VERÓNICA & EVA 
Introduction
Verónica and Pedro have three daughters and hired a babysitter, Eva. Eva is English and spends the school year living at Verónica and Pedro’s house. She takes care of their three daughters and teaches them English.
VERÓNICA (PARENT):
“Eva and the girls share a special bond. I remember the weekend when Eva went on a trip to England. My daughters cried, even though they knew she would be coming back. I don’t want to think about what it’ll be like when she finally goes back to England for good. They’ll miss her so much. Eva is like an older sister to them and they love her. They have lots of fun together, but she also helps them with their homework and they respect her.”
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT EVA?
Verónica: “First of all, she loves my daughters. When she comes into the house, the first thing she’ll do is to kiss and hug them. She’s enormously empathic and very affectionate. She easily adjusts to their different ages and personalities. She likes to do different things with them, like crafting or dancing with them on the Wii. She’s become a member of our family. We’re all very happy to have her.”
EVA, WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE FAMILY YOU WORK FOR IN PORTUGAL?
Eva: “From the start, we had a connection. I don’t feel like I’m away from home and I don’t miss England because I feel like a part of the family. The girls are like little sisters to me. I like working with kids because they’re straightforward, positive, their feelings are transparent, they’re always enthusiastic, and are always willing to learn new things. When I hear them speak English now, I’m so proud of them and of the work we’ve done together.”
WHY PARENTS PRAISE SITLY
How has a great sitter changed the lives of these families?
Amália: “Luísa has lifted a lot of the burden that all mothers feel. She gives us some peace.”
Filomena: Because of Camila, I don’t have to ask my parents to help out last-minute anymore.”
