7 Reasons to Hire a Babysitter ASAP

Making the decision to hire a babysitter can be difficult. You think it will be hard for you to leave your kid and even harder for them to see you go, and then there's the financial committment to consider -- times are tough, y'all. But at one point or another, something comes up and we all take the plunge. I did, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made as a parent. Here are 7 reasons why you should hire a sitter sooner rather than later. - By Meredith Carroll

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It gives you the chance to get work done
I work from home and watch my toddler full time, which is like having a second full-time job (although I don't get paid overtime). It's hard enough to do my job and watch her, but it's even harder to do either one well when I'm doing both at the same time. An occasional babysitter means both my work and my daughter get the time and attention they deserve all the time, even if it's just ... more
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It gives you the chance to get work done
I work from home and watch my toddler full time, which is like having a second full-time job (although I don't get paid overtime). It's hard enough to do my job and watch her, but it's even harder to do either one well when I'm doing both at the same time. An occasional babysitter means both my work and my daughter get the time and attention they deserve all the time, even if it's just every once in a while.
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