Good after school nannies are difficult to find. Without the right hiring and screening process completed upfront, you may rely partially on luck to locate the right caregiver for your children. To improve your efforts to hire a qualified, caring nanny, incorporate these tips into your efforts. Prepare a Job Description Your objectives, expectations, work […]
How Much Does Babysitting Cost in 2019
As you prepare to hire a babysitter, the important question of pricing may be looming in the back of your mind. While this is not a service that you want to cut corners on or skimp on, you also do not want to pay more than you need to for quality childcare services. As you […]
How Much You Should Pay a Babysitter in NYC
You cannot put a price tag on the care and well-being of your children. However, when you need to find babysitters in NYC for a one-time service or to fill an on-going need, you understandably do not want to pay more than necessary for quality care. If you are wondering how much to pay the […]
How to Have Difficult Conversations with your Babysitter
There are few things more important than ensuring that your children are cared for by a compassionate, devoted babysitter when you must be away from the house. Even when you hire a trusted babysitter, there is always a possibility that you will learn about serious issues with the babysitter that must be effectively and quickly […]
Fun Activities for Kids and Babysitters: Ideas & Tips
Even the best babysitters in your area may be at a loss for finding fun activities to do with your children. Your preferred babysitter may spend many long hours with your children in the months and years to come, and this is the time that should be fun and stimulating for them. If you want […]
Choosing and Instructing a Babysitter: Tips For Parents
Whether you are trying to find a new babysitter or you are in a situation where your previous babysitter is no longer available, you understandably need to find a trustworthy, caring individual to sit with your children while you are out of the house. Your children’s safety and happiness are paramount, so you cannot afford […]
How To Make Early Allergen Introduction Easy for Parents & Sitters
Special guest post from the allergen experts at Ready, Set, Food! Did you know that every baby is at risk for food allergies? New research shows that every baby is at risk for food allergies regardless of family history — in fact, over 50% of children with food allergies have no family history. In addition, 1 […]
U.S. Tax Resources for Babysitters & Nannies (2016)
With tax season almost upon us, we know that lots of our sitters are working on filing their income taxes for their UrbanSitter earnings. Becuase UrbanSitter is a platform for parents and sitters to connect, we are not an agency and do not employ sitters. As a result, we do not provide W2s or 1099s […]
The Pros and Cons of Using a Nanny Cam
The use of nanny cams, the personal surveillance cameras that are either hidden or installed in plain sight to record a nanny’s activities on the job, is a hotly debated topic. Some parents feel it’s wise to use what technology has to offer to monitor kids’ safety and care, while others feel that the use […]
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting holiday and especially fun for kids. If you’re having a trusted sitter celebrate the holiday with your family this year, you’ll want to share these important Halloween safety guidelines before sending her trick-or-treating. They’re also helpful reminders for you, even if you’ve led the candy collecting charge many times before. Practice Mindful […]