title: The New Complete Babysitter's Handbook
author: Elizabeth James
description: Grade 4 Up?A good update to The Complete Babysitter's Handbook (Messner, 1980; o.p.). Little of the earlier edition has been eliminated, but two chapters of timely information have been added. All aspects of babysitting are considered: from getting started and finding jobs; through techniques for feeding, playtime, and bedtime; to responding to emergencies. The advice is solid, practical, and direct. Especially pertinent is the new material, which covers responsibility and courtesy, respect for the employer's family's values and children's rights, and the need for careful personal hygiene. The authors also address potential problem situations, such as parents who are late, intoxicated, or who act in an inappropriate manner; and suspicion of child abuse. The overall appearance of this edition has been freshened with new illustrations and layout. A solid first purchase.?Joyce Adams Burner, formerly at Spring Hill Middle School, KS<br />Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  BOOKING THE BABYSITTER: A COUPLE'S GUILTY PLEASURE
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  PAULINA YOUNG
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Copyright © 2020
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS
  
  
  [CHAPTER 1](part0000_split_004.html#_Toc35608413)
  
  
  [CHAPTER 2](part0000_split_005.html#_Toc35608414)
  
  
  [CHAPTER 3](part0000_split_006.html#_Toc35608415)
  
  
  [CHAPTER 4](part0000_split_007.html#_Toc35608416)
  
  
  [ABOUT THE AUTHOR](part0000_split_008.html#_Toc35608417)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  #  CHAPTER 1
  
  
  
  
  
  J amie rings the doorbell to the Andrews's house. Like every Friday night,
  she’s there to babysit for the