I am a single Father of two boys aged 10 and 6. I need a night time baby sitter, Can anyone help me find one?
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Post a note in your local high school.
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If this was only the first time, I would suggest you let it go, on the babysitters part.  Do you know what made her late in the first place?  Do you have a number for the sitter?  If not, get it.  Your ex should've kept her cell on or picked up when she isn't around her children, what if there was an emergency, you should address that with her.  You were right to call the police, to cover your own azz.  If you feel the need to get a new sitter then it would be best for the both of you to pick that person.
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I like you was a stay @ home mom and single, 1st thing is to take time out for you, what worked for me was joining Bally's total fitness it helped me feel better about myself and now I;'m in great shape, I'm also a fulltime student majoring in Psyc, on the weekends I only watch tv, have my faviorte meal and the kids go to grandma's i found havein my 15,13 and 7 year old on a scheldue made my days and nights better, my 7yr old knows if momy's door is shut i need alone time, I hope you find theese items useful, also prayer changes things!!!!
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Just for the record, I'm not a guy. But this DOES NOT make you a jerk at all. You're obviously just looking for someone that would have more time for you without having to worry about a babysitter. There's nothing wrong with that.
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you should talk to your parents about this and suggest that maybe they have friends that you know that might like you to babysit occasionally. its a good way to get started and a little extra pocket money.
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a baby sitter if they have kids, or a nice hotel room rental
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WELL I AM LOOKIN FOR A NANNY. I LIVE IN HOUSTON TX AND I NEED A NANNY ASAP. SO U CAN CONTACT ME AT NELL_THELADY@YAHOO.COM AND WE CAN TALK......
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Yep. You're in luck :) \n\nwww.nannies4hire.\nwww.4nannies.com\nwww.enannysource.com\nwww.sittercity.com\nwww.4sitters.com
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call other babysitters in the area and check their rates for a comparison. i know some people who vary their rates depending on how many kids, how the kids act, and how often they'll be babysitting (perhaps giving a bit of a discounted rate for sitting on a regular basis).  you can negotiate with the parents as well as some might already have decided what they're willing and able to pay.
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You gotta ask yourself now...is he the type of guy you want to raise your child?  The child comes first from now on.  I don't know him but from what you've said it doesn't sound like he should be raising children if he's sleeping with children.
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I get £10 each night and theres between 2 and 4 kids. Unless they have friends stopping over then its total chaos. As for the neighborhood it only has a few houses and is all quiet except for the house i babysit in.
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I did babysit as an older sibling, but it was only if my parents went out on a date (not very often) or they had meetings at church.  It was okay, and I didn't really have a choice.  It was my way to contribute.  Why make my parents pay a babysitter when they've raised such a responsible child, right?  However, it was few and far between.  With my children, I will always pay them for watching siblings.  My 8 year old keeps an eye on her brother at soccer practice on the sidelines while I'm on the field.  For the hour she get $2, and I'm 20 feet away.  \n\nIt's kind of a touchy situation, depending on how often the older kids are required to watch the younger ones.  If they're not able to have a life, something needs to be worked out.  Parents should not expect older children to watch younger ones after school for hours so they can work.  If there are 2 incomes in the house, hire a professional to watch your kids.  That's where they should take more responsibility.
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Well i'm not a stay at home mom, but i am a single dad. Over the winter months i built a nice cage to lock my kids in lol. Just kidding . We are getting a pool installed next week so that should keep them pretty busy. We will also take a couple vacations
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Does Dad help?  Maybe he could keep an eye on the kids one day (night) a week to give you some alone time.  Or your mother or mother-in-law?\n\nIt is of great value to your family to take care of you too.
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oh honey! The very fact that you stop to think about the welfare of your kids and worry about leaving them with a babysitter shows you're not a bad Mum.\n\nIf you need the money then you have to work...sods law!\nAlthough there are plenty of work from home schemes these days. Make sure you double check them though - some will scam you as soon as look at you!\n\nMaybe try and find a careers advisor that can put you in touch with some work form home jobs/companies.\n\nMaybe Grandma could be persuaded to babysit once a week or so instead of 'Ashley'...?
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you have babysat kids your age? Strange. I think you are stil too young to babysit children under1. i think you could babysit 2 kids at the time ranging from age1- 9. I would charge per kids, per hour.....depending on the age, and what they can do for themselves, and did you have to travel to them or did they come to you.
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Are you sure the friends thing isn't an option? Many parents take turns taking all the kids for a play day at the park or a home..... for just a few hours so that the other parents can get a break. Then the other parents take turns on other days. That way everyone gets a little bit of free time for one day of the vacation. Bring it up....some may be feeling the same way that you do. Otherwise ask the local high school for a reliable teen that would be a good baby sitter. Stay at your home with her, first few times...then when you know whether or not the person is a good sitter........go away for a few short hours.