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2021 New Year’s Eve Babysitting Rates & Tips

Countdown to the New Year! Certainly, after the last couple of years, parents are ready to celebrate the new year in a big way! Or just get together with a

12 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Kids

Not sure how to create a special Valentine’s Day for kids? Holidays offer ideal opportunities to create traditions your kids will remember for life. Creating Valentine’s Day activities for kids

Average Babysitting Rates 2021 - UrbanSitter

Nanny vs Daycare – Pros and Cons

A big question you ask when you are preparing for the arrival of your first child or making a change to your current childcare setup, is which is a better

Parenting Issues In the Age of COVID

Early in 2020, UrbanSitter surveyed parents to find out how they were balancing child care and work during COVID-19. In November 2020, we checked back in with parents to find

An Interview with CEO and Founder of Emi

Aya Takeuchi is the CEO and Founder of Emi, a technology company on a mission to help people maintain happy and meaningful relationships in a busy world. 1. Parents often

Babysitting Games: 4 Fun Games To Play On The Job

Babysitting jobs can seem long and even uncomfortable at times, but these four babysitting games can make the experience fun for the children and for you. Babysitting games are the

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

Simple St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

As luck would have it, there are oodles of St. Patty’s Day crafts to keep your kids happily entertained. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorites that are just right

7 Reasons to Book a Babysitter This Spring

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