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Negotiate if necessary until you reach an agreement.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step3</span> : Agree on a method of payment. Younger baby sitters often prefer to be paid in cash, while older teenagers will accept checks.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step4 </span>: Agree on expediency of payment. Options include paying the baby sitter after each baby-sitting session, or paying at the end of the week or month.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step5</span> : Keep <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tips & Warnings</span><br /><br /> * If you have agreed to pay your baby sitter in cash when the baby-sitting assignment is completed, always have enough cash on hand to cover the cost.<br /> * Just because your baby sitter is a close friend or family member, don't assume that the baby-sitting is free. 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Indicate where necessary items for the children are, where the telephone is located, where the TV is and how it works, and how to lock doors.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step3</span> : Warn the sitter if there is an expected problem with a child (for example, "Johnny always cries for 30 minutes after we leave").<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step4</span> : Give the baby sitter some idea of what your children would like to do, to eat or to watch on TV as well as a list of things you do not want your children to do.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step5</span> : Reiterate any safety precautions, such as "Don't tell anyone who calls that we are not home," and "Don't open the door to strangers."<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step6</span> : Tell the baby sitter the children's bedtime and explain the bedtime routine (bath, brush teeth, etc.).<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step7</span> : Leave a phone number where you can be reached.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step8</span> : Have something in the house for the baby sitter to eat and drink, and tell the baby sitter those items are for him or her.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step9</span> : Tell the baby sitter ahead of time that you don't want the baby sitter to fall asleep no matter what time you get home, if this is the case.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step10</span> : Tell the baby sitter what time you will return, and return at the promised time.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step11</span> : Check in with the baby sitter at least once to make sure all is well.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step12</span> : Pay the baby sitter immediately once you return - unless you have agreed otherwise.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tips & Warnings</span><br /><br /> * Baby sitters are not responsible for following your wishes when you haven't expressed them.<br /><br /><br />By : eHow Parenting Editor<br />source : <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_3330_treat-baby-sitter.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_3330_treat-baby-sitter.html</a><br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/swivel.sweeper-20">swivel sweeper</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/swivelsweeper.com-20">swivelsweeper com</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/umbrella.strollers-20">umbrella strollers</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/power.pro.generator-20">power pro generator</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/nikonusa-20">nikonusa</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/honeywell-thermostat-20">honeywell thermostat</a> <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/electronic.drum.set-20">electronic drum set</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/dvd.movie.sales-20">dvd movie sales</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/cuisinart.wine.cellar-20">cuisinart wine cellar</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/clocky.alarm.clock-20">clocky alarm clock</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/bowflex.dumbells-20">bowflex dumbells</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/bo.flex-20">bo flex</a> </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://astore.amazon.com/babycenterstore-20">baby center store</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/portable.digital.piano-20">portable digital piano</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTD-3SW-V-Compact-Electronic-Drum-Set%2Fdp%2FB000P60B7Q%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dmusical-instruments%26qid%3D1219901070%26sr%3D1-1&tag=roland.v.drums-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">roland v drums</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/cute.kid-20">cute kid</a> | <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/tobi.steamer-20">tobi steamer</a> </span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-57002800218871274572008-08-28T20:33:00.000-07:002008-08-28T20:54:07.560-07:00How to Find a Good Baby Sitter<span style="font-weight:bold;">Instructions</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Things You’ll Need:</span><br /><br /> * Yellow Pages<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa3jMrxYq5EOppL5KMWRDcLP2fjgfJek0Ij-DLpgawymn0LLyLRIowBcy6rLROKH5tohupoIjOxSKzyykTVN8aOoOzTRsoxErTwdpnYXm18VvKVEwfhwogOjrLUhR9ZD_mrb4cFz-wcA/s1600-h/baby+sitter+123.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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Thus pay every single attention you can before you select a nanny for your child. Your child requires the best of all things – best care, best atmosphere and, loads and loads of care, attention and love. Since you are unable to provide him the utmost care due to some reason, you are hiring a domestic helper to fill up the gap. Hence it is almost compulsory that you are fully assured of her honesty and security towards your child and your house. And to do that you need to do nanny background checks on all of the potential hires.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To have a fully satisfactory bio-data of your nanny is not necessary but almost essential. And after being satisfied with it, comes the part of verification. It is most important for you to check accurately to all the details provided by her by doing nanny background checks. Any false information given by her should immediately lead you to drop her. Here are some important tips that you must undergo before appointing a nanny for your baby.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">First and most importantly, it is necessary to have at least 3 references given by your nanny. She must be able to provide every little detail that you ask for and you must ask as if you have the right to do so. After going through the interview the references she provided must be checked thoroughly. If necessary go ahead and ask questions to them about her like, when did she join? How long was she there? How was her performance? Etc, etc. This is just the first step to good nanny background checks.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is essential for you to make your nanny fill up an application form before she starts off. This application form must cover all the details about her including her name, address, phone-number, date of birth, education and experience, and above all, her identity proof. After she pens down all the information it becomes your duty to investigate and do thorough nanny background checks. If she provides you with names of her close relatives or friends, you should verify them. If you find any information any misleading it is advisable to reject the candidate. And if you find her convincing, then you may go ahead and keep her.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is always best to be straightforward in whatever you do. You should inform the person that you require verification on her background and make her sign an agreement with an authorized statement declaring you will be doing nanny background checks. If she hesitates then it is better to forget about her. If the task of verification becomes difficult for you, there are plenty of online background-check services available today. These agencies are reliable and take up all the responsibilities to find out everything about your nanny. 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Some of you are first timers with a brand new baby in your home and others of you have several children. All in all you have decided it’s time to go back to work and find a child daycare that meets your beliefs.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">But the question is what are your beliefs on what a good child daycare should be?</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">This is something for you to definitely think about, for you to find a good child daycare you need to determine what kind of environment you most definitely feel comfortable in.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Here are some of the questions you should be asking yourself before you venture out in looking for a child daycare center.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />1. Do you feel more comfortable with a family child daycare or a group child daycare? Both are very different. A family child daycare is usually run by one person who is the owner, and usually out of someone’s home. A group child daycare is usually out of a commercial building with staff on hand. Children are divided according to ages. For example all babies are in one room, all toddlers in another, and so on.You get the idea. Family child daycares usually mix all ages together, but family daycares are small- only about 8 children per center. Group centers can be very large. Perhaps up to 250 children in one center.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />2.What is the policy of the child care center? Be sure to ask what there rules are regarding sickness, time off, vacations, paid holidays, emergencies. Make sure that you are clear on what these policies are; be clear on what the child daycare center is expecting of you and vice versa. Many times this is how parents and child daycare centers get into disagreement. Not over the actual childcare provided but over the policies established by the center.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />3. Do you trust the provider who will be taking care of your child? If you don’t trust the provider chances are you will leave the center. Also understand that child daycares aren’t perfect. Anytime you leave your home you take the risk of error. I’m not trying to protect the child daycare center, but people do make errors and understand that children will be children. They will argue, get dirty, hit their friends and so one but realize that they are learning and this is their nature at such a young age.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-family:verdana;" ><blockquote>I think that the above questions are so important in asking yourself. Realize that choosing a child daycare center is an important decision. Children need consistency and stable loving relationships- this is so much more important then fancy toys and big buildings.</blockquote></span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-23714797592432386512008-08-14T10:57:00.000-07:002008-08-14T11:04:24.785-07:005 Important Tips To Choosing A Babysitter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDmPz-pziy9SdFjD46dfjTWwmZZa4Zh7Ni3EulXE_kP3arFcJUWPNsiVDwhEvgSLOlipTvnV55OpnDxPa11CxbAD8tpr2lT4KGXn6XFQpzc3DyDx-Ir3FovSqKKiMC-5MDGpn2LABiv8/s1600-h/Babysitter-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDmPz-pziy9SdFjD46dfjTWwmZZa4Zh7Ni3EulXE_kP3arFcJUWPNsiVDwhEvgSLOlipTvnV55OpnDxPa11CxbAD8tpr2lT4KGXn6XFQpzc3DyDx-Ir3FovSqKKiMC-5MDGpn2LABiv8/s320/Babysitter-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234435739275258898" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >A babysitter is someone that you trust to you look after your child while you’re out, and it’s important that you know a lot more about the person that you choose to care for your child than simply his/her availability and pay rate requirements. In fact, below are five important tips to keep in mind when choosing a babysitter:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Check references. A reference is a testimony of someone’s ability or reliability, and is especially helpful when applying for a job. In many respects, babysitting is one of the most important jobs in existence because it entails caring for a child. Therefore, don’t be afraid to ask for and check out any references given by your potential babysitter.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Do a background check. A babysitter is an employee and, as such, you may wish to consider conducting a background check. It’s always a good idea to know who is working for you, but especially if that person is responsible for the health and well-being of your child.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Trust your instinct. When it comes to choosing someone to babysit your child, listen to your heart. If something doesn’t seem right or you have any reasonable hesitation, look for another babysitter. All parents have the jitters when first leaving their child in someone else’s care, but there’s a big difference in a typical case of nerves and a genuine cause for concern.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Choose someone that you feel comfortable with. Afterall, if you aren’t comfortable with the babysitter, how can you expect your child to be? Compatibility is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing someone to care for your child. You will want to look for someone who is caring, loves children and is responsible enough to understand the importance of the job.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Make sure that the babysitter you choose is mature enough to handle the responsibility of caring for another person. Things to consider would be the babysitter’s personality, how he/she interacts with your child and his/her reliability. When you hire someone to watch your child, you will not want to worry about the person you chose being too young or irresponsible.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Now that you know how to choose a babysitter, it’s time to begin interviewing potential candidates. As an employer, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your watch and make sure that your prospects arrive on time. Afterall, punctuality is a good quality for a babysitter to have.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-62280764527390898162008-08-10T23:02:00.000-07:002008-08-10T23:09:12.686-07:00Babysitter Checklist - Don't Leave Home Without One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUiOKt8tI-0B20KHqw4YkXyDSSXReG_VjXx8eQgDl0AySQ2-6PSGpG-dCYvjTpbbyVTaAVFWTey6C4GNxjwTUCq1DnbvxYPITtXCcpkBaAVTuxhK9_l6LXeagHZf8D3F4YsUx6IjwaOk/s1600-h/checklist.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUiOKt8tI-0B20KHqw4YkXyDSSXReG_VjXx8eQgDl0AySQ2-6PSGpG-dCYvjTpbbyVTaAVFWTey6C4GNxjwTUCq1DnbvxYPITtXCcpkBaAVTuxhK9_l6LXeagHZf8D3F4YsUx6IjwaOk/s320/checklist.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233138184933964802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >When you leave your kids with a babysitter do you genuinely enjoy your time away?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Maybe I should rephrase that question. When was the last time you actually took some time for your partner and yourself by utilizing the services of a paid babysitter whom you trusted and the kids loved?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Or...are you simply scared to leave your kids with a sitter? (That's okay. It IS scary the first time.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">You already know that regular, quality time away from the responsibilities of parenting can help you be a better parent. But honestly, you'll need peace of mind about your children's care if you are going to truly refresh yourself while you're away.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">This is simpler than you think. You can use readily available tools to accomplish this with ease. The first tool you'll want to take advantage of is a babysitter checklist.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">A babysitter checklist can ensure peace of mind by helping you keep track of what's most important. For example...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-- Do you worry that your children won't be properly cared for while you're out for the evening? Then use your babysitter checklist to detail what activities, what foods and what schedule you want for your children during that time period. A bonus of this approach is that both babysitter and children will be kept busy while you're away.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-- Do you worry about safety issues while you're gone for a few hours? Put those important numbers such as fire, emergency help, and poison control directly on your babysitter checklist. Always leave a phone number where you can personally be reached. If you have specific safety routines in your home, detail all such information on your checklist and go over it with your babysitter before leaving for the evening.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">-- Keep any requests on your checklist specific to avoid misinterpretation. Don't say that movies are okay for the kids to watch...write down exactly which movies are acceptable to you. The same goes for TV programs and music choices, too. (If you need a simple and no-cost babysitter checklist for your own use, please see the author's resource box at the end of this article.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">You will still need to find a babysitter you can trust. I have always found that a personal recommendation is best when it comes to finding a new sitter. Once you've located a new sitter, have a 'test sit' so everyone can get acquainted. You might want to consider hiring your new babysitter to care for your children while you are in another area of your home. Again, use your babysitter checklist to give as detailed instructions as you like, so that your new babysitter knows EXACTLY what is expected of him or her.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">One more thing...pay your babysitter well. You are asking someone to care for your most precious treasures and, let's face it, quality costs. If money is an issue for you then be creative with your time away and reduce your costs on that end as opposed to trying to cut your babysitter's salary.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Coordinating and organizing your time away from your children can make such events very valuable for both you and your family. Take the time to find the right sitter and use a simple babysitter checklist to make everyone feel comfortable and secure.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-78793058414651570512008-08-08T22:16:00.000-07:002008-08-08T22:26:20.221-07:00Quality Child Care – Getting Only The Best For Your Child<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kY1OscH86zkXr6R22wOKW0DDCpLpDlH959uQyjwiJxTcpEP7Hw9bllZYwydH7DQNluYbGTTm8JBsgp7Lbj9JBZghuFw6SrHlQ5FX0uk3VkG3G1GF6ClJ19t5b3F_-YL3B9meAfB1Xms/s1600-h/040817_childcare.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kY1OscH86zkXr6R22wOKW0DDCpLpDlH959uQyjwiJxTcpEP7Hw9bllZYwydH7DQNluYbGTTm8JBsgp7Lbj9JBZghuFw6SrHlQ5FX0uk3VkG3G1GF6ClJ19t5b3F_-YL3B9meAfB1Xms/s320/040817_childcare.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232383566684106658" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br />It's a rather difficult to task to find quality child care these days, given the proliferation of many child care providers who are not even certified to do the job but are in the businesses because of the very cheap services they offer.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To make sure that you're leaving your child in good hands, it's always advisable to do a thorough research on a day care center or a child care provider you're setting your eyes on, and to weigh the pros and cons between getting a pricier but certified professional or a cheaper but non-certified child care provider.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">What are the elements of quality child care?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">To determine the appropriate child care provider for your baby or toddler, you need to sit down and list your requirements. Do you want quality child care in a setting that's nearly similar to home? Or do you want quality child care from a large center whose facilities almost mimic those of a traditional school setting?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Both types of day care centers can equally provide quality child care, but they differ in several ways. One, an in-home provider almost always takes in fewer students and sometimes have lower teacher to student ratios.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">On the other hand, the large day care centers have the capacity to take in more children and sometimes may be chaotic, although some parents prefer it this way. They want their child to be able to interact with more children to develop their social skills.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Larger centers are believed to provide better quality child care in terms of the structured activities that they implement. These centers may employ staff who are educated in early childhood education courses and are certified in many types of training.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">For parents who want their kids to be prepared for the big schools, the large day care centers are the way to go. Besides, these surely operate under a license since large facilities are regularly inspected by the government. Just make sure, though, that the center's license is current.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">In terms of fees, even small in home child care centers may charge substantial fees, especially if their thrust is in quality child care. Some of them want to maintain a low teacher to student ratio and thus put a cap on the number of students they take in. This means that their rates must be high enough to keep them afloat.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Check the center's curriculum and lesson plans to determine if these places are truly devoted to providing quality child care. Children these days spend a majority of their waking hours in day care centers, so it's important that the kids are given forms of stimulation other than the television.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">You can surf the Internet for local listings of quality child care centers. If you're too busy to look into these facilities but would really like to make the correct choice, you can hire the services of a child care locator. This person or firm will do all the calling and the canvassing for you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Once you get a shortlist of quality child care centers that meet your expectations, you can then visit them personally to get a feel of the place. Try to observe a class, note the way they handle and discipline the kids, and check if the activities they implement are age-appropriate. For more info see <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/ef103gv30v2ILNMSPSQIKJNPJOMJ?sid=ss-qualitychildcare">http://www.sittercity.com</a> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">It's easy to find a quality child care center for your baby if you know which questions to ask and what to look out for.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-65356170838549589022008-08-06T20:05:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:27:04.096-07:00How To Hire The Perfect Baby Sitter! Or The Child Care Conundrum!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQq9k7J_WCsR89Wf9M9Y7dE_RZUAdl_I0nmM15DyIZREXNaXruBpf-3_oui8GxFIt9hzJ7vsrU9NwKEi8qgfNtImzz0EE1ZnqJOrj2ty-gIrPrAsVPp537soWkUS956bXIsLGRbuD1iEQ/s1600-h/baby_care_250x251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQq9k7J_WCsR89Wf9M9Y7dE_RZUAdl_I0nmM15DyIZREXNaXruBpf-3_oui8GxFIt9hzJ7vsrU9NwKEi8qgfNtImzz0EE1ZnqJOrj2ty-gIrPrAsVPp537soWkUS956bXIsLGRbuD1iEQ/s320/baby_care_250x251.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231609078827734002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" ><br />Child Care is often at the forefront of many parents' minds. Because there are occasions when everyone needs to leave the home, and it is important to have a support network in place that can be called upon to assist if the need arises. Often, the people who are called for child minding are family members, which works great in general. However, family are not always available to help; and so it is important to have a network available outside of that. This is where hired childcare professionals, or baby sitters can step in to assist. (If you have a very young child then check out <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/dt121shqnhp4798EBEC4659B5A85?sid=sittercityguide-howtohire">http://www.sittercity.com</a> for more resources to help you)</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />There are certain things that should be considered when choosing a baby sitter. First and foremost, the baby sitter should be credible -- meaning that he or she should have a good record with past employers. Second is that certain character traits and characteristics should be present in the baby sitter. For example, they should have at least a general knowledge of how to run a household. And being sensible about it, common sense is a good asset here! Ask yourself the question, 'Do I want this person in charge of MY child?'. If the answer is anything other then a definite YES. Move on. You can always get another babysitter.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />And of course he or she should be patient when it comes to dealing with kids because that is really the bulk of his or her work.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Most parents prefer to be hands-on with their kids. Raising kids is a difficult job, but still parents want to do it themselves because they feel like it is the only way to make sure that they can properly train their children to grow up in the way that ideally they would want them to be. And also, children are fun! Why should the babysitter get all the joy, fun and abundance that looking after children can bring?</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />However some parents have no choice because both of them have to work to fend for the family so either they leave their kids with other family members, friendly neighbors or else hire babysitters to help out. This is not neccessarily an ideal solution. But sometimes it is the only option.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />A baby sitter is often a stranger (at least at first), so careful thought should be given by the family about this decision from the time they say yes to the idea, to the actual choosing of the baby sitter.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />It is also advisable to ask around people who have past experiences with baby sitters and child care so that you can have an idea how to set your criteria and how to actually find and eventually hire someone that will suit you. Mothers groups and baby clinics can also be a good source of advice in this area.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />After the initial research you are now ready to do interviews for possible prospects. During the interview, you should not only concentrate on the resume or the answers but you should more importantly, watch out for the body language because this will tell you a lot about the person. How comfortable they feel with you, but also with your child. Ask routine questions but also come up with questions that will make you get to know more about the morals or the personality of the one applying. You don't want to come home to an impromptu party they decided to organise at you house! ;)</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Finally, after choosing a baby sitter, make sure that you do some advance preparations like giving the babysitter a tour of the places in the house where he or she will be working, machines he or she will be operating, list of numbers to call in case of emergencies and talk to him or her about any special instructions you might want to give. Also, set down the family policies with him or her on specific behaviour, acceptable punishments for naughty behaviour etc. These are simple things, but making it clear at the beginning will mean that you don't have any future problems.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Hiring a baby sitter allows parents to have a greater focus on their jobs. But during the first days of the baby sitters tenure at your home, one of the parents should watch how the baby sitter is during active duty even for just a few hours. This is a sort of transition time and it is also a way of still being involved with your kids despite the fact that you already have a baby sitter. There are many good babysitters around and hopefully you will find the right one for your family and child care needs. Finding good childcare will not only free up your time and give you more flexibility, it will also add a very valuable team member to your family in the form of a baby sitter. So it is worth persisting and finding that special someone to take care of the people you LOVE.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-67523787026494555062008-08-05T07:43:00.000-07:002008-12-08T14:35:52.463-08:00Finding The Right Child Care For Your Baby<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuTj1QHedQllANXJLDQuSkPxHry7XoYvCMCVkdF6Nvw-iA74ED5uEPMEU2o32k-hdk4ORRy0a6o70HwRFEWQRy3BMmLgxhxmYVSgxC3dsyoyhUNcXYzy_8iHhuczd4_AtqyeenbGruPs/s1600-h/Babysitter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimuTj1QHedQllANXJLDQuSkPxHry7XoYvCMCVkdF6Nvw-iA74ED5uEPMEU2o32k-hdk4ORRy0a6o70HwRFEWQRy3BMmLgxhxmYVSgxC3dsyoyhUNcXYzy_8iHhuczd4_AtqyeenbGruPs/s320/Babysitter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231044784641892482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >If you’re planning to go back to work after your baby is born, child care is a major concern. Your childcare provider will be spending a lot of time with your child, so it is critical that you be comfortable with the environment and the style of care your child will be receiving. There are several alternatives, each with pros and cons. Spend some time evaluating each option, so that you can make the choice that best suits your needs.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />The first option is in-home child care, meaning a sitter, or nanny who comes to your home to watch the child. This is by far the most expensive option, but it has many advantages. Your child will be at home, and will have the full attention of the nanny. In addition, your child will be exposed to fewer illnesses, and you will not have to transport her back and forth on your way to and from work. The main disadvantage is that you have no real backup if your nanny gets sick or wants to take vacation. Another thing to consider is your feelings if your child develops a very strong bond with the nanny. More than one mother has been hurt by the sense that the baby is more comfortable with the nanny than with her.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />The second option is a small home daycare, meaning you find someone who will keep your child in her home, perhaps with her own children or one or two others. This is a good option if you want your child in a home atmosphere, but can’t afford the full time nanny. This option shares the same disadvantages of having a nanny in terms of no backup plan.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />The third option is a traditional daycare center. Traditional daycares are affordable, and there is no need to worry about a caretaker getting sick or wanting to take vacation. A daycare might also be more of a learning environment than home care, which will become more important to you as your child gets older. The main disadvantages of daycares are that your child is exposed to all the germs of all the children. Be prepared for the both of you to be sick for a year. The other disadvantage is the numbers of children being cared for. For example, in most states, the law requires one caretaker per eight babies. Now, I don’t know about you, but I could not effectively care for eight babies alone. So, if you decide to use a daycare center, be sure to ask their caretaker to child ratio. Look for one with about five babies per caretaker.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Choosing your baby’s childcare arrangement is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Even after you’ve chosen a care option, be diligent about ensuring that your child is receiving the best care. Drop in unannounced at odd times of day to see what’s going on. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and let the caretaker know what’s important to you. It’s critical not only to your child’s well being, but to your own piece of mind.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-89958335468797264142008-08-03T22:22:00.000-07:002008-12-08T14:35:52.582-08:00Things To Have In Mind When Choosing A Baby-sitter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-2_MfH3YzO35VV1FlZJOPwaW2DazsJFeHfL3p5_27ab7xLos4yIaSjWiKWXMOZNqKY191ML47w8M0zrOoayvowAAUnrDdruUgHz-_bC4DDE5CL7Gkv_VnV11CP_A4TCXtiBIVJp6jMY/s1600-h/Mom+baby.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-2_MfH3YzO35VV1FlZJOPwaW2DazsJFeHfL3p5_27ab7xLos4yIaSjWiKWXMOZNqKY191ML47w8M0zrOoayvowAAUnrDdruUgHz-_bC4DDE5CL7Gkv_VnV11CP_A4TCXtiBIVJp6jMY/s320/Mom+baby.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230528983677602946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Everyone wishes to protect their children from just about everything. This is the basics of parental instincts that come with having a child. This is not always easy to do because as parents we cannot always be there when we need to be. We can however, make some intelligent decisions when it comes to the protection of the children. This all comes into play when we consider who will do the babysitting when we will be away.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Thankfully there are a lot of choices in most cases, but sometimes even with a lot of choices it still seems to be very tough. After all, we do not want to leave the kids with someone who could do them harm or would not known what to do should the need for medical treatment arise. This means that parents make have to make some tough choices when it comes to the child and the babysitter that is chosen.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />Many times we will look to our family for the babysitting job. The most common choice would be the grandparents but that may not always be the wisest choice in certain circumstances. This is not a cause for hurting anyone’s feelings for sure, but you wish to protect the babysitter as much as you would the child that is being taken care of. The age of the grandparents is the real determining factor when it comes to the babysitting idea.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandparents who are of the higher ages will not be as well equipped to deal with a child as would someone who is a bit younger. This is a common mistake that so many people make when you consider the fact that they leave the child in the hands of someone that loves them dearly but cannot handle the somewhat extreme situations that may come up when there is an issue with the child.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Bear in mind that a child can have an accident at any time and not be the fault of anyone. Will the grandparents be able to handle the child’s accident without jeopardizing their own health and safety? That is the big question that you need to be asking yourself. There is also the issue of the age of the child that should be taken care of. Very young children, like infants are easier to sit for because they do very little, but once they become a toddler the grandparents may not be able to keep up with them.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />If you are choosing someone outside the family that you are not familiar with you should take the time to check out everything about the person. For one thing you should ask about the experience they have in dealing with children the age of yours. If they do not have any then you need to move on to the next candidate. The person that you choose should have at least one year experience with the same age group of children. Then you should also ask for as many references as they have to provide. Take the time to actually call the references, not just look at them.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-27875841055350529622008-08-02T20:57:00.000-07:002008-12-08T14:35:52.732-08:00Baby Sitter Tips: Choosing The Right Person To Watch Over Your Kids.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYkCdn9DduT23SvRpIAzF5nF7-ScVMlko9BBwPdfn9u0GR58HCRiE5C8PmNajrPWnHuCJa_seZ9PG78t3IpIB8rDb5IHE6qKF2hHBj-12XOJ51EuotPudRFE2cdGagb12x6Uo2aEcJ-8/s1600-h/mm-babysitters-rz.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYYkCdn9DduT23SvRpIAzF5nF7-ScVMlko9BBwPdfn9u0GR58HCRiE5C8PmNajrPWnHuCJa_seZ9PG78t3IpIB8rDb5IHE6qKF2hHBj-12XOJ51EuotPudRFE2cdGagb12x6Uo2aEcJ-8/s320/mm-babysitters-rz.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230136103662720402" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >The task of finding a good baby sitter can be a daunting task for many parents who have limited options. There are not too many good resources available also there are some wise approaches to take when selecting a baby sitter for your family. Furthermore there are signs that indicate you may have made the wrong choice.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">The major step is finding the right person to care for your child or children. A lot of parents simply dread leaving their little tots with anyone at all, even professional daycare providers. Leaving your little children in another person’s care is a difficult task but it is the right step to take to ensure that your child build up a healthy attachment to you.</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />For those children in daycare, you may want to find out about “parents’ night out”. There are a couple of daycare providers who offer this service so the need for a baby sitter is not required. My niece goes to daycare thrice each week. As for the other two days I am her baby sitter. For one Saturday each month her day care workers look after her for a nominal fee. This wonderful service is a great resource for parents.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">However not all daycare providers will offer a baby sitter service. At times you may need a baby sitter on a night other than the one selected by the company. Your children may not have grandparents who are physically fit to tend to their needs. Or maybe you could live far-off from friends and family or just may not feel at ease bothering anyone who does not baby sit professionally. What does a parent do?</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is vital to create a network. You can ask your neighbors and friends who have children with similar ages as yours who they use. Another option is to make inquiries either at your local church or at work. Both these resources are useful and a great way to find the right baby sitter in your locality.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">You may find yourself questioning your decision once you have found your baby sitter. For instance is the person too inexperienced? Or is my child getting the right kind of care? Does this person really care about my child’s comfort? These are all valid questions. There are a few helpful signs that your baby sitter is not the proper choice.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Keep a close watch on your child’s behavior. Are there times when your child cry or get unreasonably upset when the baby sitter arrives? Or is your child way too impatient for your return? Sure we all are familiar with that a number of children who are excited to see you but if your child is staring out of the window or standing by the door after you have been away for a short while, then it is time to consider looking for a new baby sitter.</span>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692968836114019405.post-86986752961405502712008-08-02T08:58:00.000-07:002008-12-08T14:35:52.873-08:00Looking For A Baby Sitter?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Za_iJo1vFrhPXZbanTTZIQBd-yVg-KlOjI6J9A7AsP9PQzbRM5lkJJxIHkL5gy8vnNp3SM5lulid_oV_9MrM7bU7_4m-wXJRZcOi2f1ZBQ3XsRa3UhcVbJ5G8F2pLIO3Lgw6qxDkP9k/s1600-h/200600100020015001200272551.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Za_iJo1vFrhPXZbanTTZIQBd-yVg-KlOjI6J9A7AsP9PQzbRM5lkJJxIHkL5gy8vnNp3SM5lulid_oV_9MrM7bU7_4m-wXJRZcOi2f1ZBQ3XsRa3UhcVbJ5G8F2pLIO3Lgw6qxDkP9k/s320/200600100020015001200272551.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229951496269097474" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" class="cap">T</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">he task of finding a good baby sitter is not an easy one for most parents who don't a lot of alternatives. However, there are some few nice resources and informed approaches to take when considering taking a baby sitter for the family. And there are also visible signals that indicate that your choice might not be the correct one.</span> <p style="font-family: verdana;">No doubt, it is a huge task to find someone to care for your children, because most parents simply dread the thought of leaving their children with a stranger, even the specially trained child care providers. The task of leaving your child in someone else's care might be difficult, but it is equally the correct step to take if you want your child to develop a healthy attachment to you.</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">For parents with a child in a daycare, it is a good idea to ask about what is termed parents night out. This king of service is rendered by some daycare centers, which practically eliminates the need for a baby sitter.</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">A good example is my niece. She attends daycare three times in a week, while I act as her baby sitter the other two days. And on one Saturday every month, her daycare staffs will look after the children for a fee, which is a welcomed service and relief to parents.</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">Note however that it is not every daycare that offers baby sitter service; there might be a need for a baby sitter on a day different from the one chosen by the company. This could be due to a lot of reasons that ranges from aging grandparents that cannot physically cope with children's needs, your family is living far away from relatives and friends, to the simple reason that you just don’t feel at ease with someone who is not trained to baby sit. What should you do in such situations?</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">The most important thing is to have a network. You can make enquiries from friends and neighbors who have children that are of the same age as yours who they use.</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">The church and your work place are also good places to ask questions. Both these methods are effective ways to get a good baby sitter in your vicinity.</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">But sometimes when you've eventually found a baby sitter, you may entertain doubt about your judgment. Questions like the experience of the person, or if your child will get the correct care will usually cross your mind. And most of the time this hunch may be proved right, because some baby sitters are certainly not very good.</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">A good way to determine this is to close observe the behavior of your child. How does the child respond to the arrival of the baby sitter? Is it by crying or by getting unreasonably upset? Does the child look too eager for return?</p> <p style="font-family: verdana;">Though this might sound odd because every child is excited about the prospects of seeing their parents, but if your ward does this by peering out of the window or by standing near the door, then it is time to get a new baby sitter.</p>Sittercity Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327878126984305799noreply@blogger.com0