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2 weeks ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Crafts may really have their moment in preschool, but the truth is, there is no age limit when it comes to crafting. In fact, folks would be remiss if they gave up on crafts with age, as studies have shown that crafts for seniors boast a number of health benefits, including improving fine motor function, learning abilities and problem solving, as well as providing inner satisfaction and self-confidence. Also, they’re fun.
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3 weeks ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Fact: It’s always a good idea to have a few brain teasers for kids in your back pocket. Whether you want to stump them during a long car ride, while you’re in line at the grocery store or while you’re just hanging in the yard together, it’s a great way to pass time, bond and have a little fun. (Also, kids always love trying to best you with their thinking skills!)From animal riddles to tricky math problems, here are 55 brain teasers for kids. May the odds be ever in your favor, kiddos.
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1 month ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Figuring out how to pay for assisted living can be a challenge, since, in many situations, the money doesn’t come solely from one place.
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1 month ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Having extra help around the house in the form of a house cleaner can be super beneficial. In addition to the mental benefits that come with having a clean space, you no longer need to spend your weekends scrubbing bathrooms and countertops (hence, you’ll have more time). Before making the investment, though, it’s understandable to want to know exactly what you’re in for.
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1 month ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
TikTok and Instagram may have made sensory bottles popular, but experts have long-known about their benefits. “Sensory bottles, which can be filled with items like glitter, beads or small objects that when added to water float around whimsically, create a soothing visual or even auditory experience for kids,” explains Dr. Joshua D. Feder, executive medical director of Positive Development, which provides in-home therapy for neurodivergent children across the country.
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1 month ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Having fun games for kids at the ready is a must for parents and caregivers. So, when an impromptu “I’m boooored” or “there’s nothing to do” is thrown your way, or you’ve reached the ceremonial grumpy portion of a road trip, you’re ready to offer suggestions. Move over “I Spy” and “Go, Fish.” Here are 31 fun games for kids of a variety of ages, both with and without supplies. These games, best for kids between the ages of around 3 to 8, run the gamut.
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1 month ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Whether a child is a card-carrying animal lover or craft-obsessed kiddo, no doubt, they’ll take to these sweet animal crafts. With projects ranging from the super simple (think painting Popsicle sticks) or more elaborate (think some sewing), there’s something in our list for everyone. From toilet paper roll frogs to intricate pipe cleaner bunnies, check out our list of 18 animal crafts for kids. These animal-inspired crafts are great for kids who are in elementary school and below. Ribbit, ribbit.
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1 month ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
If you have a house cleaner, whatever day that they come is the best day. But if you’re under the weather, work from home or don’t work at all, it can also be a conundrum — should you leave when the house cleaner comes? Or is it OK to stay? Work set-ups have drastically changed in the last five or so years, with many folks working remotely, but ideally, you should leave the house.
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2 months ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
Moving can be expensive, so it’s understandable if you don’t want to shell out more cash for a moving out cleaning service. Ultimately, though, it’s worth it, and it can actually help you save in the long run. “Move out cleaning can be one of the most expensive types of cleaning, because it is the most difficult and time consuming,” explains Stanley Chen, owner of BerryClean in Napa County, California.
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2 months ago | 
care.com | Nicole Fabian-Weber
The truth is, having a solid nanny bio can mean having potential families contact you. It is, after all, your very first impression. Unlike resumes, which list out your training, education and experience, a nanny bio is short and sweet — a quick explainer about you and what you have to offer. “A nanny bio is similar to a cover letter,” explains Reagan Fulton, marketing director at Adventure Nannies.
