Overview
It's the job of the babysitter to keep the disasters at bay and the kids at play—and fed, and on time for their after school activities, and in bed by a reasonable hour, and and and . . . Let's face it: babysitting is a tough job. But with the right tips and tools, it can also be a blast! In this fresh and clear-sighted guide, Halley Bondy uses her real-world experience as a former babysitter to help make one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens into something low-stress and fun. The book provides everything you need to know for pain-free babysitting, including: A babysitting style quiz Kid-friendly recipes Tips for finding (and keeping) the perfect gig Strategies for negotiating with parents Real-life stories from teens about their experiences on the job And much more! This newly revised and updated version of Don't Sit on the Baby offers advice, sympathy, and insider info for everything that a teen babysitter can reasonably expect to experience on the job—from emergencies to dirty diapers—along with strategies for managing all of the totally unreasonable things that are sure to happen too. So as long as you don't sit on the baby, you can handle anything babysitting throws at you!
Full Product Details
Author: Halley Bondy
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 18.80cm
Weight: 0.181kg
ISBN: 9781728420295
ISBN 10: 1728420296
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 06 September 2022
Recommended Age: From 11 to 12 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Advice for tweens and teens about getting and performing a traditional teen entry-level job: babysitting. This second edition of the 2012 original features up-to-date safety instructions, a modernized approach to behavior management, more inclusive language, and a fresh look. The text has been broken up into short paragraphs with bolded subheadings and presented with ample leading and spacing, which gives it a more inviting appearance. But much of the basic common-sense advice has been retained as well as the logical organization and examples from the experiences of real teens. The first section provides a self-assessment, an overall picture of what babysitting children of different ages is like, and tips for how to get started. A middle section covers essential skills for handling feeding, toileting, bathing, dressing, entertaining, and bedtimes as well as dealing with emergencies. Bondy strongly encourages getting first-aid and CPR training before taking on child care responsibilities. She offers excellent advice for handling challenging behavior. The text takes into account children with disabilities, encouraging sitters to communicate with parents about accommodations. A final section explains the business basics of babysitting, including a babysitter's rights and obligations. All this advice is conveyed with humor in a friendly and encouraging tone, suggesting a gentle, flexible, and responsible approach. With sensible and practical suggestions for a wide variety of situations, this is a welcome update.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal (7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
"""[T]his is a wonderful resource for tweens and younger teens ready to begin working as a babysitter or sitters with limited experience who are looking to expand their knowledge."" -Children's Literature -- (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM) ""With sensible and practical suggestions for a wide variety of situations, this is a welcome update.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)"
[T]his is a wonderful resource for tweens and younger teens ready to begin working as a babysitter or sitters with limited experience who are looking to expand their knowledge. -Children's Literature -- (12/20/2022 12:00:00 AM) With sensible and practical suggestions for a wide variety of situations, this is a welcome update. --Kirkus Reviews -- (7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Halley Bondy is a professional freelance writer, journalist, editor, producer, and mom based in Brooklyn. Her articles have appeared in NBC News, The Balance, Contently, Digital Trends, Bustle, Romper, The Outline, MTV, and more. She has written six books for Zest, including #MeToo and You: Everything You Need to Know about Consent, Boundaries, and More and Speak Up: A Guide to Having a Say and Speaking Your Mind.
