All about babysitting. EVERYTHING! For a beginner babysitting kids aged 1-6?

Ok, I am going to start advertising my babysitting. I need tips for advertising and help on everything! Give me advice on absolutely EVERYTHING! Games, ideas, tips, advertising tips, help, etc. I will be babysitting for kids ages 1-6. Tips for kids those ages? Especially 1-4 year olds and then some help for 5-6 year olds? I want really long answers, but also good ones. Thanks!All about babysitting. EVERYTHING! For a beginner babysitting kids aged 1-6?
Well it's always good to start with a babysitting class, unless you are going to people you know with this strangers will want references. Since you are new to this and have no references a certificate of completion of a course is the next best thing.





Advertise in the paper, take out an ad.





You can find tons of crafts and fun games online, just google ';Games and Crafts for Children'; or something along those lines.





Age appropriate movies can be good also, not all the time but as an occasional treat. Same thing with songs or dances.





Also another important thing is to discuss discipline with the parents beforehand, just in case. If they don't want you to discipline, if they do, what to do like timeouts, spankings, etc. Many parents are very specific about how they would like things handled for consistency in teaching the child.





Also you need to know the child's routines and medical information that is important such as allergies, asthma, epilepsy, or anything else that you may have to deal with at some point while watching the child.All about babysitting. EVERYTHING! For a beginner babysitting kids aged 1-6?
Well, first of all, how old are you? If it is your first time babysitting I would definately start with the 4-10 year old age range. Babies and toddlers are a ton of work. Once you get into the preschool age group you can easily keep 4-10 year olds busy with arts and crafts. All kids enjoy them when young... bring NEW stuff with you to keep them happy. The 25 cent felt sheets at the craft store can turn into exciting puppets. The loose buttons and stuff around your house will make fun crafts. Just think outside the box. Anyone can color. What new thing can you bring to the table?





And the most important thing for any age range is to be in charge, not a friend. They need to respect your authority or they will walk all over you.
Bring a bag with ';surprises'; in it. Coloring books, inexpensive toys, dress up clothes (get from your mom's throw-aways), etc.





Tidy up the house and the Mom will love you. Moms share with each other about babysitters. Do a good job for one and they will all be calling.
Here's a site that has all sorts of good babysitting advice:





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