We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. We are strapped for cash and hoping to be a babysitter. Once you have landed a job, you need to make sure that you give it your best. Remember, the parents are trusting you with the safety of their child—both mental and physical. If you strive to be the best babysitter the world has to offer, you will not have any difficulty keeping your job, possibly earning a raise, or finding other families to baby-sit for. In addition, you will be able to enjoy spending time with the children. One of the best ways to be prepared for your babysitting experience is to create a kit. Having a kit ensures that there will always be something for the children to do. In my experience, the kids absolutely love having a babysitter who always brings a kit because there are always new toys and activities for the children to use. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own babysitting kit.
First, you will need a large bag of some sort. A backpack works best, and if you want to be fun you can buy a colorful backpack with eye-catching designs on it.
Next, you will need to create your babysitting notebook. A 1-inch, three-ring notebook will work well for this particular task. Put all of your certificates and credentials inside of a folder and place that folder within the three-ring notebook. Use dividers to create a section for each child that you are responsible for. Each child’s section should have a paper with the child’s information on it (i.e.: Name, address, emergency contacts, allergies, special instructions, etc) and include several sheets of lined notebook paper for you to take notes on. Additionally, any tips or information that you have collected can be placed in your notebook.
Then, visit your local dollar store and purchase as many coloring books as possible. It is also easy to find unique coloring pages on the Internet if you are willing to use your ink to print them. Simply go to Google and type ‘coloring pages’ in the search box and you will be presented with hundreds of websites with great coloring page options. Coloring is a great activity for children of all ages; it is a calm, relaxing activity that can keep children occupied for long periods of time. Don’t forget to pack plenty of coloring utensils.
Overall, the best way to create a successful kit is to be creative. Keep your eyes peeled for anything that would work well on the job. For example, old socks make great sock puppets and creating bracelets out of yarn is a fantastic activity for older children. Puzzles, movies, music, old trading cards (Harry Potter, Pokemon, etc), stickers, deflated beach balls, and craft kits are all great to keep in your kit. The more variety, the easier it will be to find something of interest to the children that you are babysitting.
Although it may seem simple, preparing and bringing a babysitting kit while babysitting can make or break your career as a babysitter. If the children love you and the parent’s love you, your career as a babysitter will flourish. Word of mouth is one of the best forms of advertising and if your clients are pleased with your service it is guaranteed that they will share your name with other families in need of a great babysitter.
Source: http://www.healthguidance.org/authors/324/Jason-Ladock
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