Be a Baking Betty!

If the kids are hungry, don't do the cooking or baking all by yourself. Check out our Babysitting Recipes for stuff that even beginner's can help out with. Plus, the parents will be so proud that you taught the kiddies...

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Candy Countdown

Got candy left over from a holiday like V-Day? Put some extras in a li'l jar and have the kids you're sitting for guess how many pieces are in it. Take out the candy and count it out one by...

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Phone A Friend the First Time Around!

Super-nervous about your very first gig? See if the peeps you're sitting for wouldn't mind if you had another close chica come along. This way you two can get a feel for it. You'll both benefit! TELL US NOW! Share your...

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Bag Full o' Secrets

Make a secret bag with stuff like princess crowns, fairy wings, li'l toy trucks and easy recipes. Use the objects inside for rewarding good behavior and stopping tantrums. When the kiddies are acting great, let them put their hand in...

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Stick With It!

Find some stickers you no longer want. Every time a kid does something nice or cleans up, give them a sticker. When they get to five stickers, say that they can choose a game to play or movie to watch. This...

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Clean Up Competition

Another way to get kids to clean up fast is to make a competition of it. If you've been playing with stuffed animals (or whatever toys they're playing with at the time!), tell the kids that you have an idea...

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