🍼 The Calm Before the Sit: How to Survive Your First Time Leaving the Kids
So… you’ve booked your first Sit Session.
The kids are fed. The sitter’s confirmed. You’ve checked your phone battery, your emergency contact list, and your fridge for a backup bottle of wine (just in case).
Then it hits: that first-time-parent panic.
Your brain whispers, “Go, enjoy dinner like an adult.”
Your heart screams, “But what if they forget Bunny’s bedtime song?”
Welcome to your first babysitting moment — we’ve seen it, we’ve lived it, and we give a sit about making sure you feel calm, confident, and maybe even a little bit excited to hand over the reins (for a few glorious hours).
🧠 Step 1: Accept the Nerves (They Mean You Care)
If you’re feeling nervous, congratulations — you’re a great parent.
Every single family we meet across Geelong, Armstrong Creek, and Mount Duneed has been right where you are now: standing at the front door, trying not to hover while explaining how the microwave works.
Here’s the truth — nerves don’t mean you’re not ready. They mean you love your kids fiercely and want them in good hands. And that’s exactly what Sit Happens is here for.
☕ Step 2: Meet the Sitter Before the Big Night
We love a pre-sit catch-up. It doesn’t need to be formal — a quick chat at your door, a cuppa at a local café, or even a video call is enough.
That few minutes helps your little one (and you!) see the friendly face who’ll be hanging out that night. You’ll swap bedtime notes, allergies, and your preferred snack bribery method. We’ll bring the smiles; you bring the Wi-Fi password.
📋 Step 3: Keep Prep Simple — Not a Thesis
We promise your sitter doesn’t need a 17-page manual.
Just jot down the big stuff:
Bedtime routines 💤
Favourite comfort toy or book 🧸
Any allergies or quirks (“Don’t mention broccoli. Ever.”)
Emergency contacts (yep, include your own number — you’d be shocked how many forget!)
That’s it. No need to label every drawer or apologise for the Lego minefield in the hallway. We’ve seen worse. Way worse.
🍷 Step 4: Give Yourself Permission to Actually Enjoy It
This one’s big.
Your first Sit Session isn’t just about trusting your sitter — it’s about trusting yourself to take a break. You are allowed to breathe, eat dinner without cutting someone else’s food, and talk about anything other than Bluey plot lines.
Your kids will be fine (better than fine — they’ll probably beg for another sit). And you’ll come home feeling more like yourself again.
❤️ Step 5: Remember — We’ve Got This
Every Sit Happens babysitter is:
✔️ Fully vetted with Working With Children Checks, Police Checks, and First Aid training.
✔️ Matched to your family’s vibe.
✔️ Backed by our Sit Happens HQ — so if something goes sideways (rare, but hey, life happens), we’ve got backup support faster than a toddler can say “I’m not tired.”
So go. Order dessert. Text your sitter once (we said once). Then enjoy your night knowing your mini legends are in seriously good hands.
🎉 Ready for Your First Sit Session?
When you come home to sleeping kids, a happy sitter, and that sweet silence — you’ll realise this isn’t just babysitting. It’s freedom, trust, and maybe your new Friday night tradition.
👉 [Book Your First Sit Session → /book]
👉 [Join the Waitlist for Sit Happens Geelong → /waitlist]
👉 [Meet Our Legends (aka Sitters) → /meet-our-legends]
Because you deserve a sit. And we give one. 💚