The 9 best parenting tweets of the week
With the weather heating up (sunscreen season is upon us!) and end of year activities in full swing, parents have...
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What every breastfeeding mom should know about using marijuana, edibles and CBD
Now that marijuana is legal for medicinal and/or recreational purposes in more than half the country — and the stigma...
12 babysitting kit essentials to pack for every gig
Pack a babysitter kit and look like a pro. Here's what experts recommend throwing into your bag.
How to be a strong advocate for your elderly parents
It was close to midnight. I was worried, tired and cold. Why are emergency rooms always so cold? A few...
Arthritis in dogs and cats: Signs, treatment and prevention
Here's what experts say you need to know about arthritis in pets, including symptoms and treatment, as well as health...
How to Eat a Balanced Diet on a Busy Schedule
Some days, you probably find yourself snacking on baby puffs more often than eating a sit-down meal. In fact, finding...
8 things to do before your summer nanny’s first day
Your kids are counting the days until school lets out. Meanwhile, you’re counting the days you have left to figure...
The 9 best parenting tweets of the week
The end of the school year plus a three-day weekend? You bet parents had a lot to say on Twitter...
What is a birth doula? How they can help during pregnancy, delivery and beyond
Experts and parents share how a birth doula can guide you on this thrilling and, at times, overwhelming journey.
The 10 best parenting tweets of the week
It’s not easy to tweet while parenting, but the moms and dads of Twitter seem to pull it off — with...
What experts think of breastfeeding supplements — and which ones to use if you need them
For some lucky women, breastfeeding is a walk in the park. For others, it’s an uphill battle. From plugged milk...
Is drinking while breastfeeding always a bad idea?
After growing a human inside your body for nine months and then providing her with food (on little sleep and...
6 confessions of ‘mom guilt’ and expert advice to change this thinking
Since picking my son up from our babysitter and putting him down for bed, I can name at least a...
How to be the best nanny or sitter for a family during divorce
Here's what to do (and what not to do) as a nanny or sitter during a divorce, plus expert advice...
Hospital visitation rights: 3 things you should know
If you’ve ever spent time in a hospital, you know that visitors can be a welcome — and sometimes essential...
How to juggle parent and kid care in the summer months
Navigating life in the sandwich generation is tough enough during the cooler fall, winter and spring seasons, but the challenge...
The 10 best parenting tweets of the week
Once again, the fantastic moms and dads of Twitter helped the rest of us remember we are not alone on this...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)
I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...
Parents confess: The parent I thought I’d be vs. the parent I really am
Prior to parenting, I had it all figured out — or so I thought. I’d breastfeed exclusively until my child...
I spent 30 years advising families on senior care — and I still wasn’t ready to take care of my mom
“I’m sorry for keeping my phone on,” I said as I introduced myself at a recent conference. I was excited...
June “Senior Sense”: I Spent 30 Years Advising Families On Senior Care And I Still Wasn’t Ready To Care For My Mom
By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP Senior Care | Recently published on Yale University Press “I’m sorry for keeping my phone...
How to care for a baby’s umbilical cord
From how long it takes for the umbilical cord to fall off and the proper way to clean it to...
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
So much happened in the world this week — and the moms and dads of Twitter didn’t miss a beat. They...
6 ways to prepare your older child for baby No. 2
Since the day he or she arrived, your firstborn child has been the center of your world. It makes sense,...
14 lunch ideas for kids
We’re always trying to learn new ways to help keep our children healthy, strong and prepared to face the day....
Gum grafting: What to know about gum recession, surgery and alternatives
If your dentist or periodontist has uttered the words gum recession — or worse — gum grafting surgery, your receding...
Worms in dogs: What are the types, symptoms and treatments
Your dog hasn’t been behaving normally over the past few weeks. You talk to your dog walker or doggy day care about it,...
Care.com 2019 Caregiver Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2019 Caregiver Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s 3 tips for creating ‘magical moments’
There are few things more satisfying for parents than seeing a child hit a developmental milestone — from a first...
On the Park Bench: Mom of 7-turned child care provider shares her secrets for juggling multiple children
When Julie L. embarked on a job search five years ago, she says she began by asking herself, “What am...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s tips for finding and keeping the ‘one’ (perfect family, that is)
Finding that special someone to love can be difficult. Finding that special family to work for long-term can be just...
What is PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly) and how do you qualify?
When federal and state government agencies began to develop community-based health services in the 1970s, the federal government, through the...
What happens when term life insurance expires
Picture it: 10, 20, 30 years ago. Your past, responsible self purchased life insurance that would keep your family covered...
6 steps to becoming a rockstar summer sitter
There are quite a few perks to being a babysitter in the summertime. “Every day can be a new adventure,”...
Caregiver guilt is perfectly normal — and truly painful: Here’s how to cope
Caregiver guilt is common and can be a sign that a family caregiver has their own unmet needs. Here’s how...
Working for new parents? Follow these 6 tips
Starting a caregiving job for new parents can be exciting because you have a sweet bundle of joy to cuddle...
How to select the right insurance advisor
When it comes to buying insurance, these days many of us turn to the Internet first. Nearly three-quarters of consumers in the...
Do you need a probate lawyer? 4 questions to ask
Navigating the probate process can be tricky and time-consuming for any executor. As the person in charge of carrying out the...
The 6 steps of probating an estate
After a person dies, it can be difficult to know what is to be done with the property and possessions...
Do you need a health care proxy if you’re married?
A health care proxy, also known as a durable power of attorney for health care or a medical power of attorney, is...