This 45 page downloadable handbook was written by Bernadette Noll, mother-of-four and longtime babysitter, and Carrie Contey, PhD and lifelong baby lover. In these pages we offer new sitters many practical and innovative ways to connect with kids while maintaining their position of being the responsible one in charge. We also provide tips for the parents hiring the sitters on ways to communicate clearly and cover all the necessary bases to ensure everyone gets the connection and comfort they need. This handbook covers…

playful games for indoors and out
how to make smooth transitions from playtime to practicals
tips for creating pleasant bedtimes and mealtimes
what’s off-limits and what’s okay for kids and sitters alike
how to use your own skills, talents and abilities to enhance your time with the kids
safety tips for in the house and in the yard
how to create a sitter’s very own Mary Poppins bag of tricks
what to do in an emergency and when to call for help
how to maintain good relationships with the families you work with
a handy information sheet for on the job communication

This downloadable handbook provides information, tips, tools and creative ideas for making sure parents, sitters and kids get the most thoughtful, thorough and caring babysitting possible.