Beyond Babysitting

Parents everywhere are searching online for child care in 2025. See the top trends and discover how SmartSitter helps with flexible, trusted care.

What do sitters see — and keep to themselves? These gentle, behind-the-scenes observations might just help your whole household.

Back-to-school jitters aren’t just for kids. Here’s how sitters can support new school parents (and reduce everyone's stress).

From calm corners to co-regulation, here are the parenting trends 2025 sitters should actually know — and what’s just TikTok talk.

Sundays feel heavy? Here’s how SmartSitters help parents create a calm, confident Sunday reset routine for the week ahead.

Wondering how much to pay (or tip) your babysitter in 2025? Here’s your quick, fair, sitter-approved guide to modern babysitting rates.

Honest, funny, and real: 10 things sitters secretly want parents to know for better nights, happier kids, and stress-free bookings.

From routines to rituals, here's a back to school prep guide that keeps it simple, effective, and actually enjoyable.

Feel anxious about your first sitter? Our step-by-step guide helps nervous parents feel confident booking their first babysitter.

Wondering what to pay your sitter, whether you should feed them, or if tipping is expected? Here are 13 real, awkward babysitting questions answered honestly by experts.

Make your space sitter-friendly! Simple safety tips, routines, and must-haves for the ideal babysitting setup at home.

Learn how to start building trust with a new babysitter—what to ask, what to check, and how to feel confident before the first shift.

Discover the most overlooked toddler hazards at home—plus tips, checklists, and how SmartSitter helps keep your child safer every day.

Here are five crucial questions that every babysitter should ask when they arrive, and why these questions matter for both you and your children.

Babysitter canceled last minute? Here’s what to do—and how SmartSitter steps in before you even know there’s a problem.

Learn how to vet a babysitter with expert tips on background checks, certifications, references, and more. Feel confident hiring on your own

Discover babysitting rates across the U.S. for 2025, with tips on fair pay and insights into factors influencing sitter wages.

Find trustworthy babysitters in St. Louis, Jacksonville, & Atlanta with these tips on vetting, certifications, & choosing the best service.

Learn the differences between paying casual babysitters and nannies, tax rules, and how to stay compliant with legal requirements.

Learn how hiring a nanny or choosing Consistent Care can help your family find the right long-term childcare solution tailored to you.