Our team recently came across an article called “17 People Who Maybe Should Have Hired a Babysitter.” It was supposed to be funny, but after taking a look- we’re not so sure!
Read through and let us know, what do you think should be done in these situations?
This year, a member of the Care.com family experienced a horrible loss- and it was felt by our whole team.
Michelle wanted to share her experience of a unique motherhood with the community. She has found that hearing other mothers experiences has been very healing as she continues learning that there is no wrong way to grieve.
Read Michelle’s moving story here.
It’s back-to-school time! Parent-teacher conferences are approaching and it’s helpful to go in prepared with the right questions. Having a good conference with your kids teachers is a great way to start off the year!
Check out this article by nprEd with some insightful tips on how to best use this conference time with new teachers!
Ever wonder what a typical conversation sounds like between other parents and their children? Katie, our global parenting expert, sometimes can’t believe the crazy things that come out when she talks to her kids—so she compiled a list of the funniest, silliest and best things she’s caught herself saying.
Check out these hilarious mommy quotes!
What are some of the crazy things you’ve said to your kids?
Forget spring cleaning—back to school season is when you really need to get your home in order! Our global parenting expert, Katie Bugbee, shares her best tricks for making those chaotic first days back much easier. We think you’ll especially love her video tutorials!
Check out this post to learn her tips to start this school year on the right foot.
What are your Back To School organizing secrets? Tell us!
The dog days of summer are all about beach trips—and our parenting expert Katie has notice that it takes a wee bit longer to pack now that she has kids. Fortunately for you, she created the packing list you need to give your little ones the best beach day ever!
Check out this post to see what Katie has on her list.
How do you pack for the beach with (or without) kids? Tell us!
Is summer vacation a time for kids to run and play, or an opportunity to continue learning? Sarah (AKA “momzilla”) makes sure her daughters study for at least half an hour, 5 days a week, all summer long. Then there’s Leisa, who cultivates “bored time” to help her kids develop creative and time-management skills. Who’s right?
Check out this post to hear them weigh in on the pros and cons of summertime homework.
Do you think kids should study over the summer? Tell us!
Remember summer vacation before kids, when your toughest decision was where to place your beach chair?
Now, it’s all about sandcastles, sidewalk chalk and trying to get sunblock onto a squirming kid. If you’ve ever come home from vacation needing another vacation, we get you.
Check out our list of funny, but true, signs that your summer vacation has kids!
What family vacation moments would you add to the list? Let us know!
Katie B. wanted her very young kids to have a great summer, but she wasn’t ready to send them to camp. Plus, she had the BEST nanny. Her creative solution? Let’s just say it involved 90 awesome ideas.
Check out this post to learn how you can create a camp at home!
Can your kids have the best summer without going to camp? Let us know your creative solutions!
Amy McCready has written several successful books about parenting, so we turned to her for advice: when it comes to rules and discipline, how can you get on the same page with your caregiver? With just a bit of work up front, you can avoid disagreements (and leave the stress behind) in 4 steps.
Check out this post to hear her 4 steps.
How do you set family rules with your caregivers? Tell us!
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