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5 things to do before your next babysitting job

Whether you’re a veteran at taking care of tots or a newbie fresh on the scene, there’s always a handful of things you’ve gotta do prior to ringing that doorbell. Before you stroll through the front door for your next babysitting job, take...
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Money 911! How do I save my moolah?

I’ve been working hard all summer long to earn some dough. Now it’s burning a hole in my pocket! I don’t want to blow it all in one shopping spree, but I can’t seem to resist the urge to spend spend spend...

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Sitting sitch: Multiples madness

In your babysitting career, you will undoubtedly come across a situation in which you have multiple kids – sometimes even four or five at a time, and all by yourself. How do you deal with a situation like that? First off, stay...
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Big ambitions? Score support from Mom and Dad right now

I¹m going into high school next year, and my parents told me I should start thinking about what I wanted to do as a career. No problem, right? I started reading up on different jobs, and I¹m interested in a lot of different...

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Babysitting bootcamp: Tiny tot 101

My aunt and uncle are coming to visit, and they’re bringing their six-month-old daughter. I know I’ll be asked to babysit her, but I’ve never taken care of a baby before! What should I do? Babies are so cute and entertaining, but...
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Build your babysitting kit

A great babysitter always arrives to sitting jobs on time, smiling and 100-percent prepared. And for my super-sitter sweeties—that’s you!—that means toting along a DIY babysitting kit sure to wow your teeny charges…and their ‘rents. It’s time to get creative...

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3 dress-up crafts make babysitting a breeze

Got a sitting gig coming up? Instead of wracking your brain coming up with fun activities to amuse the kids, try crafting up some easy-breezy ways to bring dress-up games and make-believe romps to life. We’ve got three so-easy tutorials for kid-wowing accessories. Calling all...
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15 ways to make major moolah this summer

Sick ‘n’ tired of pet sitting and lemonade stands? Can’t deal with another late-night babysitting gig? Try these fresh ideas for making moolah this summer, no matter how old (or young) you are! Go artsy Summer is the season for community...