Childcare Unwrapped
A new way to navigate childcare and community with confidence.
Silicon Valley parents face highest childcare costs in the country
As the childcare crisis escalates due to increased costs and the childcare cliff, a new mom-powered App makes childcare accessible and affordable to local families.
Return-to-Office Push in 2025 Intensifies Childcare Crisis for Working Parents
More companies are putting an end to hybrid work schedules and calling employees back to the office, at a time when child care is already in crisis with 3.2 million child care slots at risk. This return to office push is intensifying the childcare crisis and forcing parents to make tough choices, with many likely to leave the workforce altogether.
Host Product Update: Care Location Preference
New Product Update for June Care Hosts: Set your Care Location Preference on your profile to let families know where you are willing to provide care. Hosts who are open to providing care in the home of the other family (at least some of the time) tend to get booked more often.
Host Product Update: Time Tracking
New Product Update for June Care Hosts: Now you can track time and get paid for your June Care bookings, right in the app!
Host Product Update: New Family Sign-Up Notifications
New Product Update for June Care Hosts: Now you will know when new families sign-up for June Care near you! Reach out, welcome them to the community… and let them know you are available to help when they need childcare!
Creating the Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids: Fun and Creative Ideas for Moms!
Summer is here, and with it comes endless possibilities for fun and adventure with your little ones. But sometimes we need a little inspiration to keep the excitement going all summer long. That’s where the summer bucket list comes in! Ready to create one that will keep your kiddos entertained and keep you sane on those long summer days? Here’s are some summer bucket list ideas.
June Care’s Top Highlights of 2023
As we reflect on 2023, it’s been a year of BIG progress, growth and constant leaning at June Care. A few highlights include launching the June Care App, appearing on Good Morning America, expanding June Care childcare to families across the country and enhancing our product to better connect families to income opportunities and childcare everywhere.
Finding Time for Self-Care: A Guide for New Moms
Being a new mom is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming and all-consuming. With the constant demands of caring for a newborn, it's easy for self-care to take a backseat.
Top 5 Ways to Survive Flu Season with a Newborn
Flu season can be a worrisome time for new parents. To help you navigate this challenging period, we've compiled a list of essential tips to keep your newborn safe and healthy.
With impending childcare cliff, it is clear: no one is coming to save us moms
What is the childcare cliff? On Sept. 30th, 2023, emergency pandemic-era childcare funding expired, leaving 3.2 million children at risk of losing childcare and 70,000 childcare programs in danger of closing. This is predicted to have a catastrophic impact on children and families. Here’s why…
Getting back to business: Navigating Motherhood and Returning to Work
Going back to work is a stressful time for any Mom. I, like so many other women, struggled with the idea of going back to work after three short months at home with my baby. Returning to work can stir up all kinds of emotions whether you're returning to a job you love or a job you need, it is equally stressful. These tips will help you and your little one transition back to work with ease.
Maintaining your brain while maintaining tiny lives
New motherhood can be a time of joy but also a time of depletion. While devoting so much time and energy nurturing others, many new mothers forget to take the time to nurture themselves. Yet, self-care is more important than ever before. Here are some tips for maintaining your sanity while taking care of a new tiny human.
What is Alloparenting?
What is alloparenting? Alloparents are basically non-parents who provide parental care for children. Children and parents can benefit from a community of loving caregivers.
It takes a Village to raise kids… here’s how to find one.
They say it takes a village to raise a child but it’s not always obvious where to find one. Here are some practical and easy ways for mothers to find their village.
New Year’s Resolutions for Stay-at-Home Moms
As a stay-at-home mom, the opportunities to earn income while caring for your own kids can be limited. With June Care, you can spend more time with your kids and earn more income doing what you love.
A Guide for Parents: How to Navigate the Childcare Landscape
Today’s childcare landscape can be more complex than ever before. Here is a guide for parents on how to navigate the childcare options and an interview guide to use when selecting the right childcare provider for your family.
8 Ways to Express Gratitude this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to focus on taking a pause and being present, to savor the food, the memories and most importantly, your family and loved ones. It’s also a perfect opportunity to teach kids about gratitude and thankfulness. Here are eight ways to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving season.
Seven Ways to Bring Your Neighbors Together this Halloween
Halloween is the one holiday that often comes without the pressure of having to host a large family get-together or a lot of other hocus-pocus. Use this as an opportunity to get to know your neighbors and create new spooktacular traditions together!
Childcare Costs are on the Rise: Here’s what you can do about it
Inflation has reached record highs in recent months as prices for food, gas and other goods have increased faster than they have since the early 1980s. Yet, with increased costs across the board, child care remains one of the biggest expenses working families face, with average costs exceeding $10,000 per year.
Tackling The Mom Mental Health Crisis
Moms of young children faced elevated levels of financial stress and isolation during the pandemic. A new platform, June Care, promises a path back to financial stability, mental wellness and community for parents in California.