Child safety
A parent's guide to vetting any babysitter
The questions to ask, the checks that matter, and the red flags to never ignore — whether you book through an app or not.
The MatchSitters blog
Guides, ideas and stories for modern families.
Child safety, the value of educational childcare, working-parent life, and emergency preparedness — practical reads from the MatchSitters community.
Education
Turning screen time into learning time
How tutor-sitters keep children engaged with reading, homework and play that actually builds skills.
Emergency prep
Building a childcare backup plan that works
Daycare closures and last-minute cancellations happen. Here's how to be ready before they do.
Working parents
Making remote-work days work with kids at home
Practical routines and quiet activities that let you focus while your children stay happily occupied.
Sitter stories
From psychology student to trusted tutor-sitter
How certifications and skill-based matching help sitters build meaningful experience and income.
Development
Why educational play matters more than you think
The science behind learning through play — and simple ways sitters bring it into everyday care.
Care that helps your child grow.
Put these ideas into practice with a verified, education-focused sitter from MatchSitters.