childcare

  1. New Moms

    How a nanny share works

    By Katie Kavulla on Apr 9, 2013
    Want a nanny, but without the burden of the expense? Consider a nanny share! In most cases, a nanny share is when more than one...
  2. Babysitters and Childcare

    Childcare solutions: What is a mother's helper?

    By Naomi de la Torre on Mar 27, 2013
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    You love your kids, but sometimes they drive you to the edge of sanity. It would be great to hire a regular babysitter, but your...
  3. Babysitters and Childcare

    Setting babysitter expectations

    By Katie Kavulla on Feb 23, 2013
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    Help your sitter know what you expect when you use guidelines — in advance — to get on the same page.
  4. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    Family finances: Opting into dependent care programs

    By Kelly Phillips Erb on Jan 15, 2013
    It’s expensive to raise a child these days. In fact, according to a report from Child Care Aware , it’s more costly to pay for...
  5. Babysitters and Childcare

    Parting ways with your sitter

    By Monica Beyer on Jul 12, 2012
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    When it's time to move on from a happy childcare situation due to a move, a change in job status or something similar, it can be...
  6. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Chasing the Dream: Do you need childcare?

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 20, 2012
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    When you are lucky enough to work at home, it's tempting to forgo childcare in favor of saving money and having the kids home with...
  7. Babysitters and Childcare

    Is your child ready to stay home without a babysitter? 

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on May 31, 2012
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    Can your child stay home alone without you arranging for a sitter to come? SheKnows offers some tips to help you determine if your...
  8. Luxury & Spa

    Full service spa blooms in the Arizona desert

    By Nicole Yontz on May 16, 2012
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    Visiting the salon is invigorating. You walk in with tired tresses, jagged nails or dull skin and you emerge feeling like a new...
  9. Babysitters and Childcare

    5 Signs of a bad babysitter

    By Michelle Maffei on May 11, 2012
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    You search the earth high and low to find the perfect caregiver for your baby, but can you spot red flags that your childcare...
  10. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Summer vacation childcare options for WAHMs

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 1, 2012
    Don’t look now, but summer is coming. Crazy right? Before we know it, school will be out and work-at-home moms everywhere will be...
  11. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom Blogger Face-off: Would you bring a nanny on your family vacation?

    By Audrey McClelland on Apr 30, 2012
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    The summer is when many families go on vacations. Should vacations just be for the family? Or do you think bringing a nanny is a...
  12. Babysitters and Childcare

    Hire a nanny with her own kids in tow?

    By Michelle Maffei on Apr 19, 2012
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    You're looking for someone to care for your little one, but would you hire a nanny with her own kids in tow? A seasoned sitter comes...
  13. Babysitters and Childcare

    Keeping your babysitter happy

    By Jen Klein on Sep 11, 2011
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    If you've found a good sitter that your kids like and who is dependable, you've got a good thing going. Sometimes finding the good...
  14. Preschoolers

    How to find the perfect preschool

    By Michelle Maffei on Aug 9, 2011
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    Picking the perfect preschool can be as challenging as finding the perfect baby name, but with a little research -- and the right...
  15. Babysitters and Childcare

    Top 5 Interview questions to ask a potential nanny

    By Laura Willard on Jun 14, 2011
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    Once you’ve decided that a nanny is right for your family and you have potential candidates, it’s time to get down to the business...
  16. Babysitters and Childcare

    Hiring a Nanny: Top 5 steps to take

    By Laura Willard on May 30, 2011
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    You’ve determined you need a nanny, you’ve found a great candidate and you’re ready to hire her. Stop! Before you officially hire a...
  17. Babysitters and Childcare

    The lowdown on live-in summer nannies

    By Laura Willard on May 26, 2011
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    Many families are faced with a summer childcare dilemma -- the kids are out of school! How do you handle childcare for the summer?...
  18. Babysitters and Childcare

    Checking a babysitter's driving record

    By Michelle Ehrich on Apr 18, 2011
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    Is it feasible to check the driving record for a potential nanny or babysitter? Here's how you can verify that the childcare...
  19. Babysitters and Childcare

    Choosing a teenage babysitter

    By Michelle Ehrich on Apr 13, 2011
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    For generations, teenagers have been the first line of babysitters (after siblings, of course). Here are some tips on how you can...
  20. Babysitters and Childcare

    How to find a good childcare program for your child

    By Mary Fetzer on Apr 11, 2011
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    Finding quality care for your child during those vital, formative years is one of the biggest challenges you'll face as a parent....