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...
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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...
Teacher’s fiery takedown about reopening schools is something we all need to hear
The COVID-19 pandemic has many people debating whether it’s safe for children to return to school, but there’s one important...
12 parents share their plans and fears for going back to school during COVID-19
It’s still summer time, but all over the country, parents, child care providers and educators are already scrambling to make...
I quit my job due to the pandemic and feel like a failure as a working mom
As a working mom, the COVID-19 pandemic hit my life like a nuclear bomb. Overnight, I went from being an...
Is my child transgender? What experts say parents need to know
If you're questioning if your child might be transgender, this guide can help you navigate and support their journey.
Talking to kids about race and racism with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Over the course of the past several weeks, we’ve all watched and read in sadness and anger as Black men...
How COVID-19 is setting women back decades, at both work and at home
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but it’s been exceptionally ugly out there for working women and moms....
Parents hold a gender reveal do-over to celebrate their transgender daughter
When Julie Hindsley found out she was expecting a baby boy in 2014, she celebrated in the same way many...
This secret hand signal could save victims of domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a serious global issue, and the problem may be getting worse for many families during the...
Pregnancy risks are even higher for Black moms now, thanks to climate change
The recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor, among countless other Black Americans, is requiring the U.S....
Kindergarten teacher breaks down racism and activism in video kids can understand
The recent protests against police brutality have sparked a nationwide conversation about racial justice. Confederate monuments are being torn down,...