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How to Use AI to Write an Effective Babysitter Bio

‍Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaking things up in many fields, including babysitting. One of the coolest ways AI can help is by crafting an awesome babysitter bio to help you

20 Funny Jokes for Kids

When you are interviewing for babysitting jobs in your area, parents understandably want to see how well you interact with their kids. With no prior experience with the children, this

Ideas for Babysitter Activities with a School-Aged Child

Hiring a babysitter for a school-age child is often met with some anxiety on both sides unless there are activities planned. The child wonders if the babysitter will make him

How much should I charge for babysitting or nannying?

Wondering how your babysitting or nanny rates compare with your peers? UrbanSitter surveyed nearly 1,000 babysitters and nannies to help you decide how much you should charge for babysitting or

10 Babysitting Tips to Make You the Best Sitter Ever

The best babysitters in your area have regular clients, earn a great hourly rate and take pride in what they do. The good news is that elevating your level of

Babysitting Games: 4 Fun Games To Play On The Job

Babysitting jobs can seem long and even uncomfortable at times, but these four babysitting games can make the experience fun for the children and for you. Babysitting games are the

How To Get Jobs on UrbanSitter

Learn how to get jobs on UrbanSitter, including landing your first job, how UrbanSitter works, and maximizing your earning potential. Read on, then take an optional short quiz afterward to

Do babysitters have to pay taxes in 2023?

Do babysitters have to pay taxes on earnings from UrbanSitter jobs or other child care jobs? According to the IRS, the minimum income you had to make in 2022 to

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How do you handle babysitting jobs where the parent is working from home?

8 tried-and-true ways to provide child care and work together with work-at-home parents Babysitting or nannying while parents are working from home can all too often become a case of

6 Tips for Moving on After a Breakup…With Your Nanny Family

Leaving a family—whether it be on good or bad terms—can be one of the most difficult relationships for a nanny to navigate. Sometimes, it can feel less like leaving a