Tag: babysitting
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10 Essential Tips to Share with Your Babysitter to Prevent a Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, leaving your little ones with a babysitter can be a daunting experience, especially when family isn’t nearby for support. My partner and I often rely on a few trusted caregivers to watch our kids during our rare nights out. Most of the time, we’ve been fortunate to find sitters…
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The Ingenious Babysitter: A Creative Solution for New Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, brilliance emerges from the unlikeliest sources. Take, for example, a young woman named Kendra, who recently showcased her problem-solving prowess while babysitting for her new aunt, Mia. When Mia needed to step out for a bit to tackle some errands, she entrusted her adorable baby, Leo, to Kendra. Not long after…
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Navigating the 7 Stages of Planning an Adult Night Out
Get Pregnant Fast Every now and then, it’s essential to escape the daily grind and swap your comfy loungewear for something a bit more put-together, even if just for a night. An adult night out is a rare treat, and the journey to achieving that coveted evening of freedom can feel like a rollercoaster ride.…
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What is a Babysitter? A Message for Moms Who Deserve a Break
Get Pregnant Fast I have a little secret to share. I’ve been a mother for nearly a decade, and I’ve never once hired a babysitter. Yes, you read that right. Not a single time have I paid someone to look after my kids. Now, don’t get me wrong; I’m not trying to position myself as…
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4 Strategies to Outsmart Your Judgmental Babysitter at 1 a.m.
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation where your babysitter seems cooler, smarter, and better dressed than you—complete with those trendy glasses and a knowledge of the latest hipster trends—you’re not alone. The moment you sense her evaluating you while you fumble with your keys can be enough to trigger an…
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10 Reasons Why Fathers Can Be Considered Babysitters
Get Pregnant Fast When a mother hears that her partner is “babysitting” their own children, it’s often met with disbelief and even a bit of frustration. After all, he’s their dad, not just a temporary caretaker! But, in practice, there are moments when it might feel like he’s taking on the babysitter role. Here’s a…
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10 Reasons I Would Never Hire The Babysitters Club
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the nostalgia of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s! We can’t scroll through social media without being bombarded by reminders of our childhoods—whether it’s a list of toys we once coveted or cringe-worthy theme songs from our past. But there’s one piece of nostalgia that I simply can’t get behind: The…
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The Great Babysitting Debate: What’s a Fair Rate?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about babysitting, shall we? It seems like everyone has an opinion on how much a babysitter should make, but finding a consensus is nearly impossible. As a parent, I get it. My partner and I rarely enjoy a night out on our own, not because we don’t want to, but…
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Why You Should Compensate Your Nanny for ‘Doing Nothing’
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting world, the role of a nanny or babysitter often sparks discussions among families. It’s not uncommon to hear parents say things like, “My nanny has it easy; she just sits around while my baby naps.” Or they might ask, “Can we lower your rate since the kids will be…
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Finding a Babysitter: It’s Just Like Dating
Get Pregnant Fast For many parents, the thought of leaving their little ones with a babysitter can be daunting. But fear not! The process of finding the perfect sitter is surprisingly similar to the dating scene, a realm you’re likely familiar with. While your last dating experience may have involved a flip phone and a…