I Can’t Afford A Nanny or a Babysitter So I Hired A Mother’s Helper

By Sarah Cottrell

If hiring a babysitter is out of reach, a mother’s helper might be perfect for you. 

I joined the motherhood club nine years ago when the first of my three children were born. In that time, I’ve never once hired a babysitter. If truth be told, I can’t actually afford a babysitter, since they make more money per hour than I do. Daycare is…

Sarah Cottrell
Sarah Cottrell

Sarah Cottrell is a Maine based freelance journalist and lifestyle writer. Her work has been featured on VICE Tonic, New York Magazine, Washington Post, and has been included in seven anthologies including the New York Times bestselling series, I Still Just Want to Pee Alone. Check out her work at sarahcottrellfreelance.com and visit her on Facebook and Instagram.

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