If you’re a new mom struggling with postpartum insomnia, you’re not alone. Having sleep problems after childbirth is common, but there are things you can do to make it better. Read on to learn how. Why it happens. First things first—no, you’re not crazy! The stress and lifestyle changes that come with having a baby…

Kids have more homework today than ever before. They’re under a lot of pressure to succeed and get into a top college. The result is that many kids today are as stressed as adults.1 If arguments about homework are common in your otherwise happy home, or you’re a busy parent struggling to help your kids…

There’s a lot of talk lately about travel nannies. These childcare providers help ease the stress of traveling with kids, especially toddlers and babies. Hiring a travel nanny can improve your vacation experience by allowing you to focus on what matters: spending quality time with your family. Being on vacation doesn’t make the tasks of…

Finding the perfect in-home nanny can be a painstaking process. Once you’ve found the right person, you want to make sure they’re happy and want to stay. Finding a replacement can be expensive and time consuming. Worse, nanny turnover can be upsetting for kids. Childcare is physically and emotionally demanding work, and it’s not uncommon…

If you employ a nanny, you’re not required by law to provide medical insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) only requires large employers (defined as businesses with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees) to offer health insurance to employees. However, reimbursing part or all your nanny’s health insurance premium and offering benefits like paid time…