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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  I haven't hired for this kind of position so I'm of limited help, but I wouldn't list it as a mother's helper.  In my neighborhood the mother's helper label is used for young girls who are too young to babysit independently but are responsible, wanting to become babysitters, able to entertain a kid(s) to free up the parents while they're home, etc...

It sounds like you're looking for a housekeeper/babysitter - I think those terms might get you applicants who understand the nature of the cooking/cleaning/kid watching you're describing.  Also, if you want to be able to leave the house and leave your kids in the person's care then mother's helper would be misleading (I think).

If you can be flexible about which days of the week (or varying the schedule sometimes) you might include that so someone with an unusual or changeable schedule (like a college student) can consider applying.

Try getting the word out on your neighborhood listserv.  We found a fantastic backup sitter through a neighbor who has a live-in housekeeper/nanny with some pockets of free time.

Good luck.[/quote]

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