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Nannies vs. Babysitters: What's the difference?
When families begin searching for childcare, the terms nanny and babysitter are often used interchangeably. In reality, these roles are quite different in terms of responsibilities, experience level, and compensation. Understanding the distinction helps families set clear expectations and find the type of care that best fits their household.
Shara Phillips
6 days ago


Working Moms Carry More: What the 2026 Pew Research Data Reveals about Parenting and Burnout
New Pew Research data confirms working moms face time poverty, parenting inequality, and a satisfaction gap. Here’s what the numbers say and what Sherah is doing about it.
Kristin Richardson
Jun 24


7 Top Father's Day Gift Ideas for 2026 (that he'll actually use and love)
Skip the tie. These are the top Father's Day gifts that dads actually want in 2026 with the best options for every budget.
Kristin Richardson
Jun 16


Why Summer Break is No Break for Working Parents
You're not the problem; summer is just hard! I’m sitting in the parking lot of our neighborhood swimming pool, wrapping up a Zoom call and emails while my kids finish morning swim practice. This is my typical morning during summer break. No 7 am breakfast complaints. No stressing over tests. No permission slips to sign while sprinting out the door. No homework, teacher gifts, or silly dress-up days. And yet. My stress goes up every June. Sound familiar? Why is it that Summer
Kristin Richardson
Jun 8


Personal Assistant vs Virtual Assistant vs Family Assistant: What’s the Difference?
If you’re the one who keeps your busy family running - scheduling, planning, remembering everything - then you've probably searched this topic of a personal assistant, a virtual assistant, or even a house manager at least once late at night. And you’ve probably noticed something quickly. There are a lot of options in personal assistants for busy families and they’re not easy to compare. Some assistant services for families look like apps. Some offer virtual assistance only.
Kristin Richardson
Mar 30


Special Easter Gift Ideas for Kids: Gift Giving from Sherah featured in Southern Living Magazine
Make Easter gifts extra special and memorable with these ideas from our Sherah team featured in Southern Living magazine.
Kristin Richardson
Mar 24


The Ultimate Travel Planning Checklist for Families (So You Don’t Forget a Thing)
There’s a moment before every trip when you’re standing in your house, suitcase half-packed, clothes everywhere, someone yelling that they can’t find their favorite swimsuit, and you’re left wondering...Why did I plan this trip again? Do I really want to spend a week with these people? When does this get fun? Because you’re not just waking up and packing a bag. You’re managing all of the planning and logistics, anticipating needs, solving problems before they happen, and carr
Kristin Richardson
Mar 19


The Sherah Step-by-Step Guide to Summer Camp Planning
(plus our annual planning template!) It’s January. There's ice on the ground. You're begging your kids to put on pants and a heavier coat. Yet, it’s time to plan and register for summer camps. It’s insane. Like everything else as a parent these days, our culture seems to make it harder for us with earlier camp registration every year. We all have different strategies to tackle our to-do list . Some plan early. Some start late and take what’s left. Some don’t plan at all and
Kristin Richardson
Jan 1


Beyond the Turkey: A Guide for Men to Share in Thanksgiving Preparations and the Mental Load
As the holidays approach, the anticipation for busy women often comes with a significant increase in their mental load.
Kristin Richardson
Nov 1, 2025
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