UrbanSitter Childcare Blog | Resources for Parents, Babysitters, and Nannies
Why is Spring is a great time to book a babysitter? Read on to find out: 1. Spring cleaning. Think of all you could accomplish without your usual distractions. Not sure where to start? Check out Over 100 Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks from How Does She? and the room-by-room checklist from the Huffington Post. You’ll have […]
Valentine’s Day is still a few weeks away, but if you hope to land a babysitter so you can celebrate without kids in tow, you’ll need to get a head start. Veteran parents insist finding a babysitter for Valentine’s Day is even tougher than scoring one for New Year’s Eve. Here are a few tips […]
Why is summer a great time to book a babysitter? Read on to find out: 1. School’s Out For Summer! Summer break is here, which means a whole new schedule for the whole family. Make the transition easier for everyone with a summer sitter or nanny to help with the new routine. Part-time, full-time, anytime. […]
As busy parents, we know that planning date night can sometimes feel like a daunting task. That’s why we put together this handy list of 5 quick and easy tips to make the most of date night! 1. Keep it casual… Who says date night has to be fancy? Planning a low-key evening out […]
Whether you’re leaving the kids with a sitter for the umpteenth time or you’re about to hand over your new bundle of joy to his first-ever babysitter, there are a few details you might forget to share before you leave the house. Take the time to add these things to your list of things to tell […]
If parenting has you feeling a bit out of touch, there’s a good chance you may have forgotten that the Academy Awards (commonly known as The Oscars) are coming up, let alone be up to speed on this year’s nominees. It’s not too late to get in the know. There’s still time to watch the nominated […]
Behold our 12 hot picks for looking like one hot mama this fall. Find more on our One Hot Mama Pinterest board. 1. A polka dot blouse to show you’re playful and ladylike, too. A dose of the dot goes a long way in any wardrobe. Wear it tucked into tailored pants or a sleek pencil skirt when you […]
Whether you’re taking a road trip or facing a long flight together, the thought of traveling with an infant can be daunting, especially for first-timers. But, the trip doesn’t have to be a hairy one. In fact, infants often make for much better travel companions than their squirmy, mobile, older siblings! Consider these tips from the […]
In a recent national survey, UrbanSitter asked parents how often they schedule a babysitter. 33% of parents surveyed say they hire a babysitter 1-2 times per month. And, 1 in 6 parents hires a babysitter on a weekly basis. Perhaps date night isn’t a dream after all? For more stats like this one, check out […]
Hello Philadelphia! Now that you have joined the UrbanSitter family, we thought we’d help you get to know each other a little better. Parents, there are many great reasons to get a babysitter and plan a date night in Philly this month. Take a look at these fun ideas we’ve tracked down, just a few […]