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		<title>Why Parents Come Home More Tired Than When They Left — And How to Fix It</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The idea for Destination Sitters began with my own experience as a single parent traveling with my children. Like many parents, I loved creating special memories with my family, but I also needed an occasional break, a quiet dinner, a few peaceful hours to recharge, or simply a little time to myself. At the  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Travel Season Chaos</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holiday Travel Hacks for Parents – Making the Journey Smoother with Kids The holidays are magical — but let’s be honest, they can also be overwhelming. Parents pack the car with gifts, juggle strollers through TSA, and field endless questions of “Are we there yet?” before the first layover is even finished. Add crowded airports,  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Holiday Traditions to Start on the Road</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The beauty of travel during the holidays is that it opens the door for new traditions. Think about it: the rituals we hold dearest all had to start somewhere. Maybe it was your grandmother’s gingerbread recipe or your dad’s habit of reading the same holiday story every year. Traveling gives families a chance to plant  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Keeping Family Traditions Alive While Traveling with Kids</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holiday Traditions The holidays are a time of comfort and connection — from hanging stockings and baking cookies to lighting candles and singing carols. But for families on the road, it can feel daunting to keep those cherished traditions alive while juggling suitcases, long flights, and hotel rooms. Here’s the secret: traditions don’t depend on  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Planning an Adult Only Wedding? Do you need wedding childcare?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We provide on-site childcare at your hotel or venue. We work directly with your wedding coordinator or venue.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Wedding Childcare:6 Ways It Will Make Your Day Easier</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yes there is such a thing as wedding childcare!!! Once upon a time, a wedding was being planned. Venues were chosen, cakes were tasted, and it was shaping up to be an amazing event. Then the bride’s very Italian grandmother called. She was so excited to hear about the details. "It will be so  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Baby Arrival</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New babies are exciting for just about everyone. While newborns require a lot of attention, it is important to make sure your other children do not feel left out. Older siblings may feel jealous and act out. Include your older children as much as possible in daily activities involving the baby. There are ways to  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Meet Yvonne &#8211; Founder &#038; Managing Director</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder, Founder I personally needed childcare when I moved to San Diego years ago. Like most parents, I assumed there were standards for temporary childcare; in reality, there are no state requirements or licensing standards for temporary childcare. The idea for Destination Sitters was born! I wanted to Give Parents Peace of  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>About the blog</title>
		<link>https://www.destinationsitters.com/blog/about-the-blog/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2020 23:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Parent Network Blog by Destination Sitters is a great way to build a community of parents. Our blog offers tips on parenting, kids in the kitchen recipes, art &amp; crafts, and traveling with children advice, which makes life a little easier and a whole lot more fun.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>2020 Pro Bowl Event Childcare</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Yvonne Wonder]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pro Bowl Event Childcare 2020 Destination Sitters Staff Last month, Destination Sitters Orlando office provided the event childcare to the NFL for the Pro Bowl players. Our babysitters watched over 125 children of all-star players and coaches in the children's own child-safe space in the hotel and in private sits in their hotel rooms, while their  [...]]]></description>
		
		
		
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