Book
2 of 2 Copies Available
- CENTRAL: Teen Collection
- OSHTEMO: Children's Collection
Don't sit on the baby : the ultimate guide to sane, skilled, and safe babysitting
Call Numbers
- 649.10248 B7119 TEEN (CEN)
- PARENTS J 649.10248 BOND (OSH)
Publication Information
San Francisco, CA : Zest Books, 2012.
Physical Description
127 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Summary
Provides advice, tips, and strategies for teenagers who want to find, keep, and excel at part-time babysitting jobs.
Contents
- Babysitting breakdown. What is babysitting? ; What kind of sitter are (or aren't) you? ; Types of jobs to suit your schedule ; What to expect from kids 0 to 10 ; Getting started
- Essential skills. Feeding hungry mouths ; Dealing with diapers and potties ; Getting kids dressed ; Playtime ; Using constructive discipline ; Helping with homework ; Bathing children safely ; Putting kids to bed ; Keeping kids healthy ; Avoiding preventable emergencies ; Taking care of yourself
- Business basics. Landing the job ; Deciding how much to charge ; Knowing your rights and obligations ; Updating the parents ; Keeping and quitting a job ; Taking things further.