Facts About Babysitting

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Andrea Orta Mashburn, and I'm going to talk about some facts about babysitting. One of the first facts you need to know about babysitting, is simply the expectations of the parents. Many times, parents are going to have specific expectations for the babysitters. Fact two, put the child or the children first. Whatever their needs are, make sure you stop what you're doing and address their needs. This will allow mom and dad to see that you're a responsible individual that cares for their child. Fact three, don't be scared to ask for help. If there's something you're uncomfortable with, or there's something you need assistance, feel free to ask mom and dad before they leave. Or, mom and dad happen to leave, have some other numbers in mind. Maybe calling your own parents to help you out. Or maybe simply calling their cell phones to ask a question. Fact four, keep the child's attention. Many children have a very short attention span. So you may have to have a couple of different activities planned, and that's OK. Make sure to have plenty of things of you and the child or the children to do. This can range from indoor activities to even outdoor activities if parents give permission. And fact five, have fun. While you're doing this job, it's important to enjoy it. Make sure you don't see it in a sellias justice job. But a time where you're interacting with somebody else. Many of these children are going to bond with you. They're going to be excited when you come over. So it's important that you set up some enthusiasm and excitement when you watch them as well. Be dependable, be safe, and always be on time."