![]() ![]() Why would I settle for less when it's someone who will be caring for my child?"īe aware that the same sitter may not be right for children of all ages. A parent who works in the human resources section of a large corporation notes, "I want specific information when I hire a new employee for my company. Did the sitter arrive on time? Has she ever failed to come? Why? Did he give you ample notice? How did the sitter handle stressful situations? Discipline? Crying? How do the children feel about the sitter? Do they look forward to her arrival? All of these questions will help you make an informed choice about how reliable and responsible your potential sitter may be. ![]() When talking with another parent about a potential sitter, don't rely on general comments like, "Oh, he was fine." Ask specific questions. You can assess these qualities by checking references. The bottom line is that a babysitter needs to be responsible, patient, and levelheaded. There are steps you can take, nonetheless, to insure that your children are well cared for when you go out. But, unless you can rely on relatives or close friends, the options can be bewildering. They can range from sixth-graders to grandparents both males and females can be wonderful babysitters. How do you go about finding a reliable babysitter? How do you know that the sitter is right for your children?īabysitters come from varied backgrounds and in all shapes and sizes. Increasingly, you'll have to look outside the family for occasional childcare. ![]() When you need to take a break, how do you find someone to temporarily take care of your children? If your extended family is scattered across the country, you can no longer count on droppingthe children off with grandma or other relatives for a few hours. ![]()
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