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Picky Little Eaters
Kids can make it tough to incorporate new (or healthy for that matter) foods into their diets, and it’s especially hard for the babysitter or nanny. Of course you don’t want to force them to eat, but then again you want to make sure they’re getting proper nutrition. So what do you do? Try out these [...]
New Sittercity TV Commercials
We, at Sittercity, understand that finding your ideal caregiver is about so much more than simply finding someone to do the job. It’s about trust. It’s about chemistry. It’s about finding the perfect fit. We created this commercial to give families hope that they can find their Mary and trust their child is in good [...]
Top 10 Best Cities to Find a Babysitter
We recently conducted a study to find the top cities to find a babysitter, and the results were pretty interesting. The list was derived from over 50,000 current job posts and over a million sitters profiles and looked at hourly rates, as well as how many sitters were in that area. Virginia Beach has approximately [...]
It?s baaack?to school time that is!
Although the weather may not be on the same page (it?s been HOT here in Chicago lately), it?s that time again?time for books, packing lunches and soccer practice?it?s back-to-school time. And if you?re like many parents, you?re trying to salvage the last remaining days of summer and haven?t started the back-to-school preparation yet. Don?t fret. Not [...]
Leaving Your Child for the First Time
Guest Post: Charlene DeLoach Oliver I am going to BlogHer?10 this year and I am super excited to meet fellow bloggers and great companies. Yet, while I am running around the Big Apple learning how to be a better blogger, I will be wondering if I am a decent mother. When I leave for BlogHer, I [...]
Baby Planners: Would you use them?
For many people, the details of planning a wedding can be pretty overwhelming, so it has become somewhat common to hire professionals to relieve some of the stress and let them do the planning for you. And apparently having babies isn?t any different. A new trend that seems to be popping up is hiring baby concierges?or baby [...]
Do You Pay Your Sitter While You?re on Vacation?
An interesting question popped up on the Sittercity Facebook page recently regarding whether or not you should pay your babysitter or nanny when you and your family go on vacation. The question went like this: “Our sitter has been working with us for about a month, 3 times a week, 6 hours each day and is [...]
Signs of a Good Sitter
Choosing a babysitter is hard. With all of the babysitters out there, it can seem like an overwhelming task to try and narrow down the pool until you find that one, perfect caregiver. So what makes a great babysitter, anyway? These tips will help you distinguish the great sitters from the rest of the pack (and [...]
Fourth of July Tips
With Fourth of July this weekend, many families will be spending time together and enjoying Independence Day festivities. Check out these tips to make sure each one of your activities is a success. Watching Fireworks Prepare Both the Kids and the Escape Route Fireworks? loud noise can sometimes startle children, so the more they understand in advance [...]
Swimming Pool Safety Tips
With summertime officially upon us, it?s that time of year for pool safety tips. Whether taking the kids to a public pool or swimming at home, it?s important to sit the kiddos down for brief talk about safety and go over rules before heading to the pool. If you?re swimming at home, you may also [...]
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Sittercity: Have any other tips to share for those picky little eaters? http://bit.ly/aoXoaw Let us know!
Sittercity: Have any other tips to share for those picky little eaters? http://bit.ly/aoXoaw Let us know!
Sittercity: @JordansFIX Good luck!
Sittercity: @JordansFIX Good luck!
Sittercity: @ImaSophie The site is working, so let's figure this out...would you mind following so I can send DM?
Sittercity: @ImaSophie The site is working, so let's figure this out...would you mind following so I can send DM?
Sittercity: When Babysitters Break the Rules http://bit.ly/abpx2e
Sittercity: When Babysitters Break the Rules http://bit.ly/abpx2e
Sittercity: @NotSoSAHM We hope so too :)
Sittercity: @NotSoSAHM We hope so too :)
Sittercity: Check out these crafty back-to-school supplies from @FamilyFun http://bit.ly/bnuFLw Esp. love the carry-all tins & notebook cover-ups!
Sittercity: Check out these crafty back-to-school supplies from @FamilyFun http://bit.ly/bnuFLw Esp. love the carry-all tins & notebook cover-ups!
Sittercity: From @BabbleEditors: Get a Designer Baby Room without the Cost http://bit.ly/aOs37E (great deals!)
Sittercity: From @BabbleEditors: Get a Designer Baby Room without the Cost http://bit.ly/aOs37E (great deals!)
Sittercity: @Sundry Good to hear...thanks for recommending our service!
Sittercity: @Sundry Good to hear...thanks for recommending our service!
Sittercity: @sophieDC Be sure to let us know how the search goes
Sittercity: @sophieDC Be sure to let us know how the search goes
Sittercity: @Clevemomslikeme Check our list of parent-babysitter interview questions: http://bit.ly/99hXe0
Sittercity: @Clevemomslikeme Check our list of parent-babysitter interview questions: http://bit.ly/99hXe0
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