The What To Expect Babysitter And Nanny Handbook

Marrying the reassuring authority and trust of all the WHAT TO EXPECT books with a lively, accessible voice, THE WHAT TO EXPECT BABYSITTER AND NANNY HANDBOOK contains everything a childcarer needs to know when minding a child, from newborn to toddler. Packed with information, it covers all the basics and so much more. Topics include: how to keep a child safe and what to do in an emergency; the top five reasons babies cry, and eleven surefire ways to calm them down; taming temper tantrums and tempting the fussy eater; how to talk to a baby and how to get a toddler talking; bathing, potty training, sibling disputes; rainy-day activities and how to comfort a child; and how to build a happy and healthy relationship with the child's family.

A handbook for every child caregiver explains how to mind children from newborn to preschooler, providing helpful advice on feeding, first aid, bathing infants, potty-training, time-outs, sibling disputes, and discipline problems.

Offers practical advice for babysitters, covering such basic topics as feeding, crying, keeping children amused, first aid, bedtime, and more.

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.

This comprehensive handbook offers sensible advice for babysitters. Suggestions for games and activities, meals, bathtime and bedtime address the specific needs of infants, toddlers and older children, and advice is given on what to do in the event of emergencies and minor mishaps.

Parents, The Ultimate Babysitting Course manual is a must-have resource and guide to keep handy for yourself and the babysitters of your children. Teens and pre-teens learn everything you need to know to start your own babysitting business as well as the skills to stay home alone. Learn leadership skills to confidently care for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-aged children. Learn the developmental differences of each age group, how to play age appropriate games, fingerplays, change diapers, correctly hold them, what snacks and meals to feed to them, plus the importance of following their specific routines. Creator of the Ultimate Babysitting Course, L.A. Hoekstra is an Early Childhood Educator and mother of four children. This manual is jam-packed will all the tools, resources, and information you will need to be a successful babysitter. The Ultimate Babysitting Course Manual is a must-have for all babysitters and parents of young children. What if, pre-teens and teenagers could be excited to babysit and confident to stay home alone. What if, safety, professionalism, in a positive, caring environment was the utmost priority. Imagine looking forward to making extra money every weekend and having fun too! You will also learn, *qualities of an excellent babysitter * how to find a local babysitting job *how to write a basic resume *questions to ask in the telephone interview *what to do if you suspect the parents have been drinking alcohol and wanted to drive you home * how to keep the children in your care safe and solve problems *what to do in minor emergencies *what to do in emergency situations, when to call 911 *definitions and terminology *where to find the Ultimate Babysitting Course Companion Journal *how to join the facebook group to ask questions and share stories Babysitting is fun and rewarding with lots of responsibility! Also, be sure to check out the Ultimate Babysitting Course companion journal at, http: //amzn.com/8066317 To Confidently babysit and learn the skills to stay home alone, scroll to the top of the page and click on the buy now button. The Ultimate Babysitting Course Manual is a valuable resource for all babysitters and parents of young children.

Eating Well When You're Expecting provides mums-to-be with a realistic approach to navigating healthily and deliciously through the nine months of pregnancy - at home, in the office, at Christmas, in restaurants. Thorough chapters are devoted to nutrition, weight gain, food safety, the postpartum diet, and how to eat when trying to conceive again. And the book comes with 150 contemporary, tasty and healthy recipes that feed mum and baby well, take little time to prepare and are gentle on queasy tummies. At the heart of the book are hundreds of pressing questions every mother-to-be has: Is it true I shouldn't eat any food cooked with alcohol? Will the caffeine in coffee cross into my baby's bloodstream? I'm entering my second trimester, and I'm losing weight, not gaining - help! Is all sushi off limits? How do I get enough calcium if I'm lactose intolerant? I keep dreaming about a hot fudge sundae - can I indulge? (The answer is yes!)

A guide to child care, getting started, advertising, setting rates, and first aid and emergencies for babysitters.