Strokes in dogs: Everything you need to know about symptoms, causes and treatment
Experts discuss dog stroke symptoms, along with tips for recovery at home.
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As baby boomers move into old age, who will care for us?
My high school buddies and I recently got together and reminisced about old times. “Can you believe we’re 60?” we...
The cost of caregiving: Meet the millennials taking a 2nd (unpaid) shift
At the tender age of 14, Angelina, an earnest and soft-spoken middle schooler, began caring for her mother, who suffered...
On the Park Bench: How this social worker-turned-nanny helps kids deal with the emotional stuff
Erin G. has been caring for children for as long as she can remember. Her mother ran an in-home daycare,...
Exclusive SF Bay Area Workshop: Becoming a Super Nanny
Join Sydnee Cochran a professional Nanny & Doula and with 10 years+ experience, for a FREE workshop designed to help...
Yes, mom burnout is a thing. But you can work through it with these real-mom tips
I’m running away to join the circus, I text my best friend. Another friend listens as I confess a secret...
10 spooky Halloween dessert recipes
Let these Halloween-inspired dessert ideas inspire the treat making for your Halloween celebrations.
‘What do you call your private parts?’ and other awkward conversations to have with your nanny — and how to do it professionally
When I was working as a nanny, a mother gave me a heads up before my first day with her...
The biggest mistakes nannies make when determining pay
The first question most new nannies have: How much should I charge? There are a lot of factors to consider...
6 mistakes I made my first year as a mom — which you can avoid
The journey of becoming a new parent is as beautiful and joyous as it is messy and exhausting. Most of...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s top 4 tips for new nannies
A professional caregiver, Krista C. says she learned a lot about advocating for herself from watching “Judge Judy.” Some of...
Best Ways to Help Your Daughter Achieve Her Dreams
A happy and confident daughter is something every parent dreams of having. Unfortunately, the world isn’t always kind to our...
On the Park Bench: How a young college student commands respect as a nanny
Alex G. has always adored children and babies. She started babysitting neighborhood kids when she was just 12, and she...
3 reasons you might need to let your nanny go — and how to do it gracefully
Once you’ve gone through the arduous process of finding and hiring a nanny, the last thing on your mind is...
Caregiver confessions: Your 20 most embarrassing moments on the job
We’ve all been there: A mistake made on the job that has you blushing for days. This week we asked caregivers...
Helping Children After a Disaster – How Parents Can Help Children Cope With Tragedy
Effects on Children With social media, news coverage, and talk at school, children are exposed more than ever to events...
4 Activities Your Dog Is Sure to Enjoy
Caring for your furry pooch seems like a full-time job as he/she constantly needs your care, love, and attention. Left...
September “Senior Sense” Explaining Dementia to Children
“Mom, how come Grandma doesn’t remember my name? I keep repeating it, but she doesn’t recognize me.” For young children,...
What to do when grandparents don’t respect your parenting rules
I often find myself wishing my family lived closer to either set of grandparents. From free childcare and frequent family dinners...
6 Baby’s Closet Essentials
Hardly anything in life beats the excitement of getting ready to give birth and welcome a new member into your...
Real Talk with Nannies: How to empower your child’s emotions
In today’s world, we quickly learn that it is our duty to protect our kids. If they cry, we must...
Conversaciones reales con niñeras: ¿Cómo empoderar las emociones de los niños?
En el mundo de hoy, aprendemos rápidamente que es nuestro deber proteger a nuestros niños y que si lloran, debemos...
On the Park Bench: How an energetic ‘Granny Nanny’ always gets the gig
In a world driven by technology, there’s still no substitute for meeting face to face. Just ask Oakland, California-area caregiver...
Seattle just passed a bill of rights for domestic workers. Here’s what you need to know
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...
On the Park Bench: How an actress who nannies sings her way through toothbrush time and temper tantrums
Every child care provider knows that taking care of children can call for some serious acting skills. (How many times...
It’s National Breastfeeding Month & I’m Fired Up!
It’s National Breastfeeding Month and I am fired up!! Why? Everywhere I turn moms and babies are under attack...
Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter
We inherit a lot from our parents: their traits, their looks and even their stuff — perhaps too much of their...
6 questions to help you decide if a nanny job is right for you
Before taking a nanny job, be sure to ask your potential employer — and yourself — the following questions.
11 things to bring on a nanny interview
It can take some work to find a nanny job that meets your qualifications. But once a family is interested...
9 ways to stand out when looking for a nanny job
With 1.2 million people working in child care, it can be difficult to stand out, if you’re looking to land...
On the Park Bench: How a self-proclaimed Mary Poppins has endeared families for decades
Jessica G.’s license plate says it all: M Poppins, a reference to Hollywood’s most famous nanny, Mary Poppins. It’s a...
On the Park Bench: A nanny’s tips for assessing and building strong family-nanny relationships
The key to success as a nanny? Finding that perfect family fit, says Martha K., a nanny of more than...
The First Day W/ A New Family:
I worked as a temporary nanny for a long time, with this type of work I had many different families all...
What I wish parents knew about school: Advice from a teacher
As summer draws to a close, the excitement and nervousness about a new school year comes creeping in. Throughout my...
On the Park Bench: 5 Questions with Yoselin
Originally from Venezuela, Yoselin is a lawyer, nanny, and lifelong learner. In between masters degrees and desk jobs, she has...
6 affordable after-school activities your kids will love
As back-to-school season nears, parents may feel a sense of relief that they’ll no longer have to find ways to...
August “Senior Sense” – Are you your parent’s keeper?
To understand the nuances of caregiving and how to navigate this uncertain terrain, I had a chance to interview Jody...
Check Out These 5 Amazingly-Creative Party Invites For Your Kid’s Birthday Party!
We’re pretty sure how much of a big deal your kid’s birthday is and how everything needs to be just...
August “Senior Sense” Are You Your Parent’s Keeper? Interview with author Jody Gastfriend
By Rudri Patel, Attorney & Writer/ Editor To understand the nuances of caregiving and how to navigate this uncertain terrain,...
This is how much child care costs in 2018
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 Child care costs rose for...