Article: A babysitter should sit well with anxious parents.

Q: My husband and I are the very busy parents of a 3-year-old boy and a 1 1/2-year-old girl. We disagree about the need to go out as a couple. My husband thinks we should, but I think it's important to be home while the kids are so young. We go places, but always with the children, and that is fine with me. I feel guilty leaving them with a babysitter. Should I focus on getting a babysitter or just wait until the kids are older? - Millis

A: Parents often struggle with the idea of leaving young children with someone else. Consider the following:

There are many ways to find a trustworthy, reliable babysitter. Start by asking friends or neighbors. You might ...

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