December “Senior Sense”: The Hidden Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP Senior Care | Recently published on Forbes.com When Rick could not remember where he kept...
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May “Senior Sense”- Creating a Legacy that Endures: Grandparents Connecting with Grandchildren
“Mom, look at Grandma. She looks so pretty.” My twelve-year-old daughter discovered a picture of my mom in a box...
What to do if a child is sick in a nanny share
Learn tips to handle sick days in a nanny share with advice from parents who've made it work.
What Millennials really want to know about caregiving for their parents
Not long ago, I was invited to speak—virtually—to an audience that you wouldn’t normally think of when you think about...
Women won the vote in 1920: Here are 13 quotes to celebrate how far we’ve come and where we need to go from here
This year marks the 98th anniversary of the year women won the right to vote. In honor of this monumental achievement (regardless...
On the Park Bench: How this nanny who cares for special needs kids keeps moving forward
Ana Deferrari, a New York City-based caregiver with more than 25 years experience, describes herself as a lifelong learner. She...
Maine’s Universal Home Care proposition could mean big changes for seniors and their caregivers
An initiative on the ballot in Maine this November could bring free home care for seniors and higher wages for...
The 6 food groups every kid should know
Here's a handy reference list of the food groups for kids, along with examples of the types of foods that...
Saying goodbye to your nanny: How to help kids with the transition
Sad? Confused? Worried about the kids? Here's how to say goodbye to your nanny, according to experts.
Parenting in public: Parent and non-parent opinions on child-raising practices
When you’re thinking about where to go for dinner at the end of a long week, or the kinds of...
8 babysitting activities so fun the kids won’t miss their parents
Experienced sitters and nannies know that keeping kids busy with fun, creative activities is the best way to prevent meltdowns...
9 simple tech hacks real parents say they can’t live without
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, at least that’s what the talking heads in Silicon Valley keep telling...
The hidden costs of Alzheimer’s disease
When Rick could not remember where he kept his trusted toolbox, and then forgot his computer passwords, Sandy — Rick’s...
Want to hire an au pair? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
Heard of au pairs but not quite sure what hiring one entails — or even if it’s the right child care solution...
5 things I wish I’d known before caring for my grandmother with Alzheimer’s
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's is incredibly difficult. Here, one caregiver reflects on the things she wish she...
The Medicare card scam every senior should beware of
In an effort to reduce identity theft and fraud, new Medicare cards were sent out beginning in April to more...
School stress: Exploring 1,000 parents’ perceptions of the school season
Parents tend to get overlooked when it comes to the impact of a hectic school schedule. The reality is that...
How will technology change care work?
This interview originally appeared on apolitical.co. It’s presented here with permission of the publisher. Workers in the care sector are...
7 Awesome Activities for Elderly People
Participating in activities can have a positive effect on elderly people’s memory, physical health and social relationships. But as we get older, it...
Community Happenings- 10/15/18
? Question of the week ? ?How do you handle asking for time off for the holidays? ? Have a question you want...
On the Park Bench: How this nanny turns everyday tasks into adventure and fun
In a previous chapter of her career, Laura V., a classically trained French chef, spent hours serving up decadent dishes. But...
The 6 most common ways kids get injured — and how to prevent them
Getting hurt is part of being a kid — and we all want to stick to minor bumps and bruises...
6 parenting styles from other countries we can all learn from
Parenting is hard. Even on our best days, when our children are happy, well-fed, somehow still dressed in unstained clothes...
Power of attorney: Know the types and how to draft a form
A power of attorney (POA) form is a legal document saying you’re granting someone else (the attorney-in-fact) the power to...
The 5 biggest decisions you’ll make before your baby turns 1
Like most new parents, I spent a lot of my baby’s first year on the internet. After the baby fell...
What ‘Succession’ and Sumner Redstone can teach us about planning ahead for senior care
Many of us have read the titillating and tragic story of Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of Viacom, and the...
How to build a strong peer network of professional nannies
Networking with other nannies is a great way to form playgroups, share ideas and advice, find new jobs and simply...
Care.com is committed to advancing a national paid leave plan that works for all
Care.com is proud to stand with more than 75 business leaders calling for a strong, sustainable and inclusive national paid...
How to get the work contract you deserve
Thaty is a member of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization for the respect and dignity of domestic workers....
How Care.com and non-profits are bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to Europe’s refugee crisis
By Laura Esnaola Today, Care.com is standing with Tent Partnership for Refugees — a non-profit organization founded by Chobani CEO Hamdi...
Hot spots on dogs: Causes, treatments and home remedies
Sure, they’re commonly known as hot spots, but in some cases, “hot mess” may be a more accurate description. Hot...
5 questions to ask yourself before making a will
Most of us know that we should have a will — it’s just a matter of getting around to doing it. Regardless...
Finding a Job Oasis in America’s Child Care Desert
The demand for reliable, quality child care professionals is significant and growing. Caring for children can be a fulfilling and...
What an elder law attorney does — and why you might need one
An elder law attorney can be crucial for older adults. Here's what they do and when it's a good idea...
8 common parenting disagreements couples have — and how to handle them
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes… constant disagreements over how to handle the finances, what to feed...
How to care for a parent who couldn’t care for you
When my friend Morgan began caring for her father, I remember being surprised. I didn’t know Morgan’s dad was even...
On the Park Bench: The toolkit that makes this nanny a ‘child whisperer’
When Leslie, a classically trained opera singer, first started nannying more than 25 years ago, her friends would ask her...
How to protect and pump breast milk during a power outage
In motherhood, it always feels like disaster is looming. Whether someone hits the doorbell right when you get the baby...
The 4 legal documents every adult should have
It’s all too easy to put off getting your legal paperwork in order. But when a major crisis hits —...
October “Senior Sense”- Caregiving for Geriatric Mental Health
By Chandi Deitmer, LICSW, Senior Care Advisor As a caregiver already swept up in the complexities of older adult care,...