Finding a babysitter is helpful for couples who want to go out on date nights without their children. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to find a quality babysitter, especially if you don’t know any personally. What do you do when you and your partner can’t agree on a babysitter?
Put Forward All Concerns
One of the first things to do is to put forward all concerns about babysitting potential. If you can’t agree on a babysitter, there must be some concerns the other person has about your choices. Put your potential babysitter options on the table and list your concerns.
The goal during this process should be to listen to each other. Don’t dismiss any significant concerns. Instead, ponder them.
Consider Each Opinion
Take each opinion into careful consideration, no matter how concerning they seem or how silly they are on the surface. After all, these are your babies you’re dealing with – any concern or opinion about a person who will be trusted to watch them should be pondered carefully.
Avoid speaking when the other person is. Instead, write them all down and ensure you’re in the right mindset while listening.
Do Your Research
To ensure you’re getting a safe person for your children, do the research together on each babysitting candidate. Check out other resources, get opinions from those who have used them before for their children, and see if there are any reviews online.
Every detail matters. Do an in-depth dive into each candidate, especially the ones you’re concerned about.
Put the Kids First
No matter your personal opinions, in the process always put the safety of your children first. You might like someone more than another, but it makes no sense to put your kids in a position where they’re alone with someone you don’t completely trust. No matter what, your children must be the core priority.
Hi! My name is Kimmy B, I am the co-host of the We’reHard podcast. I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I’ve always loved working out and staying active but recently found my groove in the fitness industry.