Build your babysitting kit

A great babysitter always arrives to sitting jobs on time, smiling and 100-percent prepared. And for my super-sitter sweeties—that’s you!—that means toting along a DIY babysitting kit sure to wow your teeny charges…and their ‘rents. It’s time to get creative...

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Take your sitting job outside

After being cooped up for months on end, we’re betting your babysitting charges are ready to hit the grass. We bet you probably wouldn’t mind a couple of hours soaking up the sunshine, either. Why don’t ya file away our five favorite outdoors...

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10 great babysitting books

After running around with those kids all day, it’s time for bed…or at least a break. Not sure how to get them settled down? Don’t worry, bedtime (or daytime) can be a dream come true with our all time fave childhood stories...

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Babysitting 411: What's normal?

When it comes to babysitting, what’s normal? I had my first babysitting job ever last night and I got home at 1 a.m. Is it always going to be like that? I’m worried that it will affect my schoolwork and...

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Are you a super sitter? Share your tips!

Whether you’ve been babysitting for six months or six years, we know you’ve got a some terrific tricks up your sleeve. Wanna be in an upcoming issue of GL? Send us your best advice for landing a job, impressing the parents, getting...

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Be the safest sitter

You’ve seen the horror movies where the babysitter gets terrorized while the house is empty and the kids are asleep, right? You don’t want to get caught in a thriller just to get a few extra bucks, so follow...

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Sweet dreams: How to get the wild one to sleep

The toddler you’re sitting tonight has enough energy for the both of you. You’ve handled her endless energy like a pro, but it’s getting dark out and she’s not showing any signs of slowing down. Her parents are gonna be...

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Don't wake the baby: quiet activities

SHHH... He’s sleeping! Now, what about the other two kiddies running around? What happens when you finally get the littlest one down for his long awaited nap but as you tip toe away, you realize you’ve got the other little ones...

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Babysitting the Badly Behaved

You normally like babysitting, but your latest job is for a couple of terror children. They have the energy level of chimpanzees. You need the money, and their parents keep calling you to sit, but is it worth it? And...

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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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