{"id":1306,"date":"2015-03-16T10:28:46","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T14:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.sosgarde.ca\/blog\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2015-03-16T10:28:46","modified_gmt":"2015-03-16T14:28:46","slug":"babysitters-how-to-be-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sosgarde.ca\/blog\/babysitter\/babysitters-how-to-be-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Babysitters: How to be the Best!"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

“You’re simply the best, better than all the rest\u2026\u201d You can almost hear Tina Turner energetically singing these lyrics \"babysitter<\/a>and they are<\/span> sure are inspiring<\/span>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Babysitters – who love what they do – work hard at being the best<\/span>. <\/span>And they become the best by <\/span>gaining the confidence of the <\/span>parents and the admiration of the children. <\/span>If you want to be the best, he<\/span>re are some of the things <\/span>that \u2018the best\u2019 do:<\/span><\/p>\n

Gaining the confidence of the parents<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Be on time<\/span> \u2013 The parents will likely be on a tight schedule to get ready for their outing so <\/span>be punctual.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Ask questions<\/span> \u2013 Bring a pen and paper so you can jot down information about allergies or medications, bed times, special needs and emergency contact details<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Be reassuring<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>If parents are nervous about leaving their little ones, send a couple of text messages throughout your time with the kids to let them know all is okay.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Be tidy <\/span>\u2013 No one wants to come home to a messy home. Clean up after yourself and make sure the kids do the same!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Gaining the admiration of the children<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. Be attentive<\/span> \u2013 Put the smartphone down; you are there to look after the kids, not text with your friends. Kids really respond to people who are \u2018in the moment\u2019 with them.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Be p<\/span>layful<\/span> \u2013 Kids love to play after all! A babysitter with a good imagination and sense of fun are always a hit with children.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Be active<\/span> \u2013 Kids are full of energy and constantly on the go; babysitters should be rested when they start the job so they can keep up!<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Be confident<\/span> \u2013 Just because you are having fun with the kids, it does not mean that you are a push o<\/span>ver. Kids need discipline and it is your job to make sure they<\/span> follow the \u2018family rules\u2019. <\/span> And remember, the unexpected should be expected, so stay calm and handle any mishaps with confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      And of course, the best babysitters advertise their services on www.SOSsitter.ca<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>! Sign up today if you are not already on the site. <\/span><\/p>\n

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