1. Babysitting and You Taking Care of Children

2. What You Need To Know Before Parents Leave Phone number where parents can be reached Time they will be back Address Phone number Safe contact name and address Children’s Names and Ages Bedtimes Health information What they can eat Things they can and can’t do Your parents need to know where you are

3. Find The Locations Of: First Aid Kit Emergency Procedures Fire extinguisher Flashlight/candles Diapers/baby wipes Thermostat or Air Conditioner Bathrooms Kid’s Rooms Books/entertainment Places allowed to go.

4. Make a craft -Let the kids color in coloring books. Play a game -Let the kids pick a fun game that all the kids can enjoy. Watch a movie -Disney movies are always good to watch with the kids. Read a book -Be sure to read a book that has lots of pictures and that interests the kids Have Play Time -Let the kids have some time to play what they want. Things to do With the Kids

5. The Dirty Dozen

6. The Dreaded Bath Time Do’s –Watch child/ren at all times –Use kid-safe soaps –Use bathroom safety rules Don’ts –Don’t leave child/ren unattended –Don’t have electrical appliances near water

7. General Babysitting Rules Follow ALL household rules. Lock all doors and windows. Keep the children in the house. Do not use the phone for a long time. Do not allow children to rough house.

8. Do not invite friends to come over. Give children your full attention. Do not use any household equipment without permission. If you have homework to do, do it when kids are sleeping.

9. Extra little things that are appreciated Do dishes. Kids bedrooms clean. Clean up house. Read or tell stories. Kids should be sleeping when parents get home.