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...
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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,...
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Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 Child care costs rose for...
How 2 experts say you can help your kids beat back-to-school anxiety
As the summer draws to a close, many families are dealing with anxiety about going back to school — or in some...
Cost of Child Care Survey: 2017 Report
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 WALTHAM, Mass. — For the...
The first day of school: 9 fun traditions to start with your family
Entering a new grade is an important time in a child’s life. Establishing a first-day-of-school tradition is a fun way to...
Real talk with nannies: 20 tips for getting your first nanny job
Care.com recently posted the question: “What advice would you give a caregiver just starting out?” Here are my 20 tips for getting...
On the Park Bench: A Boston nanny’s balancing act means both child care and self care
“This is one of the only professions where you get paid to be passionate about someone,” says Shateara H., a...
Join the Movement for Childcare!
By Nina Perez I had my 20-week ultrasound last week for our first baby and my partner have never been more...
Airplane travel with kids: 20 tips for maintaining your sanity
Only six months after the birth of our third child, my husband and I decided to do something spontaneous and...
How single parents navigate summer child care challenges
There are lots of things to love about summer: Warmer temperatures, beach days, and barbecues are a few things that...
The summer child care challenge: making it work on a budget
Summertime means fun and games — but that usually comes at a price. Between all the camps and lessons and...
How much does a personal chef cost — and are they worth it?
How much is a personal chef? Learn which factors determine rates — and how the right chef can save you...