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    8 Ways to Prepare an Overnight Babysitter

    By | Parenting – Wed, Sep 26, 2012 1:47 PM EDT

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    Give them a tour of the house
    Make sure your sitter knows the lay of the land. Show them your kid's rooms and where all of the necessities are. Show them the room they ... more 
    Photo by: Flickr / agizienski
    Give them a tour of the house
    Make sure your sitter knows the lay of the land. Show them your kid's rooms and where all of the necessities are. Show them the room they are staying in so that they can make themselves comfortable. It's important for them to be comfortable in your home so that your kids will feel comfortable while you are gone.
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    My husband and I are celebrating our 5-year anniversary this weekend and he surprised me by booking us a hotel right here in NYC for a little staycation. I don't even remember the last time that we had a weekend to ourselves, so needless to say, I'm pretty excited. But before I head off into a much-needed weekend of relaxation, I have to find and prepare for a sitter (luckily my sister lives in the same city). This is our first overnight trip away from our kids, so I'm doing everything I can to make sure both my sitter and my kids have everything they need. Here are 8 things you can do to prepare for an overnight babysitter. - By Lauren Jimeson



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