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Road Trip Survival Kit
Thursday, May 8th 2008 @ 12:15pm
Traveling with kids can be a challenge -- especially when the ride in the car is long than 10 minutes. Don't leave on your next road trip without these peace-keeping essentials.

Three-Step Sitter Monitoring
Monday, December 31st 2007 @ 1:10pm
Learn about Sittercity's three-step monitoring process to help you determine whether your sitter is a good fit for your family or whether she displays some of the warning signs that could spell trouble.

Schooling Your Sitter
Sunday, August 19th 2007 @ 5:38pm
When booking a back-to-school sitter, you'll be competing with almost every other mother in your neighborhood, as September is the most popular month for booking care. Use the following five tips to stay ahead of the game with hiring and training, and get

Sitter Stealing and Nanny Nabbing
Sunday, August 19th 2007 @ 4:53pm
In mom-speak, sitter stealing is not when your babysitter steals from your home; rather, it's when a so-called friend swipes a great caregiver from under your nose. Here's how to keep your beloved sitter safe and sound.

Parent-Babysitter Interview Checklist
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 @ 3:38pm
Make sure you ask your potential sitter the right interview questions, or you could find yourself with a less-than-perfect match! This checklist can be printed out and used for a parent-sitter interview.

Supermom to the Rescue!
Monday, December 11th 2006 @ 8:00am
You can't really do it all, but use these tips to simplify and organize your life, and you'll at least qualify for the cape.

Four-Step Sitter Screening Process
Friday, December 1st 2006 @ 10:56am
What's the best way to screen a sitter? Simple - just follow our tried and true four-step screening process!

Signs of Distress
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 2:32pm
When do you know a care relationship is not working out? Use these tips to figure out if your sitter is not for you.

What You're Looking For
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 2:18pm
Don't know a good sitter from a bad sitter? Use these tips to narrow down the cream of the crop!

House Tour
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 2:14pm
When sitters are going to be sitting in your house, show them everything they'll need to know/use with this handy-dandy list.

Babysitter Life Tour
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 2:08pm
When sitters come into your life, give them this handy tour to show them your philosophies and strategies for how to handle the kids, pets, tantrums and more.

Good Babysitter Communication Tip Sheet
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 12:01pm
Sitters don't learn by osmosis, no matter how much you wish that were the case! Here are some tips for keeping communication lines up.

Child Care Definitons
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 11:31am
Don't know the difference between an au pair and a doula? What about a babysitter and a nanny? Check here to figure out those pesky differences.

Checking Babysitters' References
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 11:24am
Falling back on the old, "So tell me about Susie?" Learn how to spice up your questions and make the most of a reference with a few simple tactics.

Hiring a Babysitter, Step-By-Step
Tuesday, May 30th 2006 @ 11:07am
Never been sure about how to find and hire a caregiver? Here are our suggestions.

Babysitter Safety Training Resources
Tuesday, May 23rd 2006 @ 9:37am
Love your sitter and want to give her more training? The following checklist will help you identify and send your sitter through the best training programs in CPR, Heimlich maneuver, First Aid and more.