Childcare

How Much Does a Babysitter Cost in 2024?

Nov 22, 2024

How Much Does a Babysitter Cost in 2024?

When it comes to childcare, parents are always looking for the best option for their families.

How Much Does Daycare Cost in 2024? The Stats Are Sobering

Oct 2, 2024

How Much Does Daycare Cost in 2024? The Stats Are Sobering

Going back to work after having a baby is not a cheap thing to do.

Tiger Parenting Can Create High Achievers, but at What Cost?

Sep 30, 2024

Tiger Parenting Can Create High Achievers, but at What Cost?

It's been over a decade now since tiger parenting became a parenting buzzword with the release of Amy Chua's book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" in 2011.

The Biggest Loser of the Presidential Debate? The Childcare Crisis

Jun 28, 2024

The Biggest Loser of the Presidential Debate? The Childcare Crisis

When moderator Jake Tapper asked President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump about the childcare crisis during last night's presidential debate, my ears perked up.

What It's Like to Be a Celebrity Nanny

Jun 12, 2024

What It's Like to Be a Celebrity Nanny

There's a secret game of "Where's Waldo?" going on among celebrities.

The US Is Facing a Childcare Crisis — Here's What Needs to Be Done to Fix It

Nov 2, 2023

The US Is Facing a Childcare Crisis — Here's What Needs to Be Done to Fix It

There's a childcare crisis unfolding in this country — full stop.

How to Find a Babysitter You and Your Kids Love and Trust

Sep 21, 2023

How to Find a Babysitter You and Your Kids Love and Trust

Working parents may need (or want) childcare assistance for numerous reasons, all of which are valid.

Au Pairs Are More Accessible Than You Might Think

Jan 5, 2023

Au Pairs Are More Accessible Than You Might Think

Child-care decisions can weigh heavily on a parent or parent-to-be.

How to Work From Home When Your Kids Are Sick, According to Experts

Dec 8, 2022

How to Work From Home When Your Kids Are Sick, According to Experts

It's the phone call that every parent dreads: a school nurse or daycare caregiver says your child is sick and needs to be picked up.

23 Thoughtful Gifts For Nannies and Babysitters

Aug 12, 2022

23 Thoughtful Gifts For Nannies and Babysitters

Whether it be a handful of birthdays or the holiday season, there always seems to be an endless list of people you need to buy gifts for.

The 4 Key Takeaways From Joe Biden's Speech That Parents Will Want to Remember

Apr 29, 2021

The 4 Key Takeaways From Joe Biden's Speech That Parents Will Want to Remember

In his first address to Congress, President Joe Biden touched on immigration, police reform, and climate change, but perhaps the topic that hit closest to home for those with kids underfoot was his official introduction of the American Families Plan, which he said will be a "once-in-a-generation investment" that addresses four of the biggest challenges facing families, and children in particular, today.

Tag Yourself in Amy Schumer's Cluttered, Post-Child-Care Kitchen — I'm the Orange Peels

Mar 2, 2021

Tag Yourself in Amy Schumer's Cluttered, Post-Child-Care Kitchen — I'm the Orange Peels

How's Amy Schumer handling life at home without child care, you ask?