7 signs you're a super sitter

You’re pretty sure you’re an awesome babysitter, but how can you know for sure? Well, we’ve got seven signs that say you’re the top dog in your town. Talk about sittin’ pretty! When you clap your hands and announce...

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4 babysitting sitches--solved!

Sure, you went to the Safe Sitters class and know how to do CPR, but are you really ready for every issue a baby can have? Of course not! Here are four solutions for tough issues that you might run into, so...

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Build your babysitting rep: 4 perf playtime ideas

The quickest way to building a stellar sitting rep is to keep those kids entertained…without plunking ‘em down in front of the tube. Toss movies and TV reruns to the side and try your hand at our favorite babysitting activities. Puppet Babies...

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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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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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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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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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Sticky Sitting Sitches

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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Secrets of the Babysitting Pros

Wanna be a standout in the babysitting pool? Be dependable. Always return phone calls right away—parents are usually in a time crunch and appreciate a quick response. Arrive on time, or better yet, early. Go over details, like where the...

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