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5 Tips for Ending Separation Anxiety in Children

Babysitting is a great job for those who enjoy spending time with children. It’s a job that can be a lot of fun but it can be a bit difficult if the child you are babysitting has a hard time being away from his parents. Separation anxiety is a very common problem in children and [...]

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Babysitter Interview Questions – What To Ask When Interviewing a Potential Babysitter

When hiring a sitter, its important that you take the time to get to know the candidates background, and philosophies on child care and things such as discipline, responsibility, and their general background.  Here is a list that was put together by Sittercity which should help guide a care-seeker through a sitter interview, and make [...]

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Interviewing a Potential Babysitter – What to Ask?

Parent-Babysitter Interview Checklist Get into interview mode and ask away. You’ve already completed the first important steps in the babysitting process: making definite plans to get the heck out of the house. Next up? The interview. Whether you put your potential sitter through the ringer with every single question on here or whether you use [...]

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How to Hire the Right Sitter

If you are considering having somebody come into your house to look after your children when you are out, then you will realize what an important decision this is. Not only are you trusting someone with your own children, you are also trusting them in your house as well. Therefore it is very important that [...]

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Checking References for a Potential Babysitter

References are a must when you are hiring a potential babysitter or nanny.  After all, you are leaving your most precious possessions in the care of the individual you choose!  If a reference recently employed a babysitter or nanny they share your concerns for quality care, and as a result, they are generally eager to help [...]

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How much should you pay your babysitter?

This is one of the most common questions we get asked, and unfortunately there is no clear cut, straight answer- it totally depends.   There are quite a few factors to take into account when considering what to pay for a baby sitter including: Geographical location (urban area vs rural, cost of living in your [...]

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