There was a time when the only qualification for being a babysitter was willingness. Sometimes a convenient relative could be talked into the job, or a teenage girl from next door would do. Pay was usually minimum wage or lower because the babysitters were only trying...
The job of a caregiver for seniors is quite different from that of babysitters, requiring a different personality type and skill set. Sometimes it is easier to find babysitters online than qualified senior caregivers. Parents seeking babysitters are looking for...
Whether you need a new babysitter or if you have had a baby and are going to be looking for a sitter, you have several options open to you when it comes to finding quality child care. Here are some tips that you can use when it comes to finding a new sitter for your...
Whether you are hiring a babysitter for the first time or if you have hired child care in the past, you need to make sure that you ask all the right questions with regard to those who you will hire to care for your children. You also need to be certain that you get...
For parents seeking care for their child or children while they are working, there are quite a few choices available. The two most popular options are choosing a daycare center to send the child to, or hiring a nanny or babysitter to care for the child at home. Both...
Getting ready to send your child to daycare for the first time? This is a big step for many parents and their children. Do you have concerns? Is your child a little nervous? There are a few things you can do to prepare your child (and you!) for that first day of...
Few relationships are as complex as the mother-nanny relationship. When you bring a nanny into your home, not only are you someone’s employer, but you are also co-parenting with that person. This creates a very strange blend of professionalism and intimacy. To...
Are you wondering how to choose the right baby sitting services for your babies, toddlers or small children? Most parents are anxious the first time they leave their children in the care of others for the first time and rightfully so. After all, your children are...
Pet sitters aren’t just for when you’re on vacation. You might think that hiring a regular pet sitter sounds like a lavish move, but the average pet sitter only charges between $10-20 per visit. If you need an occasional playmate for your pet, it would be...
It is all too easy to get overwhelmed when you first start looking for a baby sitter for your children. Chances are that you are going to feel more than a little uncomfortable the first time you leave your children with someone new. There are mistakes that many...
