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What exactly is fixed babysitting? And why is becoming increasingly popular? Below, we’ll explain everything about fixed babysitting and give you five reasons why it is so great.

Daily life gets busy. Just add one or more kids and you need double the hours in one day, right? If only we could help you with that! What we can help you with is finding a fixed Babysitting Angel who can bring some calm during the hectic weekdays. A familiar face for the little ones and someone to rely on for you. We’ve gathered everything you need to know to get started on the search.

Sanna Hogenbirk has been a Babysitting Angel for Charly Cares since 2019. Back then, she had just started her studies in Leiden and thereby lost her old babysitting addresses. Through Charly Cares, she was immediately able to start babysitting again in her new hometown. She is currently in the first year of the PABO and in her spare time she loves to sing, dance, and meet up with friends.

Meet babysitter Valérie (17) from Haarlem. Valérie started working for Charly Cares in November 2019 and has recently received her VWO diploma during these turbulent times! Next year, she's planning to take a gap year, before continuing on with her studies. Want to know why Valérie is so enthusiastic about babysitting? Then read on!

Have you met Babysitting Angel Sanne yet? Sanne is 23 years old, lives in Utrecht, and has just finished her bachelors in Psychology. About 10 years ago, Sanne started babysitting. Now that she has some more free time due to the COVID-19 crisis, Charly Cares has been a real lifesaver. Because.... Sanne loves babysitting!

School's out for summer! What are your family plans? The RIVM and GGD guidelines have become more flexible, but it remains important to keep your families well being in mind. That might mean staying close to home this summer. Luckily there are loads of fun options just around the corner. We’ve put together a list with some ideas. Be inspired!

Angel Sabine babysits regularly for a family, where she often cooks a healthy meal from Hellofresh. Excellent, the parents said: “When we get home, we’re happy hearing the kids have had a great day and on top of that our babysitter cooked us a healthy meal. This saves us plenty of valuable time.” Read more… Sabine tells you all about cooking for the whole family.

Time for yourself is so important, but how do you plan for it? And more importantly, how do you keep it up? Even in these times, time for yourself is often neglected. Sound familiar? Still, me-time is important. It makes you happier, reduces stress, and gives energy. So give yourself a break! And with our tips, it will be even easier to keep this up, so read on!

Erika (25) played professional tennis until a year and a half ago, trained every day, and travelled all over the world. After she stopped playing tennis, she became a babysitter for Charly Cares, alongside her Nutrition and Dietetics studies. Due to the corona crisis, she has some extra time, because her other job is in the hospitality industry. Erika was a fixed babysitter for a family before the crisis and is now helping this family even more often!

Babysitting Angel Kimberley is 18 years old and lives in Rotterdam. In her daily life, she is often busy with school and sports. She studies at the Albeda Topsportcentrum and loves sports, especially hockey; she's been playing with pleasure for 14 years now. In addition to her studies and hockey, Kimberley loves children and has always wanted to work with them. Before she became a Babysitting Angel, she had already been babysitting a 7-year-old boy for a year. Next to babysitting, she also loves to have fun with her nephews. She basically always has children around her.

The May holiday is quite a bit different this year from other years; a vacation abroad or day at the beach is unfortunately not in the cards. But there are still plenty of other fun activities you can do with the kids. We've listed our favourite things to do during the holiday for you.

During the coronacrisus, we keep our babysitting service available to parents who really need it, for example parents in a crucial profession, self-employed parents, or single parents. Founder Charly van der Straten: "Over the last month, I've spoken to parents, managers, doctors, and CEOs daily about topics such as working from home, childcare, and (online) homeschooling. Everyone is extra careful, and rightly so, but some need help in this area. That's why we are expanding our service for organisations, using careful measures and guidelines."

Babysitting Angel Marijne studies at the Pabo in Utrecht. Normally, she has an internship at a primary school during the week, and she is also a Babysitting Angel for Charly Cares. Because both of these are kind of difficult at the moment, Marijne gives online homeschooling to kids. In her vlog, she brings us along for a day! Check it out!

These are exciting times for parents and children now the schools are closed. The children are at home all day, but the education still has to continue. Read in this blog and discover how you can help them out and have a fun time with the kids!