Smart Sitting Blog

Heading out on a road trip this summer? As a parent, you know that driving with kids can be unpredictable. One minute everyone is happy, the next someone has dropped their favorite toy or needs a snack right now. We asked the parents on our Smart Sitting team to share their favorite tips for making car rides smoother, safer, and… let’s b...

If you're new to nannying in New York, summer can feel a little intimidating.

Maybe you're used to homes with backyards, playsets, and plenty of space to run around. Then suddenly you're caring for energetic kids in a fifth-floor apartment with no outdoor space and temperatures climbing in...

If you're an after-school nanny or babysitter, summer doesn't have to mean losing work. Many caregivers transition into full-time summer nanny positions, travel with families, pick up temporary roles, work at camps, or take on multiple part-time families. The right option depends on your schedule, goals, and relations...

AI has exploded into our lives in the last few years, and it can feel like both a heaven-sent outsourced brain and a messy source of unreliable information. Parents have to navigate this brave new world not only for their own parenting, but in helping their children grow up in a world where everything – indiscriminately – is at their fingertips. Here’s advice from our chi...