How to get as many babysitting jobs as possible

Running out of tots to care for? Ever since that family down the street hired a full-time nanny, you’ve been looking for a new way to score some cash. Hitting up your ‘rents for extra allowance just won’t cut it...

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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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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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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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Babysitting bootcamp: Tiny tot 101

My aunt and uncle are coming to visit, and they’re bringing their six-month-old daughter. I know I’ll be asked to babysit her, but I’ve never taken care of a baby before! What should I do? Babies are so cute and entertaining, but...

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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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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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