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
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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
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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
Meet Mara: Babysitter and Future Genetic Counselor!
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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
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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
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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
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