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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

Four Fun Babysitting Games To Play On The Job

Babysitting jobs can seem long and even uncomfortable at times if you do not actively take steps to make the experience fun for the children and for you. The perfect

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

Pros and Cons of Nannies vs. Daycares

Whether you are preparing for the arrival of your first child or you are ready to make a change to your current childcare setup, you may be wondering if you

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

12 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Kids

Not sure how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little sweethearts? Here are 12 fun ways to make the day special for all of you: Make memorable meals. Holidays offer

5 Tips for Finding a Babysitter for Valentine’s Day

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

Time Saving Tips for Your Favorite Holiday Traditions

We recently surveyed parents and most rank “decorating the tree” as their number one holiday tradition. While others rate visiting Santa, watching holiday movies and building a gingerbread house among