question about babysitting?
370108
I babysit a 5yr old and an 8yr old...you have my sympathy...LOL
228503
It also depends upon how naughty ur kid is or how understanding ur kid is !!so keep that in view n charge a nanny!
60661
Hi Caspersweetpea! Sean here (the guy you sent an MSN Messenger Live Beta invitation to but at the wrong address :). This situation invites a lot of problems. If that was my kid, I would tell her employer this is not good for my son since he is only 15. The kid your son is babysitting needs special care that only an adult can give specially with his anger problem. If something bad happens to the kid he is babysitting, your son will carry a lot of psychological burden for the rest of his life. If something bad happens to your kid, are you willing to take that risk?
158158
A babysitter came over one day to babysit 10 children. She decided to give them a snack. In a jar there were 10 cookies. She wants to give each one a cookie, but still keep one in the jar. How will she do it? (WITHOUT BREAKING ANY COOKIES-EACH CHILD HAS TO GET A WHOLE!)
612976
call other babysitters in the area and check their rates for a comparison. i know some people who vary their rates depending on how many kids, how the kids act, and how often they'll be babysitting (perhaps giving a bit of a discounted rate for sitting on a regular basis).  you can negotiate with the parents as well as some might already have decided what they're willing and able to pay.
576056
When I was a teenager, I babysat almost every weekend.  The best way to get clients is to advertise, first of all.  Then of course word of mouth works great too!  Also, a good tip is to take the American Red Cross course in CPR & babysitting.  Usually it's only like $50 - $75 & you'll get that back in no time.  I used to babysit families w/ 5 kids & I was only 15!!!
1049948
Only baby sitting.  Other suggestion would be enjoy your free time by volunteering.  Schmooze and get good with the leaders of the volunteering group.  They'll trust you and pay you on the side for jobs you wouldn't mind being paid for doing.  Check out http://www.volunteermatch.org
180646
babysit. thats about all you can do until you are 16. some states its 14.
207770
i babysit very often, although i've never had a case like this.  i know it may sound odd, but i think the price/hour/child, in this case, may depend on how long she babysits each time.  by this, i mean that, if she just babysits for an hour or two, it would be less per hour than if she did it for more than 4 or 5 hours.  this is because, as the time goes by, there is more work that has to be done, more problems to deal with, more stress for sitter and children, etc.  i would say a baseline total would be about $20-$30 per hour, but more would be acceptable, depending on the families monetary status (if you know it), the going rate for babysitters in your area, etc.  possibly, charge $30 for the first 2 or 3 hours, then maybe $40 for the next few.  with these prices, I'm using a low estimate of $15 for autistic/hour (more, depending on the work your daughter needs to do), then $7.50/hour for each of the other 2.  i give the same price for these 2  because the 12 yr old probably doesn't need that much looking-after, i think it's nice to charge a little less as they get older, and, especially since it sounds like the ADD is very mild, that shouldn't be much of a factor in pricing.  ask around what is usually charged for 3 typical children in your area, raise the price slightly, consult with the parents of the children about how much they are willing to pay.  the price for 2 childern should be more than the price of 1 child times 2 (more work with 2, more trouble to get into), same goes for 3.\nyour daughter sounds like a wonderful person to be willing to do this work.  it sounds like a great opportunity for her to grow as a person as well.
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Find out from the parents if there are certain food they are not allowed to eat , drinks they can't have. I suggest you keep a notebook log of each of your customers' likes and dislikes.\n\nHave you taken a certified babysitter's course ? You might consider that.\n\nDon't prejudge them because they have add, each child is different and may have different needs . They may have meds they'll need to take during the day too and they must be timed.  \n\nYou can always read to them, play some video games or just regular games.  Take them out to a park or in a safe yard to play with them, but watch them every minute.\n\nYou can bake simple things with them like cookies if they're allowed them. Or even if it's ok with the parents write letters to santa .\n\nTeach them some simple crafts, like painting macaroni and sticking it to styrofoam balls or cones to make christmas decorations . Have them finger paint for you but do it with pudding rather than finger paint and make sure you have the shiny paper that pudding will adhere to , but check with the parents first. Buy books on children's games  and songs and finger games you can do with them.\n\nDo the parents have established bed time routines that must be followed, times , drinks of water, stories that must read, toys that must be said good night to etc. \n\nI 've always found about an hour before bed time comes we start to calm things down.If you can give them a bath although,get them into their pjs. Find a soothing story both will like, Winnie the Pooh, Wind in the Willows etc, tuck them in bed or cuddle them in a rocker and read them a story.  You can also put soft soothing music on to lull them to sleep.\n\nOther things you can do with before going to sleep, play with playdough on mats, colour, play a game like candyland or memory games or uno . Do imaginative play with them with their stuffed animals trucks etc.\n\nDon't take your friends or bf with you and don't just sit and do your homework with the tv on and let em run wild.\n\nMake up a babysitter's kit of fun stuff to do with kids, it need not be expensive but bring it with you and make sure it's age appropriate.\n\nRemember these little ones are YOUR responsibility to don't take it too lightly that mum and dad have put them in your care.
505515
The parent needs to decide when it is comfortable for them.  Some parent can hire a sitter to care fo a child even before birth.  Others may feel best to wait until the child is 5 or more so the child can tell the parent if something inappropriate occur.  But I think the bottom line is the parent needs to do what is in that parents heart and feels to be right.
930554
Easy, tell him yes but not on the day/night that you are babysitting, if he is that keen he will most certainly fall in with your agenda, if not change seats !!!!
1009955
if you look through the classified ads you might find someone looking to baby-sit.  You can also always run a classified ads, i see a ton of them so they must work.  just be sure to check references/clearances/background check.
609480
Hey Sorry you are bored I have 2 little children . I have not said that word in 6 years. As for my question. Want to babysit??? HAHA. Kidding. Hope to have made you laugh. Bye
199949
I am going to assume, that you are not a licensed childcare provider. The going rate is (in my area) is $5 per hour or $25 per day....That is what most people are charging. I charged $4 per hour or $20 per day. For occasional sitting services. If it was a regular part time arrangement (less than 25 hrs a week) then I charge $60, for full time(over 25 hrs week) I charge $85 week. You should also set a drop off time and pick up time...and you can charge extra if they get picked up late. This will prevent people from using and abusing your good rates...Trust me if they can squeeze 15 min of free child care out of you everyday they will.  \nAlso, make sure you have some sort of written contract/agreement releasing you from liability of injuries etc unless directly related to child neglect or abuse, if you have animals in the home, be sure to include a section that protects you if one of your animals causes injury. State your opening and closing policies in there, policy on sick kids, days off, vacations theirs and yours. Put a lot of thought into it and make sure you and your assets are protected. Good Luck:)
966830
Take a course in first aid and get certified in CPR. You may want to learn about childcare (giving baths, changing diapers, etc) for more experience. I have never heard of a babysitting license?
1007692
Do you babysit now?  Tell your current clients you are looking for more work.  People are always looking for good sitters.