This is Laura, Ben's nanny.
After connecting on @caredotcom , she became more than a care provider to Jessica and Mike's family — she became part of it. For years she's shown up for their son Ben — who lives with an ultra-rare disease — and his siblings Mikey and Lily, with a kind of dedication that can't be taught.
Because of Laura, Jessica and Mike had the capacity to build @sallaresearch , a nonprofit dedicated to families like theirs.
On Provider Appreciation Day, we surprised her with messages from Ben and his mom Jessica — and a little something to help her finish nursing school.
Laura — thank you for everything. This one's for you. 💛
And to every caregiver showing up today and every day: we see you. Happy Provider Appreciation Day.
#ProviderAppreciationDay
You cannot pour from an empty cup. Full stop.
Burnout is real, and caregivers are the last ones to see it coming in themselves. @meganktaniguchi been there, and she’s telling you what nobody else will: rest is part of the job.
Trust her on this one. 👆 Swipe to watch.
Working mom life is rewarding. It can also be exhausting. Here are 5 things that make it 10x easier 👇
1. A caregiver you actually trust. Finding reliable care means one less thing to panic about when life inevitably throws you a curveball.
2. A grocery order that shops itself. Instacart, Amazon Fresh, whatever works. Future you will be very grateful.
3. Knowing your benefits. Our 2026 Future of Benefits Report found that the average parent spends 20%+ of their annual income on child care. Your employer may be able to help offset that — it’s worth checking what’s available to you.
4. A group chat that gets it. Other working moms are your greatest resource. Vent, share tips, ask for recommendations. Community is everything.
5. Asking for help before you hit a wall. 53% of working parents have missed work due to caregiving challenges. You don’t have to wait until you’re overwhelmed to reach out.
Caregivers, meet your new secret weapon 💪
Introducing My Jobs — your one-stop hub to save, track, and manage every job opportunity, all in one place. No more lost applications or wondering where you stand.
Swipe through to see how it works! 👉
The most demanding job your colleagues have probably isn't on their LinkedIn profile.
It’s caregiving.
They’re balancing meetings with care plans, deadlines with doctors’ appointments, and workdays that don’t always go as planned.
Maybe it’s time we normalize conversations like these.
Because when we make space for caregiving at work, we make work better for everyone.
Searching for summer caregiving jobs?
Whether you’re looking for babysitting jobs, nanny positions, or flexible part-time caregiver jobs, now’s the time to apply.
Create a profile, highlight your experience, and connect with families hiring near you.
#ad Full circle moment for me 🥹
Care.com is actually where I started my mother’s helper journey and where I found real families to work with. So getting to partner with them now feels extra special 💛
With summer coming up, I know so many families are starting to think about child care, extra support, babysitters, mother’s helpers, and finding someone they truly trust. That’s why I wanted to share this with you.
If you’re looking for child care, use my code MISCHA to save 35% on Care.com.
And if you’re looking for caregiving jobs like nannying, babysitting, or being a mother’s helper, use MISCHACARE to save 20% on your screening fee.
Savings off initial term of renewing Care.com membership only. For care providers, savings apply to the initial screening fee.
May your dreams come true this Mother’s Day. 💖
PS: The “Sandwich Generation” refers to those who are “sandwiched” between caring for both their child(ren) and aging loved ones, usually their parent(s). If you’re in it, we’re with you and here to help.
