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Babysitting

BabysittingWhen 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.
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* 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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*CPSC, K'NEX Industries Announce Recall of Children's Toys
*CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys
*CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear
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