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How much should you pay your babysitter? Is your oldest ready to take care of your youngest? Find the answers to all
of your babysitting questions.

Saving on Sitters
Creative child care solution for a tough economy.

Taxes, Your Babysitter and You
Learn how the "nanny tax" may apply to your babysitter.

Last-Minute Holiday Fun for the Kids
Fun and frugal holiday crafts you can make for the family or with the family.

Quiz Yourself
Think you know everything about babysitting? Put your know-how to the test.

• Is Your Potential Babysitter Organized Enough? Before you hire a sitter, take this quiz to see if she's really as organized as she claims.
• Should You Fire Your Babysitter? Take this quiz to help determine if it is indeed time to fire your sitter.
• Could You Use a Helping Hand for the Holidays? Take this quiz to see if you need of some help this holiday season.
• Is Your Life Balanced? Take this quiz to see if you're in need of some "me time."
• Mom's Summer Stress Test Regardless of how you've dealt with summers past, this summer might be the one where you hire some help.
• Are You Ready for Your First Babysitter? Take this test to determine whether you're ready to hop back into the high life or if you need some more time to cuddle with your new arrival.
• Is Your Child Ready to Be a Babysitter? Wondering if your tween or teen is ready to make the switch from babysittee to babysitter? Ask yourself the following questions.

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