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September 08, 2008

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Babysitting

When your kids are little, you would move heaven and earth to find a good babysitter. When they enter their preteen and teen years, you may find yourself on the flip side of the situation. Here's what parents should know about babysitting, from how to hire a responsible and caring sitter to how to train your own, older child to fit that bill.


Babysitting Topics

		Finding a Babysitter

		Preparing Your Child to Babysit: An Overview

		Getting Ready for Babysitting: A Parent's Role

		Babysitting Training Resources

		Safety Concerns for Sitters

		Key Questions to Ask a Potential Babysitter

		Practical Tips for a Surefire Sitter Search

		Preparing for the Babysitter: Nine Essential Steps


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