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Babysitting Secrets

Year

2012

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Chronicle Books LLC

Summary

Each year millions of tweens and teens embark on their very first job as babysitters. With this rite of passage comes questions, fears, and doubts, as well as excitement. This must-have tool kit prepares newbies for babysitting kids at any age. A booklet includes tips for handling the most challenging "clients" and ideas for maintaining a babysitting business; while 50 activity cards, 16 reward coupons, and plenty of stickers are perfect for keeping kids entertained. Plus budding entrepreneurs will love the customizable business cards. With advice on everything from engaging very young children to first aid emergencies to playtime ideas, young babysitters will benefit from the invaluable tools at their fingertips, all while developing skills that ensure fun...and success!

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