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Meet Mara: Babysitter and Future Genetic Counselor!

Mara has been working with kids and families since she was in middle school so it comes as no surprise that she’s now pursuing a career in genetic counseling, where

Meet Kate Talbot: Successful Author, Content Creator, and Digital Strategist… and an UrbanSitter Babysitter!

Kate Talbot has built her successful career by using digital storytelling to empower communities at brands like Kiva and Virgin America, as well as scale early-stage startups for growth. In

Meet Katie: Nurse Practitioner, Hockey Fan, & Babysitter

As a pediatric nurse practitioner at the top hospital in the US, Katie makes her living helping children. Since joining UrbanSitter in 2015, she’s expanded her services to include babysitting

From Portland to San Francisco: Meet Katherine, A Part-Time Babysitter and Nanny

Portland-native turned San Francisco-transplant Katherine describes childcare as her “absolute passion.” She’s been a sitter and nanny on UrbanSitter for the past four years, using babysitting as a way to

Profiles of Childhood: Rachel Policar, Opera Singer and Sitter, New York, NY

POLICAR POSES IN THE TREES BESIDE THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE AT LINCOLN CENTER As told to Lela Nargi “I grew up in a town called Issaquah, WA, 20 miles east

Meet Kendall: Chicago-native, Vanderbilt Student and Babysitter!

With over 35 glowing reviews on UrbanSitter, it comes as no surprise that Kendall has an upbeat and bright personality. Now studying child development at Vanderbilt University, Kendall hopes

Printable “Babysitter Tips” Wallet Card

As you work to build your babysitting business through UrbanSitter, remember that sometimes it’s the little things that count the most. Check out this Babysitter Tips Wallet Card for a

Childcare Jobs: The 6 Most Popular Types of Caregivers

Childcare jobs come in a wide range of different capacities. Whether you’re a parent determining which type of childcare is right for your family or a caregiver deciding what sort

On How to Babysit (by Someone Who Knows)

This post was written exclusively for UrbanSitter by resident sitter blogger, Erika Hanson. I have been babysitting off and on since high school. Below are a few of my learnings

Sitter’s Perspective: Why I babysit

Contributed by Erika, an UrbanSitter babysitter and author of blog, Sunshine & Sparkles. Albeit a bit strange to some, I choose to babysit for ‘fun’. I see it as a