Here's the thing: You can't trust just anyone with your kids. You can't.
Just because I say that I can stay with kids doesn't mean you should take my word for it.
I believe that I am good, too. I only tell you about my wife because it is from her experience that I learn about kids. I take notes. I read her nanny books. I have quietly noticed how Erika has developed this network of parents who keep her in their Fav 5. As good as Erika is with babies, I feel as though my niche lies with toddlers and older children. In my first post I wrote about Isabella and Tom, two kids who I've been picking up at school and watching while they're parents go out to movies and such. It's not baby-sitting because they are not babies. I usually bring over dinner, we eat and then play games or watch movies. Sometimes they do their own thing and I do mine, but at least you know that there's a responsible adult keeping things tidy, ever ready in case of emergencies, sitting comfortably on your couch, reading books.
My network of parents is growing. They tell me how nice it is to have a guy sitter who can relate to their boys. I never thought of it that way, but I guess it makes sense. I love to shoot hoops and play frisbee and run around in the park. If you've got boys then chances are they love to do that kind of stuff, too.
So in the event that I'm not watching Isabella and Tom, I can stay with your kids. But please ask around about me first. Tap into that "Word of Mouth" network and see if I can be trusted. I would do it if I were you. I can even give you the names and numbers of other parents who know and trust me. Then, if you feel comfortable with me, you can go out to dinner, to the movies, the museum, game or concert and not worry about who's taking care of your kids because now we know each other and now I'm in your speed dial.
Unless
Unless you've spoken with someone who knows me. Which brings me to today's post--
Word of Mouth
I don't have kids. Yet. My wife and I have been married for two and a half years and sure, we hope to have kids one day, but right now we don't. Erika adores children, though. She's an assistant designer at Blabla where they make the most intuitive and delightful things for young people. Plus, she still babysits on weekends because 1.) she's brilliant with babies and kids, 2.) she draws inspiration from them, 3.) she likes to make a little extra money where she can. Over the years my wife has gained many referrals from friends, family, and the parents of the kids that she takes care of. Sometimes we'll be out to dinner and she'll get a call from a friend of one of the parents, asking if she's available this weekend and, oh, by the way, would she be available to nanny for a newborn. Erika is that good.
I believe that I am good, too. I only tell you about my wife because it is from her experience that I learn about kids. I take notes. I read her nanny books. I have quietly noticed how Erika has developed this network of parents who keep her in their Fav 5. As good as Erika is with babies, I feel as though my niche lies with toddlers and older children. In my first post I wrote about Isabella and Tom, two kids who I've been picking up at school and watching while they're parents go out to movies and such. It's not baby-sitting because they are not babies. I usually bring over dinner, we eat and then play games or watch movies. Sometimes they do their own thing and I do mine, but at least you know that there's a responsible adult keeping things tidy, ever ready in case of emergencies, sitting comfortably on your couch, reading books.
My network of parents is growing. They tell me how nice it is to have a guy sitter who can relate to their boys. I never thought of it that way, but I guess it makes sense. I love to shoot hoops and play frisbee and run around in the park. If you've got boys then chances are they love to do that kind of stuff, too.
So in the event that I'm not watching Isabella and Tom, I can stay with your kids. But please ask around about me first. Tap into that "Word of Mouth" network and see if I can be trusted. I would do it if I were you. I can even give you the names and numbers of other parents who know and trust me. Then, if you feel comfortable with me, you can go out to dinner, to the movies, the museum, game or concert and not worry about who's taking care of your kids because now we know each other and now I'm in your speed dial.
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