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04-13-2016, 02:26 PM
12 apps to help find reliable childcare
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Summertime freedom for kids can mean an extra scheduling burden on parents who are juggling work and home life.*
Especially when parents don't have predictable schedules, their kids' summer activities can alter an already chaotic flow.
Fortunately, numerous apps and websites can help solve your summertime help*crisis.
SEE ALSO: 10 kids toys that make chic adult decor (http://mashable.com/2016/04/09/kids-toys-decor/)
1. Zum
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Zum (https://ridezum.com/our-story.html)is a new app that helps parents find babysitting and rides for their children to and from activities. It might be ideal for shuttling the kids back and forth between summer camp schedules. The downside is the app is only for parents in the San Francisco Bay Area, and while the app itself is free, the cost per hour for help is higher than minimum wage. The company reports that all its drivers have childcare experience and pass extensive background checks. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/13/babysitter-apps/)
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Summertime freedom for kids can mean an extra scheduling burden on parents who are juggling work and home life.*
Especially when parents don't have predictable schedules, their kids' summer activities can alter an already chaotic flow.
Fortunately, numerous apps and websites can help solve your summertime help*crisis.
SEE ALSO: 10 kids toys that make chic adult decor (http://mashable.com/2016/04/09/kids-toys-decor/)
1. Zum
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A Zum sitter opens the door for a child.
Image: zum
Zum (https://ridezum.com/our-story.html)is a new app that helps parents find babysitting and rides for their children to and from activities. It might be ideal for shuttling the kids back and forth between summer camp schedules. The downside is the app is only for parents in the San Francisco Bay Area, and while the app itself is free, the cost per hour for help is higher than minimum wage. The company reports that all its drivers have childcare experience and pass extensive background checks. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/13/babysitter-apps/)
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