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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Infant-Sitting 101

Get lots of infant-sitting gigs? Not sure how to keep ’em happy or whether you know the essentials? Chill out! Here’s your guide to everything baby. Avoid a Cry-Baby Babies constantly need three things: to eat, to have their diaper changed...

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Food Allergy 411 for Babysitters

Food allergies can be mysterious and confusing. And these days, it seems like everyone is allergic to something - especially small children and even babies. According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), there are more than 2.2 million...

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Super Sitters Giveaway: Cheer 'Em Up With The Chipmunks

Wanna be the coolest babysitter on the block? Need something else to add to your super sitter kit? We've got ya covered. Keep the kiddies sane and entertained with our exclusive giveaways! Do you heart Alvin and the Chipmunks and the darling Chipettes? Did you love watching...

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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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The ULTIMATE Babysitter's Info Sheet!

Hey, all you pro babysitters out there! Need a card to store all your essential sitting info for each client? GL's got this handy-dandy Babysitting Template to keep all your info up-to-date. Download it, print it out and ask your...

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Prezzies For Parents!

Got a kid who’s missing mom and dad? Give the little one a hug and remind them that the 'rents will be home soon. Then, distract that distraught kiddie before they tear up. Tell them it’s time to make a present...

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Home Alone: Fight the Fright!

Here's the sitch: The kids are all tucked into bed but there's still two hours 'till the parents pull back into the driveway. You've never been to their house before and you're a li'l uncomfy 'cause it's dark, quiet AND...

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Banish Boo Boos

Babysitting a kid who got a boo boo? Cut the crying by giving the kiddie a fun-colored band-aid. If that still doesn't stop the tears, try offering a li'l treat like their fave lollipop. Better yet, distract them by baking...

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Clean-Up Contest

The place is a mess and the parents are coming home soon? Eek! How do you get the kids to clean up...fast!? Challenge them to a clean-up contest. First, tell the kids how/what to clean up, assigning specific areas or...

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