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MAY 2009
Parent Newsletter
5 Tips for Finding (and Keeping) a Summer Sitter
 

It's May, which means that summer is here! Like many parents, you may be losing your regular sitter to the "summer shuffle," where she leaves school and heads home for a few months. If you're about to start looking for a summer sitter, use these quick tips to stay on top of your game.

  1. Post your job NOW -- don't wait.
  2. Ask about sitters' vacation schedules upfront.
  3. Consider a "vacation pay" stipend for when you go out of town.
  4. Write out all of the kids' schedules, activities, camp times, etc.
  5. Plan for fun by giving the sitter money for special outings.

Get the details surrounding these tips to make the most of your summer sitter.


Get a Mom's Nite Out without Leaving the House

Mom's Nite Out is May 7 -- just a few days away! Sittercity is joining the momlogic communityto celebrate with six hours of exclusive features, live chats and THOUSANDS in incredible prizes.

Mom's Nite Out is a national event happening in cities across the country and on over 200 websites. The momlogic community is throwing the largest virtual event associated with Mom's Nite Out and is extending a special, personal invitation to all Sittercity moms who want to join the virtual party.

Visit the momlogic community to get on the virtual guest list for Mom's Nite Out.
Manage the Chaos of Modern Motherhood

Busy moms barely have time to check email, much less browse the web for effective shortcuts in the journey of motherhood, so we wanted to let you know about Mommy Track'd -- a fresh, funny, informative site with tons of simple shortcuts and resources for busy moms.

In addition to awesome content, this popular and edgy website also features materials and tools to help keep you on track:

Visit MommyTrackd.com to take advantage of these features and more.

May 13 Webcast: The ABCs of DHA

Mark your calendars for another great webcast from Real Savvy Moms! On May 13th, pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene will be talking about DHA, the power nutrient everyone is buzzing about. He'll run through the benefits of DHA during pregnancy, postpartum, nursing, childhood and beyond.

There are two time slots to sign up for during the webcast: 2:30pm EST or 8:30pm EST. Learn about DHA and get your questions answered live by Dr. Greene, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine and an attending physician at Packard Children's Hospital in California.

Sign up to watch the ABCs of DHA webcast and get your questions answered live.