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Make your own polar bear pom pom craft

Still getting used to chilly weather or simply just a fan of cute polar bears? Whether or not it’s snowing outside, you can embrace the arctic with your kids by making this simple and adorable pom pom polar bear craft. See the quick and...

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Babysits is carbon neutral!

Here at Babysits, we are committed to our mission of empowering communities around childcare so that children can grow up happy and healthy. Action against global climate change is something we’ve identified as integral to this, and some...

Babysitting Activities

Ultimate guide to kids' activities per age

Whether you are a parent trying to have some fun with your kids or a babysitter/childcare provider trying to come up with some fresh ideas for your next babysitting appointment, we’ve got you covered! Check out this list of fun activitie...

Tips for Babysitters • Tips for Parents

The Ultimate Guide to Toddler Care

Your toddler care questions, answered! Whether you’ve never taken care of a toddler before or you’re looking for the answer to a specific question, we’ve got you covered. Our guide covers common basic and in-depth questions you have abou...

Tips for Parents

Art as therapy: The benefits of art for children

What comes to mind when you hear art? Art is an umbrella term for many creative outlets such as theater, music, dance, literature, and more. Although all art forms bring value to children in different ways, we will focus on visual arts....

Kids Recipes • Babysitting Activities • Do It Yourself

Fun Christmas Activities and Recipes for Kids

Ho ho ho...it’s finally the holiday season! That means it’s time to get the family together and embrace the Christmas cheer. Although Christmas is a time for celebration, it definitely can get a little overwhelming. Whether you want to g...

Do It Yourself

Sea Creatures Craft for Kids: Shark, Frog and Fish

Who would've known there were so many fantastic uses for the humble toilet paper roll? Recycle your empty toilet paper rolls to create unique crafts the kids will love! We crafted a school of colorful koi fish, a cool grey shark, and vib...

Do It Yourself

Animal Crafts: Cute Sea Creatures

Every household goes through their fair share of toilet paper, right? Well start saving the rolls if you haven’t already! We are going to teach you how to craft some super-simple and adorable aquatic animals. All it takes is a few toilet...

Tips for Parents

Take Five. Anywhere. Anytime.

Mindfulness means being present in the moment and not worrying about the future or concerned with the past. Practicing mindfulness is just as important for kids as it is for their parents. This article was written by Mindfulness Without...

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Book a babysitter via Babysits

Do you want to book and pay a babysitter online or plan an introductory meeting? Now you can do it through Babysits! Read more about our easy, safe and cashless feature here.

Do It Yourself

The 5 Best Fall Crafts for Kids

Time to cozy up your home with some fall decor! We’ve created four fall DIYs that are easy to put together and allow for lots of creativity, making them the perfect fall craft ideas for kids. Pick among fall crafts like: fairies, wall ha...