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A Babysitter's Guide To Everything
A babysitter's dream guide to everything from fun activities to terrible tantrums, just post a question and it will be answered by me personally, just allow an hour or so, if not, it'll be answered by the next day, that's a promise! :)
CATEGORY: Middle School | CREATED: 11/18/2011 | MEMBERS: 123
 
 
PRESIDENT: clem10
VP: Cmrw99
TREASURER: Jasperrose
SECRETARY: Danceluv413
Experienced Babysitter: Cass6789
Best Advice For Beginners: Jasperrose
 
 
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cmrw99 hello @actress27-with the twins maybe you could do bubbles outside or just kicking a ball around ( also outside)
5/16/2012 4:21:02 PM | Report
Tigerh610 This helped thanks
1/15/2013 6:21:26 AM | Report
tigerh610 I have to babysit twins and they usually watch tv what is a better activity for them????
1/14/2013 6:42:22 AM | Report
gvio9 hi! im new to the club what are the best games to play when your playing with a 4 year old?
10/26/2012 4:08:27 PM | Report
MountainLover456 Well, I would say if it is a boy, Maybe piarates or something like that... That is what my 3-year-old- neighbor loves to do.
11/17/2012 5:39:22 PM | Report
blonde blue eyes i've tried a lot but maybe you could help me... PLEASE help1!!!1
8/7/2012 9:16:00 PM | Report
blonde blue eyes hi! i'm lauren! i was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to get babystting jobs... or even just one.. i pretty much live in the middle of nowhere and nobody needs a babysitter... I went through classes and its not getting put to use!
8/7/2012 9:15:28 PM | Report
captiansparkles I'm a new babysitter and I usually babysit two girls ages 4 and 6. They're very hyper and afterwards I always have to take a nap. It's pretty funny watching movies with them, cuz they always watch it in German. Wish me luck!!!
7/13/2012 1:40:22 AM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties gl doesnt allow outsidewebs,so ill give you stepbystep instc instead.To find TONS of great sittig stuff:1go to kids health .org2)select *teen*3)there should be a bar at the side of the page with choices.click school&jobs4)click babysittingcenter TADA
7/10/2012 8:58:22 PM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties (continued)where it says *articles related to this subject*
7/10/2012 9:20:07 PM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties if u click babysitingcenter its alittleharder to getaround the tabs u see when u click school&jobs under babysittingcenter show u some/most of the articles that are about babysitting.however,u can stil find newones at thebottom of eachone where (con)
7/10/2012 9:19:24 PM | Report
actress27 Thx! Used all ur ideas and the kids and their mother loved me! Now i have a job nannying for them! Yay! Thankyou soooo much!
6/26/2012 8:19:17 AM | Report
clem10 @Merzadies- if you decide separately then use a business card maker online and hand them out to family and friends,but if you choose a group thing then make fliers+separate cards for each girl. Think "The Baby-Sitter's Club" for ideas,it worked 4 me
5/15/2012 7:09:39 PM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties and its dangerous do you think the school would be safe? i have to go there anyway cause my lil bro will be in 2nd gade? THANKS btw they need to let you put more in your comments, comment if you agree
7/10/2012 7:21:44 PM | Report
turquoisequeen i agree
1/24/2013 4:50:05 PM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties cafeteeria where people post things like pet siting and babysitting so i thought i should put something there but i read something on GL about u not wanting to put flyers in public places like grocery stores cause then people have your phone#/email a
7/10/2012 7:15:58 PM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties Hi, I just joined your club i want to start baby sitting but i only turn 12 in sept. and im worried people will think im 2 young and i dont know how to convince my mom to let me also my elementary school(i just graduated 6th) has this board in the
7/10/2012 7:10:17 PM | Report
Pinkcupcakekitties sorry that the order is upside down but it wouldnt let me post that in one comment
7/10/2012 8:08:23 PM | Report
clem10 @NancyDrew 1997- by handle money do you mean how much to charge a client?
5/15/2012 7:05:20 PM | Report
Nancydrew 1997 Yes I don't want to over charge!
5/22/2012 9:55:20 PM | Report
ccjoker16 totally right to much = no people
6/17/2012 6:37:26 PM | Report
mmo'g So I just moved to a bigger city and got new clients... how much to charge for a 7 month old... different family 5 year old girl and 7 year old boy
5/24/2012 4:55:25 PM | Report
cutiepie512 Okay so I need some easy cash and i want to babysit alot of kids in my neighborhood. The problem is how do i get the word out to the adults? Do I make flyers? I am almost thirteen and I have a cell phone so I can be contacted easily!
7/8/2012 11:09:22 PM | Report
clem10 Oh and btw @actress27- make sure to not let them out of your sight for a SECOND, trust me, a 5 year old lil bro and tons of experience.
4/28/2012 7:56:24 PM | Report
ccjoker16 wow little people are a hand full i have a 4 year old cousin she is a pain in the butt she thinks that she can boss me around she will not go there
6/17/2012 6:39:08 PM | Report
Merzadies Hi , I'm in Gr. 6 and Lots i mean Lots of my friends are took a babysitting course offered at my school i wanted to know how we should advertise our babysitting business and if we should do it together or separately?
5/10/2012 6:24:08 PM | Report
NancyDrew 1997 Does anyone have tips on how to handle money when it comes to babtsitting?
5/6/2012 1:04:09 PM | Report
clem10 Hey @actress27- Sorry for taking so long to reply, now anyway something easy to entertain twin girls is dress up, if you bring your own old halloween outfits like Disney Princess dresses they'll LOVE IT!! And you can do their hair, hope this helps :)
4/28/2012 7:53:36 PM | Report
cmrw99 thank you for the "getting the buisness out" idea!! i tryed it and it worked!!
4/20/2012 7:26:15 PM | Report
actress27 Hi! I'm new to the club but am soo excited to join! So here's my first question: I am starting a new job where I have to take care of 2 twin girl toddlers..........altho I've never babysat toddlers before! What are some need to know toddler basics?
4/23/2012 9:36:18 PM | Report
cmrw99 heyy guys just checking in with everybody!!
4/20/2012 7:23:17 PM | Report
clem10 @cmrw99- i sent out flyers to people in my neighborhood and used the GL business card maker, simple yet sophisticated
4/5/2012 8:44:50 AM | Report
glsisters good idea i make my posters on americangirl.com you go to the money book and make posters or bussiness cards.
4/18/2012 8:17:47 PM | Report
cmrw99 how do i get the word out about my babysitting buisness.. i live in a really small town but i cant seem to get the word out about my babysitting buisness?
4/2/2012 9:11:01 AM | Report
cmrw99 thank you for the idea of how to entertain a 5 or 6 yr old boy!
3/30/2012 3:34:49 PM | Report
clem10 hey @cmrw99- try building blocks, NEVER Legos, they may accidentally be swallowed, trust me, its happened, not to me, but its a possibility
3/29/2012 7:23:33 PM | Report
glsisters good idea keeps away the emergencys.
4/18/2012 8:19:15 PM | Report
cmrw99 hi guys! does anyone have any good ideas on how to entertain a 5 and 6 year old boy??
3/25/2012 7:49:32 PM | Report
clem10 @cmrw99- You just did, lol, all I wanted was a volunteer and I'd choose the first one, but you must be available to post often, I'm not saying go crazy and post everyday but just check into the club around a few times a week at least, easy :)
3/22/2012 2:54:30 PM | Report
clem10 Alright guys, the place for VP is now open if you'd like the position
3/18/2012 12:53:06 PM | Report
cmrw99 hi i have just joined the club if i want to be the VP how do i do that???
3/18/2012 7:04:04 PM | Report
clem10 @MK19B- Welcome! Normally just threatening to not let them do something like play outside or going to the park helps, but you HAVE to follow through, no being wishy-washy or they'll walk all over you
3/18/2012 12:51:29 PM | Report
clem10 @usmcbratknc- Terrible, hbu?
3/10/2012 7:52:48 AM | Report
MK19B How do I handle discipline issues for an older child? If they are 9 or 10 years old, what should I do? I just joined this club! This is my first post!
3/17/2012 12:16:07 PM | Report
usmcbratknc @clem10 I'm gonna leave the club but if you still want to talk we can talk on my profile and your profile if you want :)
3/12/2012 2:11:03 AM | Report
usmcbratknc I'm sry :( I'm good :) excited and nervous about moving
3/11/2012 9:53:54 PM | Report
clem10 @usmcbratknc- Hi
3/8/2012 3:44:40 PM | Report
usmcbratknc how are you? :)
3/9/2012 1:38:45 AM | Report
clem10 Ok guys, sorry i haven't been online in a while, tons of drama happened so i just need a few days to myself, sorry! @Jasperrose- please watch the club for me while I'm gone
3/3/2012 4:02:54 PM | Report
usmcbratknc hi! :)
3/8/2012 2:38:04 AM | Report
clem10 Ok guys, for VP @pandaprincess has to post by the 29th or on March 1st the place for VP will be open
2/26/2012 7:02:37 AM | Report
clem10 (Continued) with kids around the 2-7 age group, but they can be difficult at times, I suggest you start with the 8-9 year olds and work your way down from there, also, be cautious about the older ones, they tend to tell you diff rules than their M&D
2/16/2012 12:48:43 PM | Report
clem10 @Ashlyn281- Well, if you have to know 'em to babysit 'em then ask your parents if you could possibly give the flyers out to people in your neighborhood who your parents know (and who YOU yourself know) who have small children, I personally started
2/16/2012 12:46:04 PM | Report
clem10 Alright guys, I may or my not take @pandaprincess off the list for VP, if she doesn't post anymore I might as well give the position to a member who will Luv, clem10
2/13/2012 4:08:04 PM | Report
Ashlyn281 Um... I just joined you club and I have a question about getting people to have you as there babysitter? I already put posters up at my church with my e-mail and phone number. I am not aloud to babysit for any one I don't know. :( HELP! :) Thanks!
2/15/2012 9:01:23 PM | Report
clem10 (Continued) be sure to hide them VERY VERY WELL! From my older cousins babysitting days, she said that little kids seem to LOVE playing with her supplies rather than their Legos, good luck girl!
2/11/2012 3:49:06 PM | Report
clem10 @mlwoolfrey- Ah the great age debate for babysitting! I'm 12 and I just started last August so I would think 11 is old enough, its the maturity that counts, not exactly age, as for getting your period on the job-take your supplies with you and (cont)
2/11/2012 3:46:21 PM | Report
clem10 (Continued) btw i made the cards with the business card creator thingy here on GL and the flyers were easy, just use a Microsoft Word document and get typin'! :)
2/5/2012 1:25:35 PM | Report
madisklogg @ clem10: k thx! my friend is always saying how 3 families love her & always want her back...im sorta gettinb jealous. But anyway thx a lot!! I'll try it & c wut happens
2/5/2012 5:15:16 PM | Report
clem10 @madisklogg-Wow,beginning to babysit and find clients is tough! What I did was I found a few parents of small children in my neighborhood and hand-delivered flyers with my name and a copy of my bizness card and a few extras to pass on to friends(con)
2/5/2012 1:23:30 PM | Report
clem10 Hey guys, here’s a Tip of the Day- When you babysit a new family or you’re a newbie, remember BE PREPARED!!!! You more experienced babysitters know exactly what I’m talking about when I say this, which to those newbies, I’ll explain, what I mean is expect the unexpected sort of, like if you think that two little boys are behaving perfectly one minute and you leave to use the bathroom when you come back they’re fighting, or something like that, sorry I’m terrible at explaining stuff like that. Ok, here’s a Question of the Day- A little 4 year old boy you’re babysitting is throwing a huge tantrum, what do you do? Comment or post your answers ☺
1/28/2012 2:58:34 PM | Report
mlwoolfrey I'm 11 right now around what age should I start babysitting?. Also what happens if you hit your period at a persons house and you've never had one before... I mean I couldn't stay in the bathroom the whole time.?
2/8/2012 9:35:20 PM | Report
clem10 @kathryn58- Yeah I'm here, go ahead and ask, I'm online every day first thing in the morning after lunch (on weekends and when I have half days or snow days) and before I go to sleep at night, so go ahead and post your ? and I'll answer asap :)
1/28/2012 2:39:18 PM | Report
clem10 @kathryn58- Yeah I'm here, go ahead and ask, I'm online every day first thing in the morning after lunch (on weekends and when I have half days or snow days) and before I go to sleep at night, so go ahead and post your ? and I'll answer asap :)
1/28/2012 2:39:17 PM | Report
clem10 @madisklogg- Sure, go right ahead and ask. Either Jasperrose, Cass6789, or I will answer :)
1/26/2012 7:36:11 PM | Report
madisklogg ok:) I wanna start babysittin & i hav tons of kids in my neighborhood..but even when my parents tell otha parents,they only say ok thx we needed 1 & ioll think about it! How should i advertise/show people i can babysit? THX!
2/3/2012 9:43:48 PM | Report
kathryn58 Hey is anyone on because i have a ? i need answered ASAP!!
1/27/2012 5:27:24 PM | Report
clem10 @paramore_bunny- Sure! We just need a name and figure out what to write for the description and we're all set :) Do you have any names in mind?
1/24/2012 6:52:28 AM | Report
madisklogg hey,i just joined this club and i have a babysitting question so if anyone could answer tht would b great! thanx
1/25/2012 3:58:14 PM | Report
clem10 hey guys, I just checked and we have a few new members and I just wanted to say if any of the new-er members have any ?'s they can go ahead and ask, we won't bite, promise ;)
1/22/2012 7:16:31 PM | Report
clem10 @Jasperrose- Ohh, yeah, my resolutions are long gone, mine was to go on a diet (I'm waaayyy overweight) and then I become weak and gave in to school lunch french fries, ugh, now I feel like an elephant all over again :(
1/21/2012 9:30:26 PM | Report
paramore_bunny its ok im overweight too maybe we can start a club aboutt that
1/22/2012 6:25:31 PM | Report
paramore_bunny its ok im overweight too maybe we can start a club aboutt that
1/22/2012 6:25:29 PM | Report
jasperrose @LilBandGeek (I assume you are in band...) you should see if any of the people in your band have lil' bros or sister...lend a hand and friends at the same time! :)
1/21/2012 6:41:36 PM | Report
jasperrose @clem10...the new years blues are when people start to break their resolutions and become disappointed about their wimpy will power ( I speak from experience...)
1/21/2012 6:39:54 PM | Report
clem10 hey @LilBandGleek, I'm so so so so so so so so so so sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! I have no other officer places left, hold on, lemme check, I'll see what i can do :(
1/20/2012 6:53:46 PM | Report
clem10 (continued) try being a mother's helper to start out, then as you get better at it you can try actually babysitting, its easy, I'm 12 and I just began babysitting, oh I don't know, I think it was last August, yeah, it was last August, srry bad memory
1/16/2012 9:48:58 AM | Report
LilBandGleek This is the best club!! BTW Could I be a officer?? My post take a while to be approved but I love baby sitting and helping others!!
1/16/2012 4:32:28 PM | Report
clem10 Hey@NancyDrew 1997! That's great!You can ask us any questions and we'll answer them, just remember to have fun babysitting,it might be a little bit tough at first but you'll get the hang of it after a little bit of practice
1/16/2012 9:45:33 AM | Report
NancyDrew 1997 ok Thanks!!
1/21/2012 8:41:11 AM | Report
clem10 @Jasperrose- What "New Year's Blues"? I don't understand........??
1/11/2012 6:07:30 PM | Report
NancyDrew 1997 i just join this club and im thinking about babysitting.
1/15/2012 11:21:38 AM | Report
jasperrose Alright, somebodyneeds to break the new years blues...
1/11/2012 4:25:49 PM | Report
LilBandGleek any tips you can give me like staying at their houses? Thanks!!
1/16/2012 4:36:23 PM | Report
LilBandGleek any tips you can give me like staying at their houses? Thanks!!
1/16/2012 4:36:05 PM | Report
clem10 Happy New Year guys!!!!! Sorry i'm so late with that. I stayed up till midnight and then watched youtube videos till 2:30-ish am (I was bored and couldn't sleep) then had to go to church, then help my mom make dinner, LOL! Anywayz-HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
1/1/2012 5:12:50 PM | Report
jasperrose HAPPY NEW YEAR!! :)
1/1/2012 10:19:18 AM | Report
LilBandGleek My parents are teachers and I look over teacher's kids if they have meetings but only at the school. I've been with my sister when she baby sitted but now she's at collage and I think I need to take her clients so they don't go somewhere else. So are
1/16/2012 4:35:31 PM | Report
jasperrose Welcome to the club Cass6789!! How old are the kids you babysit?
12/29/2011 10:30:15 AM | Report
cass6789 I babysit three families mainly, and I just gained another client, although I haven't babysat for them yet. -9 year old boy -4 year old girl -8 year old boy and 4 (almost 5) year old girl The new family has 4 and 6 year old girls
1/8/2012 9:52:49 AM | Report
clem10 Cass6789- Sure thing! Hope you like the club :)
12/28/2011 12:29:11 PM | Report
clem10 Srry 4 tht being posted so many times! My computer is rly crappy, srry!
12/25/2011 8:35:25 AM | Report
cass6789 Can I please be the "experienced babysitter" above?? I have about 2 1/2 years of babysitting experience and I babysit usually 1-2 times a week.
12/27/2011 12:19:06 PM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:43 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:42 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:41 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:40 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:39 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:38 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:38 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:37 AM | Report
clem10 Babysitting Tip for the holidays- If you know what the family your babysitting celebrates, like Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday pick up a kid-friendly DVD to watch, like the Rugrats Kwanzaa, something like that. Happy Holidays girlies!
12/25/2011 8:34:36 AM | Report
jasperrose Need A New Tip?~We'll give it to ya anyway. What to do when you can't decide..Should you go out with your bf, or watch the neighbors? Think:Could you use the extra $ better than a make-out sesh w/ your man? Smooches can always wait,dependability not!
12/24/2011 3:45:34 PM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Yeah, the kid I babysit KNEW when her older brother said it was a nice picture of a "house" that he was faking it, plus then she wailed "Tay Tay! (his name's Taylor) It no house, it a FLOWER!" LOL!! :D
12/23/2011 2:33:52 PM | Report
jasperrose Tip O' The Day_ When you congratulate a kid for a piece of "artwork" that you have NO idea what it could be...sound sincere. Don't go into the the crazy-preschool teacher voice...(Kids can tell when you're faking it!)
12/23/2011 2:21:26 PM | Report
audz1199 I'm gonna be babysitting a 4 ish-5ish little boy and it's my first time babysitting!! Help me!! I don't wanna kill him on the first day!!! Please respond on my page!! *panics in backround*
1/16/2012 1:52:29 AM | Report
clem10 Also adding to Jasperrose's post, if they're, say, standing on the furniture, give them a choice like "You can either get down off the couch all by yourself or I can help you down, which do you choose?" Works every time, I swear, its like magic! :D
12/23/2011 10:32:40 AM | Report
jasperrose What to do when the kid won't co-operate~ ~It's ok to entice them! An extra book before bedtime can't hurt!! ~If that doesn't work, just put them in a time-out! (Not long, though, just a few minutes...) ~
12/21/2011 3:15:19 PM | Report
jasperrose Huzzah! Thank you, thank you, Thank you very much!
12/20/2011 3:45:24 PM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Awesome! You are now the "Best Advice For Beginners" Expert! Congratulations! :) :D :] :}
12/18/2011 8:20:55 AM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Awesome! You are now the "Best Advice For Beginners" Expert! Congratulations! :) :D :] :}
12/18/2011 8:20:30 AM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Awesome! You are now the "Best Advice For Beginners" Expert! Congratulations! :) :D :] :}
12/18/2011 8:19:46 AM | Report
jasperrose Well..I'm up for giving advice clem10!
12/17/2011 2:07:30 PM | Report
clem10 Hey guys, Does anybody want to be "Experienced Babysitter" or "Best Advice Giver For Beginners"? those spots are open to whoever would like to be either one luv u guys! clem10
12/16/2011 3:56:09 PM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Wow, lol, well my cousin is like 4 now so he does stuff like that. LOL!!!!!!! and btw its clem10 not clem20, just sayin'
12/15/2011 7:03:45 AM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Wow, lol, well my cousin is like 4 now so he does stuff like that. LOL!!!!!!! and btw its clem10 not clem20, just sayin'
12/15/2011 7:03:01 AM | Report
jasperrose Clem20, what a coincidence! That was my cousin!
12/14/2011 4:01:32 PM | Report
clem10 Jasperrose: Oh my gosh! That's hilarious! My little cousin would be embarrassed instead of saying that, where do you get those quotes from?
12/10/2011 7:36:59 PM | Report
jasperrose Babysitting Quote of the Day: The little boy speaking needed help in the bath. When I took his clothes off, this is what he said! "Hey! Don't look at my behind, but you can look at my wee-wee machine!" I couldn't stop laughing!!!
12/10/2011 7:04:56 PM | Report
clem10 The new VP and Treasurer are Pandaprincess98 and Jasperrose, congrats! :)
12/5/2011 5:54:27 PM | Report
clem10 The new VP and Treasurer are Pandaprincess98 and Jasperrose, congrats! :)
12/5/2011 5:53:35 PM | Report
clem10 Ok guys, since all of the officer spots are open (yes it does say my user name on it but they're actually all open, except for President) so just let me know if you want to be vice president, treasurer, or secretary
12/3/2011 1:16:07 PM | Report
 

 

 

 
 
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