Understanding pet sitting certifications for sitters and dog walkers
Holding a pet sitter or dog walker certification can help set you apart from the crowd. Here are the best...
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The 10 best states to be a nanny or babysitter
Care.com’s first survey of child care providers asked more than 4,000 nannies and babysitters about their wages, benefits, career paths...
Is it ever OK to admit you have a favorite child?
When it comes to parenting multiple kids, there’s one rule most parents try to stick to: Don’t play favorites. Despite...
November “Senior Sense”: 6 Simple Ways to Make a Home Safe for Seniors to Age In
By Marisa Cohen Enjoying post-retirement in the home you raised your children in — or in the comfy condo you...
Care.com’s 2019 Cost of Holidays Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2019 Cost of Holidays Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is...
This is how much senior care costs in 2019
As Baby Boomers move into their golden years, their adult-aged children are feeling the financial and emotional strain of caring...
Pregnancy discrimination is real and these women’s stories prove it
Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life, but it’s also a time when people start treating them completely...
Baby at 3 months: The developmental milestones to expect
Wondering what 3-month-old milestones your baby should be hitting? Here's what to look out for.
More parents are saying ‘no’ to homework and teachers might agree
It’s hard to know who dreads homework more: kids or their parents. After a long day, so many families come...
Is climate change a reason to stop having kids?
When you’re a parent, worrying about your children is a full-time job. But in an age of political tumult and...
10 ways to help a mom or dad friend with cancer
There’s never a great time for a cancer diagnosis, but it can be especially tough when you have young children...
Mom makes kids sign strict ‘sleepover contract’ and parents aren’t having it
For a kid, a sleepover is the ultimate fun night with friends. For parents, on the other hand, a sleepover...
My preschooler wants to know what we’re doing about climate change
“I want it to rain like this all the time,” he said. I looked at him in surprise. Tropical Storm...
DIY natural cleaner swaps for a more eco-friendly home
Explore effective homeopathic cleaning solutions with DIY natural cleaners that are safe for your family and the environment.
7 in 10 parents knowingly send a sick child to school, according to a new poll
With a new school year comes renewed fears of germs swirling around classrooms and being passed from kid to kid,...
Parents: 11 things to do when you’re stressed
Whether you’re the parent of a tantrum-loving toddler or an eye-rolling, rule-pushing teen, having kids can be stressful. And, obviously,...
7 benefits of green cleaning
As lives become busier, overscheduled and more stressful, it’s easy to gravitate toward the latest products that promise to make annoying...
15 ways youth sports are absolutely awesome and truly terrible, according to parents
Don’t get us wrong. Youth sports are great. They build character, teach sportsmanship and show the incredible benefits of physical...
Screen time could be the drug-free mood-booster every person with dementia needs
Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods — from confusion to anger, sadness...
How to tell a parent you suspect their child may have different needs
As caregivers, we want to provide the best care for our charges. But what happens when you work with a...
8 common misconceptions about nannies that need to go
As a nanny, or even a day care worker or babysitter, you put in the work. You take care...
How to help kids focus and pay attention
It can be incredibly frustrating to call out to your child for dinner or ask them to come inside, only...
What is an au pair and how much does one cost?
Wondering if an au pair is the right child care choice for your family? Here’s what to consider, including pay...
What to eat before the SAT test (and what not to eat)
The morning you take the SAT test — while nerves may prevent you from feeling famished — is not the...
Parents refuse to reveal baby’s sex in order to avoid gender stereotypes
Gender-neutral parenting has become a much bigger trend in recent years. Major retailers have started emphasizing gender-neutral kids’ clothing and...
October “Senior Sense”: Self Care Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers on the Brink of Burnout
Caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a full-time commitment. Even if you’re not living with your loved one full time,...
More parents are bringing babies to work. Here’s why!
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day typically falls on April 23, but for some parents, it’s actually every...
Mom-to-be refuses stepmom’s parenting advice because she’s not ‘a birth mother’
When you’re expecting a baby, it can feel like everyone in the world wants to offer you parenting advice. It’s...
Why I’m glad my teenager still trick-or-treats — and why every house should welcome older kids on Halloween
If I’m honest, I thought trick-or-treating would have lost its luster by now. I assumed we’d be spending the teen...
15 parents talk homework and how you’re never getting those 3 hours back
The good news is school’s back in session, and parents everywhere have a little more peace and quiet, as well...
Why moms are rethinking ‘wine mom’ culture
We used to associate motherhood with mom jeans and dark under-eye circles. Now, it seems, people associate it with wine...
How to find special needs child care that’s right for your family
Special needs child care comes in many forms; the ideal type can vary depending on the child’s needs and preferences,...
Why does potty training regression happen and how can I get my child back on track?
Here's why potty training regression typically happens in kids and what you can do about it.
‘Platonic parents’ are having kids without the romance: Can this work?
It used to be that the word “family” conjured images of the stereotypical mom, dad, two kids, a dog and...
To wean or not to wean? When and how to stop breastfeeding
There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint for a mother and child’s experience with breastfeeding, and that’s true for the duration of how...
Parents are texting their kids in class so much that schools are banning phones
Is your child texting too much? That’s a question on many parents’ minds, especially as kids settle into a new...
Working women still do far more housework than working men
There’s no question that it’s difficult to work and run a household at the same time, but if you’re a...
Teenager’s lung collapses from vaping — here’s what every kid (and parent) needs to know
These days most teens are aware of the dangers that come with things like doing drugs or smoking cigarettes, but...
Signs your toddler may be becoming a bully — and what to do about it
It can be hard to admit when your formerly sweet-natured baby begins exhibiting aggressive behavior as a toddler. Seeing your...
What is sundowning in dementia? The signs and how to cope
Sundown syndrome in dementia is common and distressing, but it can be managed. Here’s what families need to know.