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Top 15 Things to Know
Hiring a caregiver? Don't fret--there are some great babysitters out there. Here are 15 pointers to help you find the one who's right for you and your child.
4 Steps to Finding a Super Babysitter
... was unavailable. I was finally forced to find my first babysitter. She came highly recommended by friends... they keep lists of people who have taken a babysitter-training course," says Tracy Sawicki, senior director..., okay, this is a job and it's time to check in." It's also crucial that your babysitter know first aid...
Checklist: Babysitter Basics
In-home care, in which your child's caretaker comes to your home, is in many ways the most convenient for parents. In-home sitters range from trained nannies, who may have training in child development and first aid, to women who, although not trained formally, have had many years' experience caring for children, including their own. Or you might opt for an au pair, a young person, usually a woman in her early twenties, often from abroad, who lives with your family.
Moms Speak out on Horrifying Babysitter Moments
...What's you most embarrassing babysitter experience? "An unexpected business meeting forced my... husband and me to leave our toddler with a last-minute babysitter. Since she came with the recommendation... friend. We were mortified."
--Tia Sebetta, San Jose, CA "Our babysitter arrived one summer evening, and I...
Choosing a Babysitter
...No one ever said that choosing a babysitter was easy. How can you find someone who can diaper like... young is too young? Safe Kids, a child advocacy organization in Washington, D.C., says a babysitter... should be at least 13 years old. The American Red Cross, however, offers a babysitter training course...
Babysitter Basics
In-home care, in which your child's caretaker comes to your home, is in many ways the most convenient for parents. In-home sitters range from trained nannies to au pairs.
Interview Questions for Day Care
When meeting with day care directors or caregivers, don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to in order to feel comfortable. It's a good idea to have a written list with you so that you don't forget a key query.
Forbidden Baby & Toddler Foods
Infants and young children have trouble chewing completely, so certain foods pose a choking hazard until they reach age 4. Check out our list of foods to avoid giving babies and toddlers -- plus tips for worry-free, healthy eating.
Six Great Colors for Your Nursery
Trouble choosing a hue? Don't turn Santa Fe Red with frustration. We asked pros to share their baby-room picks. P.S. If you're concerned about fumes, you can get the shade color-matched in a zero-VOC formula.
10 Ways to Stop Yelling
When your child is driving you crazy, it can feel as if he's always misbehaving. Instead of losing your cool, check out 10 ways to stay calm while still making your point and setting necessary boundaries.
The Best Tantrum Tricks
We gathered advice from real moms (and a dad!) on how they maneuver around their child's meltdowns.
13 Signs You May Be Pregnant
Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.
