
Babysits Community Resources

Babysitting Test
Do you think that being a babysitter is the right job for you? Are you comfortable changing nappies or cooking meals? Do you enjoy playing games and having fun with children? Take this short babysitting test to prove your knowledge to ev...

Dad stereotypes: what are they?
Do you feel like stereotypes surrounding dads have changed in recent years? According to different cultures, it is widely known that societal views regarding the difference between dads and moms have improved. Both parents are now seen a...

Simple Plant Experiment for Kids
Planting your own vegetable garden not only ensures you have fresh produce but it can also create a hands-on learning opportunity for young children. By teaching your children the basics of gardening, they can discover how life begins an...

Parents Help Parents: extra childcare options on Babysits
Struggling to find childcare for your child? Did you know that other parents can also be an option? Read on to learn more about childcare or babysitting exchanges, co-ops, and swaps. Find other parents looking for childcare exchange opti...

Climate change for kids
Have your kids ever asked, ‘why do cans go in a different garbage?’ or ‘why don’t people eat meat?’ or maybe ‘why is it snowing in June?’. These questions can have simple or complex answers depending on where you want the conversation to...

How to Trick or Treat
Do you know the reason why children dress up and go trick or treating? Many years ago on October 31st people expressed their respect for those who had passed before them by offering food. Nowadays everyone knows this tradition as Trick o...

Babysitter Essentials
When babysitting, it is a good idea to bring a bag with you with all the necessary tools to help overcome any emergencies you may be faced with. Expect the unexpected! It is also a good idea to be prepared with games etc to keep small ch...

What is upcycling? Fun activities to do with kids
Material waste is a problem that impacts everyone. In particular, our children's future, therefore it is something we need to start educating ourselves about.. As a result, each of us should lead by example by taking small steps to prese...

The pros and cons of kids and tech
Technology nowadays is mind-blowing. There is a device or app for almost every task or query you want to know more about. Our generation is so reliant on technology. Should our children be exposed to this so early on or should we try to...

Help the Environment
Earth Day used to be the day to care about our planet and be extra kind to the environment. With science and data proving how our behaviors can have an extremely detrimental effect, Earth Day is now a daily practice in mindfulness.

How to write a babysitter profile, resume, or cv
On Babysits you can create a profile with all the necessary information that a family looks for in a babysitter. Do you know how to make the best profile on Babysits? Check out the infographic and tips below to help improve your Babysits...

Back to school routine
After a long summer spent at home and on vacation with the family, every child's biggest fear has come: the beginning of school! This time of year is often a hectic time for parents. But if you start with good habits, it may not be so bad!