Want to help military families? Children bring boundless happiness and joy to families, but let’s face it: raising them can be one of life’s toughest challenges. The joy of a little boy snuggling into his parents’ bed after a nightmare or a daughter’s beaming smile upon seeing her parent walk through the door often comes at the cost of added stress on the grown-ups.
According to a medically-reviewed article from Verywell Mind, parenting conflicts, lack of sleep, and insufficient support are just a few of the elements that can put pressure on parents. For military families with children, the stress is compounded by deployments, frequent moves, and a lack of available support.
A recent Blue Star Families report found that over one-third of military families have no one to ask for a favor. Imagine living in a new city with no friends or family nearby to help pick up a child from school or watch them during a deployment. That’s the reality for many military spouses like Meghan Wieten-Scott, who has been an Army spouse for 14 years.
“It has been hellacious. I finally have one friend 18 months later who I can call and ask to pick up my child at school,” she says. “One.”
At GetSidekicks, we understand the challenges that military families face. Our matching platform connects military families with trusted babysitters and nannies who understand their unique needs, providing more flexible and affordable options for service members and their spouses. But Sidekick isn’t just about providing childcare options – it’s also an opportunity to earn extra income by offering services as “Sidekicks.” This provides a flexible way to earn money that can fit around their military commitments while also helping them stay connected to their community.
As Ian Maclaren once said, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Military spouses and families face challenges and loneliness that can be overwhelming, and GetSidekicks aims to help reduce that burden while building a supportive community.
If you’re a military spouse or service member who wants to help make it easier for military parents to manage their children, sign up to become a Sidekick babysitter!
GetSidekicks connects military parents looking for childcare to military-connected folks that can care for their kids! Whether you are looking for a babysitter, nanny, or someone else - GetSidekicks can help you find your squad! We've got your military childcare covered!
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