The Sitterwise Blog

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Family travel advice, hotel features, date night ideas, and more from the team that’s been caring for San Diego families since 1981.

Rave Reviews, San Diego Fun

Visiting the San Diego Zoo: A Well Rounded Experience for Families

Thousands of animals, wide open pathways, and a pace that works for every family — the San Diego Zoo is one of those...

San Diego Fun

Cardio for Kids: Helping Your Little One Maintain Heart Health

The natural energy that kids have at a young age often propels their active lifestyle, but sometimes these small bursts of energy aren't......

Babysitter San Diego

The Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Balancing Remote Work and Childcare

We’ve rounded up a collection of essential resources to help you create a quiet workspace, prevent household stress, and hire help....

San Diego Fun

How and When to Start Saving for Your Child’s College Education

Saving as early as possible allows parents to take advantage of compounding interest that will increase returns....

Crafts

Four Simple Fall Crafts for Preschoolers

Now that the air is cooling and fall is just around the corner, the kids are going to be spending more time indoors....

Babysitter San Diego

3 Reasons Exhausted Moms Should Hire a Babysitter

If you ask any new mom how she is feeling after her baby arrives, there’s a good chance she’s going to tell you...

San Diego Hotels

5 Reasons You Should Choose a Vacation Rental

Our family has done a lot of traveling through the years. Having three children has proved to be challenging at times while on...

Babysitter San Diego

Keeping Your Pets Safe

Sitterwise Guest Blog Contributor: Teri Meeks The changing of the seasons can also mean a new set of considerations or dangers for your......

Babysitter San Diego

San Diego Doula Services

If you Google what a Doula is you get this answer: A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical,......

San Diego Fun

Fun San Diego Museums

San Diego is filled with museums, some you may not have even heard of. Whether you want to learn about ancient civilizations, aerospace......

San Diego Fun

7 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in San Diego

There are a lot of restaurants in San Diego to choose from, but if you have kids you want to make sure you...

Crafts

Cade’s Pick: Top 5 Kid-Friendly Games

Sitterwise youth blogger, Cade Albert (age 12) You know those times when you’re trying to get things done but your kids are bored...

Sitter Spotlight

Sitter Spotlight: Lauren K.

What's your favorite age to work with and why? Any age! I love a child's enthusiasm for new things and willingness to learn....

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