give us a reason to laugh amid the coronavirus pandemic
It’s pretty shocking living in this new reality that is the coronavirus pandemic. Add being a parent to the mix, and...