Prepare for real babysitting jobs in this hands-on workshop! Students learn what it means to be an excellent babysitter through lessons on responsibility, safety, decision-making, and positive behavior guidance. Participants also explore how to care for children and infants from mealtime to bedtime, including basic childcare routines. Participants also explore how to start their own babysitting business and communicate effectively with families.

Topics include:
• Being the Best Babysitter — expectations, using a simple decision-making model & the business of babysitting.
• Positive Play & Behavior — promoting good behavior, guiding younger kids & managing stress
• Caring for Infants & Children — ages/stages milestones, feeding, diapering & bedtime routines

Students leave with the confidence and skills to support families and successfully take on babysitting opportunities!