American Red Cross Babysitter S Handbook

Presents a guide to becoming a safe, responsible, and successful babysitter, focusing on what to do when children suffer different kinds of accidents and illnesses.

Presents a guide to becoming a safe, responsible, and successful babysitter, focusing on what to do when children suffer different kinds of accidents and illnesses.

Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering useful tips on everything from navigating naptime to negotiating pay rates, this funny, no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know and much more. This revised edition includes updated ideas for finding jobs, keeping kids—and yourself—safe, and handling behavioral challenges. Learn what to expect from kids ages 0 to 10, how to land (and keep) the perfect babysitting gig, what to do in situations ranging from dirty diapers to emergencies, and how to communicate with parents. Plus, read real-life stories from teens about their experiences on the job.

Be the best babysitter in town! This handbook is the ultimate babysitter’s helper, and a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the job. How can a babysitter entertain a fidgety kid, lull a toddler to sleep, or comfort a child who’s feeling sad or upset? From finding clients and snagging the job to dealing with emergencies and accidents, The Babysitter’s Survival Guide has all the advice you’ll need. This fully revised edition includes updated information on using social media to build your business, keeping yourself and the children safe, cool activities to occupy your charges, and kid-friendly recipes to tempt reluctant eaters. With its fresh new design and illustrations, along with perforated business and emergency cards, it’s perfect for enterprising young babysitters!

Offers practical advice for babysitters, covering such basic topics as getting started, leadership -- safe and responsible babysitting ; basic care, safety, safe play, basic first aid, and first aid action plans.

Provides tips and guidelines for babysitters, including the basics on how to care for children, what to do if a child needs first aid, and how to stay safe while babysitting.