Beth Howland
Beth's latest writings
Five Things Every Babysitter Should Know
Instead of just looking for a sparkling personality, there are five basic things every babysitter should know before you leave them with your precious children. The first is leadership. Evaluate them as they interact with your children. Do they have fun with the kids--but stay in control? Do they try to find the best ways to settle arguments and encourage positive behavior? The second skill is that of... (posted by Beth 4 years 18 days ago.)
Instead of just looking for a sparkling personality, there are five basic things every babysitter should know before you leave them with your precious children. The first is leadership. Evaluate them as they interact with your children. Do they have fun with the kids--but stay in control? Do they try to find the best ways to settle arguments and encourage positive behavior? The second skill is that of... (posted by Beth 4 years 18 days ago.)
Top 10 Things A Babysitter Must Do
If you are looking to find a babysitter, here is a list of 10 things that every good babysitter must do or it may be time to find a new one. 1. Like children. This may sound obvious, but it is not. Some people babysit because they think it is easy money and really hate the kids. Find someone who loves children and you will be so much happier and so will your kids. 2. Be trustworthy. You are trusting this person to care... (posted by Beth 4 years 123 days ago.)
If you are looking to find a babysitter, here is a list of 10 things that every good babysitter must do or it may be time to find a new one. 1. Like children. This may sound obvious, but it is not. Some people babysit because they think it is easy money and really hate the kids. Find someone who loves children and you will be so much happier and so will your kids. 2. Be trustworthy. You are trusting this person to care... (posted by Beth 4 years 123 days ago.)
Five Good Reasons to Stop Sending Your Kids to Daycare
Large daycare centers may seem nice, but there are better options out there for your kids. Here are 5 good reasons why you should stop sending your children to a daycare center and hire an in-home babysitter or nanny for the kids. 1. Better one-on-one attention. Studies have shown that children do better with one on one attention provided by one consistent caregiver. You can improve standardized... (posted by Beth 4 years 129 days ago.)
Large daycare centers may seem nice, but there are better options out there for your kids. Here are 5 good reasons why you should stop sending your children to a daycare center and hire an in-home babysitter or nanny for the kids. 1. Better one-on-one attention. Studies have shown that children do better with one on one attention provided by one consistent caregiver. You can improve standardized... (posted by Beth 4 years 129 days ago.)
How Much Should You Pay a Babysitter?
Wondering how much to pay a babysitter? A lot of factors will go into figuring out the right answer for both you and your sitter. These factors include location, experience of the sitter and number of children being watched. Recently reports indicate that hourly ranges for babysitters usually run anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00. The best way to determine the going rate in your neighborhood is to ask around. Ask your... (posted by Beth 4 years 129 days ago.)
Wondering how much to pay a babysitter? A lot of factors will go into figuring out the right answer for both you and your sitter. These factors include location, experience of the sitter and number of children being watched. Recently reports indicate that hourly ranges for babysitters usually run anywhere from $5.00 to $15.00. The best way to determine the going rate in your neighborhood is to ask around. Ask your... (posted by Beth 4 years 129 days ago.)
Copyright 2012 IcoLogic, Inc.
Generated live.