Finding a good babysitter isn’t always a piece of cake. Here, find advice on where to start, payment and more.
Found a few potential babysitters? Next, you’ll want to interview them to see who’s the best fit for your family’s needs. “Interviews give parents the opportunity to not only gauge if the sitter will be a good fit personality-wise with the family, but also to confirm that the sitter’s skills match the job at hand so parents can make a confident decision about the person they choose to care for their children,” explains Brown.
To take interview questions a step further, get into specifics. Brown suggests creating scenario-based questions. “For example,” she says, “what would you do if my kid fell off the swings on the playground?” Based on the answer, you’ll have a clearer idea of how the sitter would handle situations while they’re on the job.
or first aid? You might want to suggest the sitter take a class or two. Even better, pay for the classes yourself or offer a slightly higher hourly rate if they complete them—it’s a win-win for you both!Some parents hire a babysitter after a short interview and maybe a brief meet and greet with baby. However, if you have even a teeny bit of uncertainty, it’s worth the peace of mind to do a “sitter trial.
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