January 2012
4 posts
“I love to explore - especially with the kids I watch – because they always...”
– New SmartSitter Chelsea F.
“I appreciate a good balance of fun and responsibility, which is why I encourage...”
– New SmartSitter Jackie A.
December 2011
2 posts
“Try this the next time you meet a little girl. She may be surprised and unsure...”
– Lisa Bloom
WatchLive from Wall St.: SmartSitting Holiday Baking Extravaganza!
November 2011
2 posts
SmartSitter Anna Taylor Gets in the Halloween...
What do you love about working with your SmartKids? I could be biased, but these are possibly the smartest, most adorable boys on the planet! They are very affectionate and have a curiosity for life that us adults would be jealous of. I always look forward to the next time I’m going to see them, they are pretty irresistible! You’re so artistic and talented in the face-painting...
September 2011
8 posts
We're Hiring!
SmartSitting is looking for a wonderful intern to act as our ‘SmartSitter liaison’ and to help us manage the day-to-day operations of our business which include:
-Recruiting new team members
-Researching and implementing new advertising strategies
-Reviewing candidate applications
-Coordinating candidate interviews
-Blogging
-Helping new team members transition flawlessly into...
“It was my second summer nannying for a family of three girls. I was chatting...”
– From the application of a prospective SmartSitter.
Executive Director Lauren Kay featured on CNN... →
“I wanted you to know that Day One went incredibly well! We came home to find our...”
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Happy Parent working with a SmartSitter (9/14/11)
Back-to-School SmartTips from SmartSitter Ranjani...
Smart tips for managing the back-to-school grind! It’s might be summer until September 23rd, but once the barbecue cools down after the holiday weekend, it’s a brand new season. Before we know it, those final, slow, lazy August days morph into jam packed calendars with homework, activities, and play dates to juggle. It’s a drastic change that impacts children and parents alike,...
SmartSitter Blog: Natalie Wetta & Baby Gates
It seems to me like I was born right before technology took a huge leap, which has always left me a bit behind. Trying to catch up with the latest electronic device – from cell phones, iPhones, iPads and Kindles, to online forums and messengers like AIM, Facebook and Twitter – has left me struggling. I can’t catch up! Needless to say, this week, an adorable 18 month old showed me up. Enter...
“More fascinating, though, was seeing which parts of the business excited her the...”
– Read Jeremy Rothschild’s full article here: http://fueled.com/blog/smartsitting-childcare-with-passion/
Another Happy SmartSitting Parent!
“Ladies!
Great Meeting with Lauryn! Seems like it should be a very good fit! Can’t believe you did it again. You can’t imagine how much of a stress reduction program you provide. I am sure Lauryn and Abigail will hit it off. Yayyyy!
Thanks!! On the way down to the Jersey shore now, where i will relax for the weekend thanks to you two. Xoxo!!! Ellyn”
We LOVE this time...
August 2011
4 posts
“My SmartSitting family had me over the other night to say goodbye. The boy had...”
– Carly Zien, SmartSitter and Yale School of Drama student.
SmartSitter Anna Li-Conrad Shares Her Love of...
We work with so many wonderful and talented SmartSitters, and today we would like to spotlight SmartSitter Anna-Li Conrad, one of the SmartSitters featured in our video. (You can’t miss her making cookies with the two absolutely adorable little boys she SmartSits.)
Today, Anna shares her story with the SmartSitting community of how she celebrated National Dance Day:
When you say...
SmartSitting July CPR Class and Karaoke Meet-Up
It has been a crazy summer here at SmartSitting, and so we are belatedly posting some photos and audio from our July CPR class and karaoke meetup. I think all in attendance can easily say that it was our most joyous, musical meetup yet!
Our July CPR students:
Karaoke:
Some blurry, iPhone photos from karaoke (it was dark, but we tried to capture the spirit of the evening!)
Our own...
SmartSitter Stacey Tavor encourages the...
In a summer filled for many of us with sunshine, vacations, and time with our loving families, it is important to take some time out and help those with less bright summers. Today, we’d like to share information with you on how to help the Berry family in Houston, TX.
SmartSitter Stacey Tavor, one of our top last minute SmartSitters, asked us to pass along this message to the SmartSitting...
June 2011
7 posts
12 tags
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. Supplies More Than...
Walking through the heart of Park Slope the other day, I stumbled upon a curious looking store front — a big, bold, black and white sign read “Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.” I had no idea there were enough Superheros in Brooklyn (or anywhere for that matter, really) to warrant an entire supply store! Needless to say, I was intrigued. There was no way I was walking by without...
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Monthly SmartSitting CPR Classes!
We are happy to announce that we are currently planning our July CPR Certification event and will continue to host CPR Certification events on a monthly basis! Last week, 15 of our SmartSitters (including Executive Director, Dara Epstein and Associate Director, Suzie Zeldin) received their CPR certification through Jason Mundy at NY Metro CPR.
SmartSitters learned how to perform CPR on...
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Smartsitter Kate Findlay-Shirras gives a voice to...
It has long been Kate’s life’s goal to educate the public at large about the state of the world’s oceans today. Most people know very little about where their tuna fish sandwiches and sushi platters come from; in the future, Kate hopes to create documentary films that will fill these gaps in knowledge, and excite people to help with problems like over-fishing and the degradation...
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Smartsitter Darcy Boynton, the youngest of four,...
We’re fortunate enough to have so many wonderful and incredibly talented people in our network (families and sitters alike!) and today we’d love to share something very special. One of our marvelous sitters, Darcy Boynton (who happens to be a cousin of one of our Executive Directors, the lovely Dara Epstein), took time out to interview her talented mother, children’s book author,...
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Lauren Kay shares a heartfelt letter from one of...
As I checked my email while walking up 7th Ave today, I came across one of the most touching emails I have ever received. Smartsitting will be turning two years old this month, and it has been an absolutely amazing experience for me (as well as Dara and Suzie!) to get to work with such great families and Smartsitters. But it is emails like these that really remind us why we do what we do, and we...
“Peace of mind for a parent living the fast paced life of the city is priceless!”
– Happy Parent in the Smartsitting Network!
May 2011
6 posts
Signs Your Baby Loves You →
Signs of Bullying
A list of Bullying warning signs taken from StopBullying.com:
Being Bullied
Comes home with damaged or missing clothing or other belongings
Reports losing items such as books, electronics, clothing, or jewelry
Has unexplained injuries
Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or feeling sick
Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams
Has changes in eating habits
Hurts...
Childhood Letters
“Dear Tooth Fairy, I’m very sorry, but I lost my tooth somewhere in between home and the roller skating rink in Bergenfield. I hope you find it. Love, Dara”
Childhood Letters
Executive Director, Dara Epstein, shares letters from her childhood. This one is from around age 11-12:
“Dear Father,
Recently, I have noticed that I feel I’m not getting enough self-independence that will enhance my ability of true independence in the future. Over a duration of two weeks, I have taken some mental notes of my peers’ parental guidance. I have noted that due to...
Appreciate our teachers! →
This article highlights how accountable we hold teachers for the trials and triumphs of our children, yet how little we compensate them for the incredible work they do. An interesting read in light of this week’s Teacher Appreciation holiday.
April 2011
14 posts
WatchThis is what Smartsitting is all about! Darcy, one of top sitters, is seen here dancing with Lily to everyone’s favorite — Justin Bieber.
A Billion Acts of Green! →
Hello everyone in Smartsitting land! Today is Earth Day and everyone (yes, everyone!) can do something small to contribute to making our world a greener place. Use less water in the shower today? That counts! Turn off your lights as soon as you are done using them? That counts too! How about switching to energy efficient light bulbs? Yes, yes, yes!
Visit the link above to join A Billion Acts of...
March 2011
2 posts
Top 10 Kid Friendly Jokes!
In last month’s newsletter, we included ten hilarious and kid friendly jokes as told to us by the wonderful kids and Smartsitters in our network. Here they are - don’t be afraid to share or send your favorite jokes to smartsitting@gmail.com.
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Q: Why did the cookie go to the doctor? A: Because he was feeling crumby 9.
Q: What do you call a famous fish? A: A Starfish 8.
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