Why Finding a Babysitter Feels Just Like Online Dating

There’s no way to know if this is going to be a short-term or long-term relationship with your babysitter, but you want to play it cool at first. If you become too clingy too soon, you'll have her wondering what terrible thing your kids did to the last sitter to drive her away. Plus, you have to keep in mind that she could join a new club or get a boyfriend and her availability might drastically change. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't take the time to get to know her and make sure she feels welcome in your home and with your kids so that you are both happy while it lasts.