Whether you're planning a night out for Valentine's Day, a day date, or just a solo evening out, when you have little ones there's a little more planning involved. Today I'm sharing how to prep your children and your sitter for your absence. I'll help you get your thoughts organized so you don't miss a detail and hopefully ease any anxiety about your child's sleep while you're out. [SPOILER: It's ok if the sitter does things differently] You don't want to miss:

• 4 ways to ease your child's anxiety about you leaving.
• How to prepare the sitter for handling the schedule, routines, and expectations.
• What to do if the sitter doesn't follow the schedule, routines, and expectations.

Links and resources:

• Download the free Babysitter Checklist
• Follow me on Instagram: @goodnightfamilies
• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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