It doesn't make you a bad mom or dad - it makes you human. We ALL love our kids but we ALL need time off. Not everyone is lucky enough to have grandparents near by to pitch in,
So how do you find a babysitter?
Ask around - if your neighbours have young children ask them if they have a recommendation. Ask your colleagues, some of them may have teenagers who are interested. Ask other parents at playgroup or the park
Check out your local college or high school. If the college has a teacher, educational assistant or early childhood education program that's where I would start. Go to the high school guidance counsellor and see if they would help with your search.
Still not having any luck? Trade off with a neighbour. Offer to take her kids in one night so she and her partner can have an evening out and see if she is willing to do the same.
Nervous ? Do a trial run after an interview. Do some work in the home and have the babysitter occupy the children. This is a great way to get an idea of what he/she is like with your kids but this is also a great way to get your tasks done around the home. I have my caregiver in every Tuesday to play with the kids while I do a thorough clean of my home.
Even if you are not fortunate enough to have family close by there are great alternatives
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