911: 911, what’s your emergency?
Cole: My babysitter is trying to kill me.
911: Are they still in the house?
Cole: They’re downstairs having a blast.

Finding someone to care for your kids isn’t just about hiring help—it’s about trust. And that’s not always easy to come by. Some families are lucky enough to have nearby relatives who happily step in so parents can sneak away for a date night or a breather. Others, like me, don’t have that built-in support system. So we turn to babysitters, hoping to find someone who our kids adore and who we feel safe with.

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