5 Babysitter Selection Tips

If you're a mom, there will be times when you'll need a babysitter. Perhaps it's way past time you and your spouse or partner went on a date. Maybe you have a workplace emergency, and you need to handle it.   Whatever the case may be, you will want to locate a dependable babysitter. Here are a few tips to get you started as you attempt to find one you can use for the foreseeable future. Make Sure to Check Their Background It pays to be careful these days. If someone tells … [Read more...]

Things To Consider When Hiring A Nanny

Any parent would agree that there is nothing more valuable to them than their children. Hiring a child care provider is a major step and one where parents want to take every precaution carefully. Most nannies are loving professionals who will genuinely care about the safety and well-being of your child or children. Still, there is no such thing as being too careful about the person you leave in charge of caring for your children. This guide to hiring a nanny will cover the fundamentals in … [Read more...]

5 Endearing Traits Of A Trusted Babysitter

She's hard to find. You probably think she's a figment of your imagination but she isn't. She exists. She's out there. You can find a trusted babysitter out there. As long as you keep your eyes open, you can find one. You very well know that it's not easy to find a babysitter, let alone one you can trust. You would really have to do some searching. It won't be enough to ask around. Starting your search may not be that easy. After all, there are some things you need to consider when … [Read more...]

Three Tips for the First time Au Pair

You have decided to become an Au Pair in America.  This is a super exciting time, however, it can be a bit scary at the same time.  Au Pair in America programs are all over the place, however, how do you know what to do, who to trust and what is this crazy experience going to be? Au Pair programs allow people in the United States to host a person to help raise their children.  It can be a great way to learn about another person's cultures and teach the children another language … [Read more...]

Tips for Babysitter Safety and the Safety of Your Kids

Whether you hire a nanny on a regular basis to watch your young children or you have a neighborhood teen who comes by to hang with your tweens, it goes without saying that you want everyone in your home to be as safe and secure as possible whether you're home or away. In addition, even if you know and trust your babysitter, you may want to keep an eye on him or her from time to time just to be sure everyone is getting along and having a good time. In order to ensure that everyone is doing … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Babysitter Prep List – Things You Must Include

If you are one of the many parents who are a tad nervous about leaving your child with a babysitter, there are several things you can do to ease your anxiety and make the experience much easier for everyone. Instead of scribbling down notes on a piece of paper or constantly sending texts with helpful reminders for your sitter, create a babysitter prep list beforehand. Then, hang it on the fridge so your babysitter can quickly get to it. If you are thinking to yourself that this is a great … [Read more...]