Anyone Have a Daughter That's Babysitting Age?

I have boys that sit, but we are in the wrong area for you. How about somebody from your church? Or an older sister of one of your girls friends?

Wish we were closer, I am sure we could help you out.

Just a note .. Our church just started 5th Friday night. Every month that has a 5th Friday, you bring the kids and they watch them so the parents can have a DATE night! Suggest it to your church ... it is sure a wonderful offer :)

Good luck!

M., I just found a great sitter by placing an ad in my local paper. I had to screen several candidates. Then ran a background check and checked references on our final candidate. Through interviewing her I learned alot about her "parenting" style as well as her personal beliefs. It was a lot of work but well worth it to find someone I feel 100% comfortable leaving with my children. It is always good to have more than one sitter. I was able to find back up sitters by talking to other moms in my area - I found two great weekend sitters that way. Another thought...post an flyer &/or network at your church.

I'd check some of your local daycare centers, alot of the teachers there like to pick up some extra income. I live near Grandhaven, and all the teachers at my DD's DC have there #'s posted in the entry way for weekend gig's.

Have you tried sittercity.com?

I am also in the same boat. I have 2 boys 9 and 5 and me and my Husband never have a day to our selves. We live in the Flat Rock area. I recently asked a mom at my youngest son's school if we could swap weekends or whenever. I thought that was a good idea. If you are interested let me know.