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Do you babysit, or do you want to begin babysitting? Have you ever experienced an emergency, bored kids, or parents who tell you they'll "pay you next time"? Then check out these links on training courses, business tips, activities to do with kids, and emergency preparedness. You'll be ready for just about anything! |
Red Cross: Babysitting Training Course
Your first steps toward babysitting should begin with the Red Cross. They
offer babysitting training courses in most areas. On the Web site, you'll find
information about the courses and useful resources, such as a resume form and a
safety inspection checklist.
Babysitting Activities
It's always good to have a set of activities to
rely on when you're babysitting. Find ideas here for puzzles, crafts, and games.
Babysitting Tips
The Phoenix,
Arizona, Police Department gives tips for handling babysitting responsibilities.
Babysitting Basics
Read about three important rules to
guide you when you're babysitting.
Guide for Babysitting
Find out what to do before and after parents leave, for your safety and the
children's safety.
A
Guide to the Business of Babysitting
Don't forget that you're babysitting to
make money. Learn how to advertise, communicate with parents, handle your wages,
and stay safe.
Fire Safety
Learn about fire safety from the U.S. Fire Administration's Web site
Friendly Plumber
Plumbing emergencies can happen to anyone. Check out these instructions for
dealing with burst pipes, overflowing toilets, and more.
Kitchen
Fire Safety
Learn how to deal with grease fires, oven fires, and dry cooking fires.
Super Safety
Site
Here's a great site for learning how to deal with dangers you might face when
you're on your own, such as fires, bike accidents, and electrical emergencies.
Poison Prevention
Brochure
Print this handy guide and keep in your backpack. It tells you what to do if a
child is poisoned, and it provides a place for you to write the number of your
local poison control center.
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