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Are you ready for a 2nd baby? 6 questions to help you decide

If you’re an overwhelmed parent of one child, and hyperventilating at the idea of trying for baby No. 2, you’re...

How can I become a dog walker and turn it into a business?

From landing your first dog walking job to starting a full-fledged dog walking business, here’s what experts say you need...

5 top online, low-cost will services for estate planning

According to a recent Gallup poll, 56% of Americans do not have a will. Dying without a will means that state laws will...

Got child care experience? Here are 7 great careers, plus tips for getting ahead

Caring for kids can be a rewarding and fun job, and — because you’re ambitious — you might naturally start...

8 big, fat parenting anxieties and how to cope with them

As a mother, it seems as if I spend an inordinate amount of time imagining all the terrible things that...

The complete list of daycare options

Experts break down the most common daycare options, including preschool, to help you decide which ones might be best for...

What is a durable power of attorney and what questions should you ask them

What is a durable power of attorney? Here's a simple explainer of this important document and why you need it.

6 qualities to help any daycare teacher shine

I remember clearly the first time I dropped off my first child at daycare. I was so scared to leave...

10 unexpected life changes when you become a family caregiver

Many new family caregivers are unprepared for the experience. Here, experts offer insight on some of the unexpected highs and...

8 strategies for maintaining happiness and success in your daycare job

If you’re starting a new job at a daycare, you’re probably wondering, “How can I make the most of this...

Behavioral challenges with Alzheimer’s: Tips for caregivers

Over time, changes in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia can lead to more and more puzzling and disturbing...

A rock and a hard place: A family caregiver’s account of her mother’s final months

Caught between my dying mother and my teenaged son, I felt as if I couldn’t do anything right. Or could...

Child care assistance programs by state: How to find out if you qualify

Among the many expenses you will incur as a parent, the cost of quality child care is one of the...

How to write a day care resume to impress any director [with resume template]

If you’re applying for day care positions, listen up: “As child care educators, we want the most intelligent, organized and...

5 things to look for in a daycare discipline policy

Discover key questions to ask and signs of a positive daycare discipline policy that supports child growth and effectively manages...

What’s the difference between in-home daycare and a daycare center?

It's not easy choosing between in-home daycare vs. a daycare center. Here, child care experts break down the benefits to...

The first 90 days: How to know your new daycare is a good fit

Explore important signs a new daycare is a good fit for your child, highlighting comfort and joy in their new...

Starting your new daycare job: 7 tips for a successful first day

First day at your daycare job? Get first-day tips for quickly learning the role, dressing comfortably, and making a great...

Vacationing with senior parents: 5 tips for a successful family trip

Traveling with senior parents is both stressful and incredibly rewarding. Here's how to make it more the latter.

The 12 best voice assistant hacks for kids

It’s 4:45 p.m. on a rainy Monday afternoon, and I’m pulling dinner ingredients out of the fridge while giving the...

March “Senior Sense”: How to Talk to Parents About Needing Care

By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP Senior Care Clara always had a contentious relationship with her fiercely-independent mother, and things didn’t...

Here are the daycare job requirements you need to land your ideal position

Turn your love for kids into a career. Learn about daycare job requirements, different care settings and what employers look...

What do you need to work at a daycare?

Discover the education, skills, personality traits and safety requirements needed to work at a daycare.

Wheelchair accessible home: Tips for making it work

Preparing a home so that it’s wheelchair accessible can be stressful. Usually, when you need to move a relative into...

Dog losing hair? Here are potential causes and solutions

Dog losing hair and you can't figure out why? Here, experts share causes of dog hair loss, along with tips...

When your kid hates after-school care, here’s what to do about it

The first time my children told me they hated after-school care, I thought they were being overly dramatic. I had...

‘Rideshare’ transportation for kids: Which app is best — and is it safe?

Don't have time to drive your kids all over creation everyday? These rideshare for kids apps can help out your...

The 25 best games for 2-year-olds

Close out the apps and remove the elaborate board games from your shopping cart. When it comes to entertaining a 2-year-old,...

What to do when someone dies without a will

Dying without a will: It sounds dire. What happens to the deceased’s assets? Who makes the decisions? Admittedly, the situation...

Should you write your own will or hire a lawyer?

If you don’t yet have a last will and testament, you might be wondering if you really need to hire...

Nursing Homes in America

From the moment we’re born, our parents have the responsibility to watch over and care for us. For most...

8 fun questions to get the kids in your carpool talking and sharing

Any parent of a toddler will tell you that a car ride with their little one is rarely a quiet...

Health Care Over the Age 55

Call it the era of American longevity: Currently, approximately 35 million citizens are 65 or older, a tenfold increase over the past...

Care. It takes a village

Five years ago almost to the day (January 24), I stood on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange...

6 parent-tested strategies for juggling your kids’ busy after-school schedules

When I first signed my twin boys up for taekwondo classes at age 3 as a way to help them...

Nanny cams: What parents need to know before installing a home security camera

While it’s one thing to buy a smart camera like a Ring camera to monitor for things like burglary, there...

Language Development Milestones for 2-Year-Olds

Even when you’re not sure what your 2-year-old is saying, do you nod along and do your best? That’s a...

5 unexpected ways the government shutdown is hurting families

Kerry A., stay-at-home mom of two, isn’t in full-blown panic mode about the government shutdown — at least not yet. Her husband,...

We all lie to our kids’ pediatricians. Here’s what you can do about it

According to a recent study, between 60 and 80% of patients say they haven’t told their doctors the truth or...

February “Senior Sense”: We Are Not Our Parents’ Parents

By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP Senior Care | Recently published on Yale University Press I often refer to my 89-year-old...