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Celebrate NOT Needing a Babysitter

I know that those of you with young children may find it impossible to imagine, but the day will come when you will no longer need a babysitter. As a single parent, we often spend a great deal of our energy and income trying to arrange for quality childcare for our children when we are working or during the summer months. That is why I think when the day comes that the babysitter is no longer needed, we really need to celebrate! To be honest, I am still celebrating and still counting my blessings and acknowledging appreciation every time I … Continue reading →

Is Your Babysitter Doing a Good Job?

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On the upper East side of Manhattan, it is rare for me to see a child’s parents. When I take my kids to their classes, I sit with the babysitters and chat. In fact, it is so rare to see a child’s own parents that upon first meeting me, one babysitter exclaimed, “Wow, isn’t it amazing how much you look like the kids you’re watching!” Uh. . .yeah. I get to watch babysitters all the time and I have to say that there are some pretty good nannies out there. . .and some pretty bad ones. I would think that … Continue reading →

Preparedness for Baby Sitters

Whether you only intend to be gone for an hour or you plan to be gone for most of the day or evening, your baby sitter needs tools and information in order to provide the best care for your children. It’s also important to give the baby sitter a tour of your home to point out important things such as fire extinguishers, hazards, open windows that need to closed and locked after dark, or anything else you consider important. Make sure the sitter also knows how various appliances work and what to do if a circuit breaker is tripped (and … Continue reading →