What we cover

Help for every part of family life, grouped so it's easy to find what you need.

Kids & School

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Babysitters

Vetted sitters for date nights, after-school, and backup care.

What a request typically includes

·Preferred date/time
·Child age(s) and number of children
·One-time or recurring
·Special instructions

What to look for

Background check
Childcare experience
References
CPR (optional)

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Nannies

More consistent childcare for part-time, full-time, after-school, infant, or summer care.

What a request typically includes

·Type of care (part-time / full-time / after-school / infant / summer)
·Child age(s) and number of children
·Schedule needed & start date
·Background check preference
·Driving / pickup needed?

What to look for

Background check required
Childcare experience
Age ranges served
References
CPR / first aid (if available)
Driving / pickup ability (if relevant)

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Mother's Helpers / Parent Helpers

Extra hands while a parent is home — playtime, snacks, toy cleanup, sibling help, light reset.

What a request typically includes

·Child age(s)
·Type of help (playtime, snack, toy cleanup, sibling support, parent WFH support)
·Parent will be home (default yes)
·Preferred date/time
·One-time or recurring

What to look for

Experience with young children
Comfort working while parent is home
References
Background check recommended

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Tutors

Subject-specific learning support and study habit coaching.

What a request typically includes

·Subject and grade level
·Preferred date/time
·One-time or recurring
·Goals

What to look for

Subject expertise
Teaching experience
Grade levels

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Pick-up/Drop-off Helpers

Trusted rides for school pickup, activity drop-off, camp pickup, and busy schedules.

What a request typically includes

·Transportation type (school / activity / camp / tutor / other)
·Pickup & drop-off location
·Child age
·Date/time
·One-time or recurring
·Parent authorization & provider verification required

What to look for

Background check required
Driving record (if supported)
Vehicle & insurance confirmation
Parent pickup authorization
References strongly recommended

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Home & Household

Home Managers

Flexible household support — errands, organizing, school bag prep, toy reset, and coordination.

What a request typically includes

·Type of help (errands, toy reset, school bag prep, light organizing, laundry, kitchen reset)
·Preferred date/time
·One-time or recurring
·Children / pets in home?
·Home access notes

What to look for

Family household experience
Reliability
Recurring availability
Comfort around children & pets
References

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House Cleaning

Family-home resets with child-safe options.

What a request typically includes

·Home size
·Preferred date/time
·One-time or recurring
·Child-safe products requested?
·Pets in home?

What to look for

Reliability
Child-safe products
Pet comfort
Recurring availability

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Laundry Help

Wash/fold, pickup/drop-off, in-home folding, kids' clothing, and seasonal switches.

What a request typically includes

·Type (wash/fold, pickup/drop-off, in-home folding, kids' clothes, seasonal switch)
·Household size
·Pickup / drop-off needed?
·Preferred date/time
·Fabric / care notes

What to look for

Reliability
Care with clothing
Pickup / drop-off comfort
Recurring availability

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Home Organizers

Organizing for playrooms, closets, pantries, nurseries, mudrooms, and backpack zones.

What a request typically includes

·Area (playroom, closet, pantry, nursery, mudroom, garage, kids' room)
·Project size (small / medium / large / not sure)
·Preferred date/time
·Children / pets in home?
·Goals or notes

What to look for

Family-home experience
Before/after portfolio (optional)
Child/pet-aware organizing
Recurring or project-based availability

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Meals, Errands & Pets

Meal Preparers

Weekly kid-friendly menus and kitchen-side help.

What a request typically includes

·Household size & ages
·Allergies or dietary needs
·Preferred date/time
·One-time or recurring

What to look for

Food safety
Allergy awareness
Family meal experience

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Errand Running

Groceries, pharmacy runs, and donation drop-offs.

What a request typically includes

·Errand type (grocery, pharmacy, donation, other)
·Preferred date/time
·Receipt / photo confirmation needed?

What to look for

Reliability
Reliable vehicle
Receipt / photo confirmation

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Pet Sitters

Walks and drop-ins that fit your family routine.

What a request typically includes

·Pet type & number
·Walks, drop-ins, or overnight
·Preferred date/time
·Home access notes

What to look for

Pet experience
Home access comfort
References

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Baby & New Parent Support

Baby Proofers

Safety walkthroughs and professional installs.

What a request typically includes

·Home type & size
·Areas of concern
·Preferred date/time
·Walkthrough or install?

What to look for

Installation experience
Child-safety training
Walkthrough offering

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Car Seat Installers

Certified technicians for safe installation.

What a request typically includes

·Number & type of seats
·Vehicle(s)
·Preferred date/time
·Location

What to look for

CPST certified
Multi-vehicle experience
Seat-type coverage

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Overnight Newborn Support / Night Nurses

Overnight support for new-baby households — infant care, feeding routine, and parent rest.

What a request typically includes

·Baby age
·Preferred nights / times
·One-time or recurring
·Feeding support notes
·Goals (rest, feeding routine, soothing, general)
·Credentials & background check preference

What to look for

Newborn experience
Background check strongly recommended
References
Overnight availability
Credentials (if applicable)
Infant safety experience

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Doulas

Practical postpartum support — newborn adjustment, sibling transition, and light household help.

What a request typically includes

·Baby age or due date
·Type of support (newborn adjustment, parent support, sibling adjustment, light household, meal/routine)
·Preferred schedule
·One-time or recurring
·Certification & background check preference

What to look for

Doula training / certification (if available)
Newborn & family experience
References
Background check recommended
Postpartum support experience

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Events

Party / Event Helpers

Extra help for birthdays, holidays, school gatherings — setup, errands, cleanup, supervision.

What a request typically includes

·Event type & date
·Type of help (setup, decorations, food pickup, activity stations, cleanup, supervision)
·Number of children expected (if relevant)
·Location
·Special instructions

What to look for