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Choosing a Babysitter
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All you want from a babysitter is someone you trust and who your kids will like. Simple, right? But as anyone who's tried to find a sitter knows, simple is not necessarily easy. Fortunately, with a little leg work, you should be able to find one.
First, ask for references from friends, families, and other trusted resources. Community organizations like the YMCA and the Red Cross have CPR and babysitter training programs, so they're a great place to get names of potential sitters. You might also try an online agency, such as Sittercity.com, where you can search for prescreened babysitters in your area.
Next, interview potential sitters in your home, even if you...
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Should I let my kids help in the decision of picking a babysitter?
If your children are old enough usually 2 1/2 plus, ask them what they think of the people you interview. Most kids can get a good first impression of those around them. Let them interact as much as possible in the interview then afterwards ask your kids what they thought. Try to stay away from yes or no questions. Instead, say things like, "What did you like about that person?" This will give your children a chance to give a thorough answer. Remember, their opinions do count. After all, they are going to be the ones spending the quality time with the baby sitter.
Be clear in your ads for babysitters:
We also are very clear in our ads (usu on Craigslist) about what is expected and what we can afford to pay. It helps to answer those questions up front, again, to weed out the candidates. Another thing we do is ask for refs before meeting the person. If they aren't glowing, then you won't have wasted your time meeting with the person.
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tell all candidates that you have cameras in the house (as part of a security system) even if you don't. Do you really want to hire anyone that has a problem with that?
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