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You've got this! Be a super sitter when the parents are the problem

You’re now down with the basics. But how do you handle these out-there babysitting bummers? Dilemma: They keep asking you to sit…then don’t pay you. Solution: Write down the dates and hours you didn’t get paid and, when you sit for...
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Be a babysitting bedtime jedi master!

Ever have trouble getting the kids you’re sitting to get to sleep? Here are some good tricks to get the kids tucked in and asleep in no time! 1. Wear them out during the day, but stop the active...

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How to handle your top-5 big-time sitting probs

Not all sitting charges are li’l angels. When you run into a sticky situation, though, there’s no need to panic! From kids who refuse to hit the hay (or stop hitting their sibs) to tots who hate hearing N-O, GL’s here to bust...
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Be an awesome babysitter

Babysitting season is right around the corner. Take a break from the pool and find some families in your neighborhood that need a nanny. It’s a great way to make cash and hang out with some cute kiddies. If you want to get...

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What to do right now to be a super sitter this summer

It takes a certain gal to get this job done (if the thought of screaming children and late hours has you running for the hills, reconsider). Babysitting isn’t just work—it’s a relationship. As one super sitter puts it, “I love to watch the...
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Psst! Calling all super sitters

Whether you’re just starting out or you wanna up your hours, the key to being a kick-butt babysitter is knowing how to spread the world about your fabulous business. And to do that, you need a biz card that stands out. Lucky for...

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5 things to do before your next babysitting job

Whether you’re a veteran at taking care of tots or a newbie fresh on the scene, there’s always a handful of things you’ve gotta do prior to ringing that doorbell. Before you stroll through the front door for your next babysitting job, take...
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Sitting sitch: Multiples madness

In your babysitting career, you will undoubtedly come across a situation in which you have multiple kids – sometimes even four or five at a time, and all by yourself. How do you deal with a situation like that? First off, stay...

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