Your child’s birthday is one of the best reasons to celebrate, but planning the perfect party can be stressful for busy moms and dads. That’s where a good theme comes in: A theme not only ensures an extra special party for kiddos, it can also simplify planning for the big day with décor, activities and … Continue reading 4 Birthday Party Themes that Make Planning a Breeze
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Why We’re Proud to Sponsor the Marketplace Risk Management Conference
by Elizabeth Harz, CEO As the first digital platform for finding and managing child care, Sittercity has long been dedicated to providing a safe environment for our families and sitters to connect. As parents ourselves, we know that trust is paramount, which is why we provide tools and information to help parents and caregivers make … Continue reading Why We’re Proud to Sponsor the Marketplace Risk Management Conference
5 Ways to Make Your Job Post Stand Out
Finding the perfect sitter begins with creating a Sittercity job post that attracts the best talent for your family. But what does a great job post look like? Just last year, over 50,000 jobs were posted on Sittercity, so the competition to find a great sitter can prove to be a challenge. Here are a … Continue reading 5 Ways to Make Your Job Post Stand Out
Build the Bench: 6 Reasons Why You Need a Team of Sitters
It doesn’t matter how dependable your go-to sitter or nanny is, at some point you’ll be faced with a gap in your childcare coverage. And while it’s easy to ignore this possibility or think that you can scramble to find a backup sitter, here are six great reasons why you should start building your childcare … Continue reading Build the Bench: 6 Reasons Why You Need a Team of Sitters
6 Ways Your Family Can Have a Blast on Spring Break (Even if You Still Have to Work)
If there’s one thing working parents know, it’s that just because your child’s school goes on break, it doesn’t mean you can take a week of vacation time. But even if you’re stuck at the office, with a little planning, it’s possible to make your kids’ spring break memorable (and maybe a little magical)—theme park … Continue reading 6 Ways Your Family Can Have a Blast on Spring Break (Even if You Still Have to Work)
What You Need On Your Sitter Checklist
Headed out for date night? Your sitter has your cell number, so no need to worry… right? Will she remember all the random bits of information you provided as you headed out the door? Maybe not. An actual physical checklist may sound archaic in our digital, mobile-first world, but having a hard copy of contacts, … Continue reading What You Need On Your Sitter Checklist
Should you Tip Your Sitter?
There are certain circumstances where tipping is traditionally expected. You know to tip your bartenders, servers, hairdressers, and pizza delivery people, but when it comes to babysitters, expectations seem unclear. Should you tip your babysitter? And, if so, how much? While there isn’t a universal tipping standard for sitters, there are some notable trends amongst … Continue reading Should you Tip Your Sitter?
6 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
From researching school projects, learning endless facts about engaging subjects, communicating with friends, and playing interactive games, there’s no doubt that the internet has a lot to offer kids. But near-constant access through computers, smartphones, video game consoles and tablets can have major pitfalls. Innocent Google searches can turn up websites with adult content or upsetting … Continue reading 6 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
4 Personality Traits to Look for in a Great Sitter
Hands down, the hardest part of finding the perfect sitter is the time-consuming interview process. If you’re lucky, you’ve received several qualified resumes, all which show great experience, which makes it hard to decide on the ultimate best choice. But of course, there’s so much more to finding a perfect sitter than strictly reviewing a list … Continue reading 4 Personality Traits to Look for in a Great Sitter
Manners Matter: How to Teach Kids the Basics of Etiquette
As parents and caregivers, helping our children develop social skills, including how to interact politely in everyday situations, is one of the most important jobs we have. Teaching your kids to use good manners is also one simple way to instill the values of kindness and respect—which the world needs now more than ever. The … Continue reading Manners Matter: How to Teach Kids the Basics of Etiquette