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Summary: When hiring a babysitter, it's important for a parent to outline the rules of the home and to make sure that the child is comfortable with the babysitter. Pick a responsible babysitter with advice from a career mother in this free video on baby parenting.
Vickie Wheaton is a career mom with decades of uninterrupted experience. She works around the clock taking care of her family.read more
Early childhood is a special time for both kids and parents. It is widely held that during the first few years of a person’s life some of the most important physical and emotional aspects of development are set in place. Young children are dependent upon their mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles or grandparents to meet their needs during this time. To grow into healthy, happy adults, kids require many things, including safe surroundings, a good diet, peer interaction and a variety of experiences. In this free video series, a career mom provides advice for taking care of babies. Learn about babysitting, breast milk storage and baby milk accessories. Discover how to get a baby to sleep through the night, as well. Make sure babies are taken care of with the proper preparation.
"Hi. I'm going to speak to you today about babysitting. My name is Vicki Wheaton. I know every parent deserves a break and sometimes it's very difficult to find a babysitter. I will explain to you on how to find a babysitter. You may start with maybe family members. If not a family member, you can find young girls and boys in your area that are in middle school and high school that can come into your home, and watch your children and be responsible for them, while you enjoy your time out. Right now I'd like to also explain to you, what you need to have them prepared for. Like the rules of your home. The homework has to be done, what meals they eat, what they can eat, what time they go to bed, what programs they can watch on T.V.. I would also express, that you, make sure that your child is very comfortable with them so that you can enjoy your evening also out, whatever it may be. Whether it's to a movie, or to dinner, we would like you to be relaxed. So please just make sure that the person you pick is a responsible person and that you will be comfortable with them and your children will. My name is Vicki Wheaton and this was on babysitting."
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