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Why childcare jobs are the best jobs for college students

5 reasons childcare jobs are some of the best jobs for college students  As a college student, you juggle a lot-from exams to studying, homework to lectures, maintaining friendships and a social life, to eating healthy and working out. Now: squeeze a job into the mix?! That can be quite the challenge, but is a…

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Imaginary friends can be good to have

Imaginary friends tend to reflect strong cognitive, social, and emotional skills in young children, rather than being a cause for concern. Tell Me More Creating…

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June Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + $100 Gift card

Alright, Atlanta parents, this one is for you! We know you all LOVE your kids, but dating your spouse is SUPER important and tends to…

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Summer Creative Play Guide for School-Aged Children

Summer is almost here and soon your kids will be out of school! You may be wondering what to do with your kids while they…

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Quality of early care linked to outcome

High-quality care before entering school has a significant impact on long-term outcomes. Tell Me More While there’s no evidence that anyone specific preschool program is…

SitterTree: Rooted in Community

Inspired by trusted relationships in a small town, SitterTree is more than an app. Founder, Jody Stephenson, shares her vision for connecting more families with…

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The development of empathy

Tiny cells in the brain that act like internal mirrors give us the capacity to copy actions and behaviors as well as feel or empathize…

Healthy Kids: It Starts with Mom

As a new mom, we learn to scrutinize every nuance of our baby to understand what the little person is trying to tell us.  Before…

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Teaching children how to remember

Children whose parents ask more questions about events and experiences tend to have significantly better memories than their less-questioned counterparts. Tell Me More The development…

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May Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + FREE Home Organization

Mom’s, just because Mother’s Day is over, does not mean you cannot still receive an amazing gift! This month we are giving away 3 hours…

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SitterTree’s Top 10 Sitters

I am frequently asked, “What makes SitterTree different?” Of all the apps and childcare platforms, “what makes SitterTree so special?” The answer is profoundly simple:…

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Crying as a sign of stress

We can’t solve the age-old debate about on-demand vs scheduled feedings here, but we can tell you that your baby has to get pretty worked…

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Ask for Help

I must fully acknowledge that I can’t imagine keeping these little ones alive without the support of my generous, ever-patient husband, who is a true…

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