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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
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
How Much To Pay Your Babysitter in 2018 – Babysitting Rates
Deciding how much to pay your babysitter or nanny? According to UrbanSitter’s 2018 child care study of more than 20,000 families across the country, the average hourly babysitting rate is $16.43 for one
UrbanSitter’s 2017 Holiday Tipping Guide & New Year’s Eve Babysitting Rates
Ever wonder how much others tip around the holidays? UrbanSitter asked families to share how they handle holiday tipping – from babysitters and nannies to dog walkers and mail carriers. Here
2017 Babysitting Rates: How much should you pay your babysitter?
We surveyed over 20,000 families from all across the country to get the scoop on what parents are willing to pay for—and what they’re willing to pay extra for—when it
2015 Babysitting & Nanny Rates Survey
Ever wonder how much other families pay their babysitter or nanny? UrbanSitter gathered the answer from over 10,000 families to find out average babysitting rates in the US. Take look
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Babysitters and Nannies
Whatever do you give to the person who takes care of your children? While cold hard cash is always appreciated, it’s nice to also show your gratitude with a personal gift
Babysitting Checklist (Free Printable)
Wouldn’t it be great if you had a babysitting checklist to give your sitter when you hand the sitter your kids? A really great checklist gives you something to go
Social Media Guidelines to Share with Your Sitter or Nanny
Sharing house rules and policies with your sitter or nanny is key to communicating and understanding each other’s expectations. Social media policies – essentially what you think is and isn’t
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