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Babysitters and Childcare

Childcare solutions: What is a mother's helper?

You love your kids, but sometimes they drive you to the edge of sanity. It would be great to hire a regular babysitter, but your...

Babysitters and Childcare

Setting babysitter expectations

Help your sitter know what you expect when you use guidelines — in advance — to get on the same page.

New mom health and wellness

Dealing with separation anxiety

Whether you‘ve had six weeks or six months at home, going back to work can be traumatic for you and your baby. Easing her separation...

Babysitters and Childcare

Top 5 Interview questions to ask a potential nanny

Once you’ve decided that a nanny is right for your family and you have potential candidates, it’s time to get down to the business...

Babysitters and Childcare

Hiring a Nanny: Top 5 steps to take

You’ve determined you need a nanny, you’ve found a great candidate and you’re ready to hire her. Stop! Before you officially hire a...

Babysitters and Childcare

Checking a babysitter's driving record

Is it feasible to check the driving record for a potential nanny or babysitter? Here's how you can verify that the childcare...

Babysitters and Childcare

When your child doesn't want to go home after daycare

When your little one's not happy to be picked up after daycare, truly, nobody is happy. Here are some tips -- for both caregivers...

Babysitters and Childcare

Finding part-time childcare

Finding childcare on a part-time basis is a lot harder than finding a full-time childcare provider. So how can you find the right...