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babysitting: how do i make a good impression so they call me back again?
ok so im going to babysit this one family and i want to make a good impression so shell call me back... what should i do?
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Follow the rules, do little extra things, and enjoy the kids and what you are doing. Craft projects, hands on learning games and diligence and reliability. There is a lot to babysitting so it is something you really want to do. Those parents are trusting you with what means the most to them so be trustworthy.
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The best piece of advice I can give you is TAKE INITIATIVE!
If the timing seems right, ask about food allergies, what the child's interests are...show that you are going to be involved with their kid and not just supervise them. Reassure them that you are saftey concscious. If you get a chance to meet with the child, get down on their level and play a game with them as if you were their peer. It's so important that the child is comfortable with you and it puts the parents at ease when they know their child will be okay once they leave.
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Dress nicely, jeans and a polo or a nice t-shirt, like the person below said nothing ratty. Speak clearly and correctly, act mature, parents want someone who can think clearly and someone they can entrust their childrens' lives too. Make sure to smile and be polite, and be confident in yourself, confidence shows and makes a huge difference.
Good Luck :)
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When parents hire a babysitter they look for someone who is responsible, Someone they can trust and that will be good to their children.
If you want to make a good impression, Just smile, be polite and act mature. Remember, They want someone who is going to work well with their children and handle responsibility. When you do go to babysit make sure you look the part, (No ripped up baggy clothing or revealing clothes)
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Just show them how good of a babysitter you can be. Example .. do the dishes , or laundry. It leaves a good impression. & you`ll probably get a tip. (=
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i think to make a good impression you should try to keep the children happy but don't let them get away with anything. Always clean up the dishes you use to cook the child anything and after they have gone to bed, you can straighten up the play room, or bedroom y'all we're playing in and when they come home have the doors locked. And always be polite and playfull with the kids.
Hope i have helped
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Hi my name is brandy and i think to make a good impression you should make yourself look neat make sure you come off like you are in control but still nice also you should make shore that when you talk you dont sound scared because if you do she will think that the kids can and will run over you also 1 more thing dont make yourself sound so proper that it sounds like you dont know how to have fun.
HOPE I WAS HELP
Brandy Bell
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haha, I have been in that postion lots of times.
First, make sure you are very clean and proper. This will make u seem like you are in control. Babysitting is a huge responisbility. Your watching Other peoples kids, and if anything happens to them, your in huge crap, so act mature.
Also point out that you have tooken a course on First Aid & You know exactly what to do in times of need.
If you take care of your cousins or any other family member, point that out too, Say " Yeah, i babysitt my cousins as well, i love being around kids" That will also boost up ur chances. =]
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bring games or a good movie, and be rly fun so they like you, also be rly nice but firm if they're trouble makers. if you need the kids to like clean up there mess, say they have like 7 minutes to clean up ((make the number like 3 or 7 or 9, because there probably used to ppl saying 5 or 10 minutes)) and then say if they clean up they can have an extra 10 minutes before they have to go to bed or something like that. then if they like you, they'll tell their parents and whenever there parents go out they'll ask for you.
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Play with the kids a lot, because if they like you, then chances are they will tell their mom and she will always want to call you b/c the kids like you so much. Also, make sure the kids get to bed on time and after they go to bed, straighten up the house a litte (not over board, but enought to notice) especially the games and food that the kids used, b/c this will also probably put the mom in a good mood, and she will remember how efficient you were.
Good Luck!!
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Do fun things with the children! If the kids have fun, they'll tell their parents, and then call you back. When I say fun I mean- don't do something you know the parents will object to because the kids will tell their parents.
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Bring fun things for the children today and ask the parents for emergency numbers. Taking a babysitting class also really helps. You learn rescue breathing, how to chage adiaper, and how to deal with emergency situations and things like that.
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Play with the kids and make them like you, and then they'll ask for you to babysit them. Also, make sure the house is clean, and you've done everything the parents have asked, like put the kids to bed at a certain time or something. =)
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Bring something for the kids to do like a game or a craft. Parents ejoy it when you don't let the kids tear the whole house apart and especially when you don't leave the mess for them to clean up. Be polite to the parents and fun for the kids. Hope I helped!
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Well you should arrive just a little early so the parents know your reliable
also if the parents dont give you phone numbers ask this question, "do you have any phone numbers you can give me incase of emergency?" the parents will be impressed you asked a question
also a biggy is to wear clothes that are appropriate, for instance dont have any inapropriate cleavage showing
and most importantly dont be shy talking to the parents and bring fun games and make the kids fall in love with you!
hope this helped : )
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Show up early! That way you can meet the kids, and go over house rules and emergency numbers before hand, and the parents will be VERY impressed!
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Dont act like the parent! You dont have a right to spank them! Act like the babysitter. Bring coloring books, cute movies, cute cd's that they can dance too. Just play with them.
hope this helps
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just be polite and have fun with the children so they tell their parents that they like you a lot! bring a lot of games and coloring stuff!
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make sure when you come get a notepad and ask for important #s and you should always know the # for poison control, emergency room, anything you think is important. if the child gets injured write down the time it happened, wat happened, where it happened + anything important. It may not semm very important but if something very serious happens you need to know this stuff. also bring fun stuff for the kids, like movies a card game, board games, dolls, and the kids i've babysay for LOVE to take pictures and make videos so maybe a camera and if you feel safe enought withe them a video camera.
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claire
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Oh Oh Oh, I know! :)
Heres a few tips:
Come with stuff to do, I bring a bag with coloring sheets, dolls, action figures, and books. If I'm babysitting a girl, I bring nail polish ( In a pretty color their mom will approve of ) and hair things, So we can have a little make over day. [ Be sure this is okay with her parents first!]
Every parent I've sat for so far have said they LOVE how I come prepared, and they all call back so hopefully that will work for you too!
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Hello!
*Arrive early (especially if this is your first time babysitting for the family) as directed to arrive or 30-15 minutes before the parents leave
*When you are getting instructions, dont stand there like a stiff board, ask questions, nod, make sure you understand things, and laugh at the parents' jokes
*Come prepared! Wear comfortable clothes (but not pajama pants and a t-shirt with holes in it) that you can get messy if you end up playing outside or something. Also, bring a bag of things to do. Kids can easily get bored of their own things, and they'll probably want to play with your toys over theirs.
*Have fun with the kids, but remember to be in charge! Parents might ask the kids what they did, so if you did something really fun and the kids tell their parents that, the fact that you can entertain the kids might be a green light to calling you back.
Hope I helped! (Sorry its a bit long, though)
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Hey there! In order to make a good impression on your babysitting family so that they may call you to return again is to:
1) Be confident in yourself and your capabilties.
2) Punctuality - Be on time at the babysitting home! Approximatley 30 minutes before family members are to leave the home, or as instructed.
3) Professionalism and politeness - Kindly greet and smile to the family members... Also, make sure that your attire is appropriate, and look is polished.
4) Follow verbal instructions efficiently
5) Ask questions!
I wish you the best of luck!!! Take care always..
<33, normie
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