If you're looking for peace of mind...
Amanda started babysitting for my sons aged 9 and 13 years during the evenings in the run-up to Christmas 2016.
The fact that Amanda is a mother herself made me feel reassured that she would have the right credentials as a babysitter.
Whenever I've had to leave my children with anybody else, I have always preferred that person to be another parent.
Both of my boys have found Amanda very easy to be around and warmed to her straight away. Even my eldest, who feels that he's a bit 'too old' for a babysitter at his age!
Amanda gave both of my boys her undivided attention and kept them entertained by playing age appropriate games with them, helping with homework assignments and importantly keeping the peace!
Amanda is vigilant and supervised my boys very well. Afterwards I had reports from both boys who told me that they had enjoyed an interesting, pleasant and calm evening in Amanda's presence.
I feel confident enough about Amanda to have now recommended her to one of my closest friends, who has much younger children than mine and would appreciate a long-term, capable babysitter.
Amanda would be a great asset to any family.
Response from Sweet Dr
Responded
Thank you for giving me such a positive review Cara.
Your children are bright, and very well behaved.
I feel privileged that have been so keen to share their interests with me.
Even though you've now found a permanent nanny, I hope you will still bear me in mind as a backup babysitter.