Karis has been helping us with general housekeeping and looking after our baby from when he was six months old, including babysitting when we went out in the evening. She’s totally reliable and a proactive and clear communicator, so it’s easy to plan. She gets on really well with our baby and he has a great time with her. She’s also very personable and a nice person to have around (much of the time she’s been with us we’ve been at home too), always energetic and cheerful but also someone you can talk to about your concerns (and as first time parents, we have many!). She’s happy to take direction on how to care for the baby, and is really good at taking initiative and noticing the small details about how we do things, and seeing what other bits of housework or prep need to be done. She also shares her extensive experience with caring for small children in a really friendly and helpful way. We’re looking forward to having her care for the baby as he grows up!

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