as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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come up with three alternative solutions to this problem: it's hard to get a babysitter on short notice.
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1. ask family and friends if they can help on short notice. 
2. look into on-demand babysitting apps such as sittercity.
3. consider a nanny share with another family who also needs childcare.
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