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.

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The Miramar Air Show With Little Kids: A San Diego Parent’s Plan

San Diego Family Guide The Miramar Air Show With Little Kids: A San Diego Parent’s Plan Gates open at eight, the Blue Angels...

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Self-Care for Special Needs Parents: Preparing your child for a caregiver

Do you remember the days when you could spend an hour reading a book, gardening, or just walking around Target undisturbed? Have those......

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Fun at the San Diego Waterfront Park

Are you looking for a fun place to take the kids? Read below and see what Sitterwise Sitter, Jackie L. has to say...

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Sitter Spotlight: Meet Megan

How long have you been a Sitterwise sitter? Just over a year now. What's your favorite age to work with and why? I...

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Easy Holiday Hot Chocolate

Sure, the little packets can be handy in a pinch, but what about making some REAL hot chocolate with the kids this holiday...

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Three Steps to Take to Ensure Your Child is Safe with a Babysitter

It can be pretty intimidating to find a babysitter in a new city, or when you don’t have a lot of friends and...

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5 Self-Care Practices for First Time Moms

Guest blogger: Julia Merrill Having your first child is an intense and exciting time. However, between midnight feedings and diaper......

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Ultimate Family-Friendly California Road Trip

A road trip through California is undoubtedly one of the best road trips for sightseeing with the family. Not to mention all of...

Sitter Spotlight

Sitter Spotlight – Meet Kealani

How long have you been a Sitterwise sitter? 2 years What's your favorite age to work with and why? Definitely toddlers - they...

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Let McLandia Take You Beyond the Zoo

Even for San Diego locals, our area can be overwhelming! So many things to see, so many places to go, and how can...

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Sleep Better Tonight: Tips For The Whole Family

Guest Blog Contributor: Julia Merrill Nothing puts a damper on your family’s day like sleep deprivation. The effects of a poor night’s......

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Homemade Playdough Recipe

We know kids love playdough. You know what else they love? Making homemade playdough! Instead of a quick run to the store, take...

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Five Easy Steps to Planning a Kids Event

Corporate events are full of details . . . locations, meeting rooms, meals, flights, rental cars, activities . . . the list goes...

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