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first time doing this, HELP!
Today a woman down the street called my mom and asked if I could come over and get aquianted with her kids so I can be her mother's helper. The reason she called is because a few months ago my mom gave her our number, I never met the woman. The problem is, I have no idea what I should do when I go to their house. I'm REALLY shy and i'm not all outgoing to adults (actually all people) like "OH HEY! NICE TO MEET YOU!! AWW YOUR KIDS ARE SOOOO CUTE! HI THER (INSERT KIDS NAME HERE)!! I want to be like myself when I go there, so how should I act to the mom? Also, what should I first say to the kids when i meet them? I don't want to seem like i don't like them. Ok second question: When i'm actually doing the job, WHAT ARE SOME THINGS I CAN DO TO KEEP THE KIDS HAPPY AND LIKE ME SO THEY ASK IF I CAN COME BACK? They are girls and i'm pretty sure they are 3 and 5 years old. Thank you!
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Maybe give some free advice about: Babysitting?
Aside from being yourself, be polite and professional. Make small talk, even crack a few jokes, but than get down to the serious stuff. Moms love to know that their baby sitter or helper isnt just a irresponsible teen, but is someone to be depended on. Bring a list with you, and ask the mother to fill in where she can be reached, bedtimes or naptimes, foods that aren't appropiate, and any special rules the girls have to abide by (like if they do something bad, does the mother use time out?) Ask what is off limits in the house and what you and the kids can use. If they have any pets, cover them as well.
As for the kids, be funny, but dont let them think they can take advantage of you. Plan an activity or two like a game, arts and crafts (little to no mess, of course)or bring a book with you. Interact with the kids and play with them instead of watching tv all day, and Im sure they will want you to come back. Do not yell or get angry with them. Be calm, and they'll listen.
Good luck!
-Abby
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First I would be calm and just be yourself and talk to her almost like a friend. thats what i do because if you think about it chances are their parents aren't really as old as you might think (they are usually closer to your age than your parents or somewhere in the middle)
I teach preschool so if you ever have questions let me know (tinydancer0889@yahoo.com)
but just ask them question start with how old are you what is your name etc.. (make sure you get down to their level) and then ask them questions about maybe an animal on their shirt or a toy they are holding.. from there they will really open up to you and start talking even the shyest kid.
As a mothers helper you want really have to plan to much because mom will still be around. usually when i babysit i bring some sort of art activity (at libraries they have tons of teachers aid books loaded with different activities to do with preschoolers)
also usually running outside and playing hide and seek (although you pretend to hide your eyes) does alot of justice
on your first time going over i would maybe see if you can find like a magic trick you can do that they can keep (like something appears in your hand like a weird coin or something special) to lighten the mood and interest them
it will be alot easier than you think
just avoid movies and video games! althought they keep kids entertained i feel bad taking parents money and their children never learning anything
one big hit is making homemade play dough ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)) or baking things like cookies
it passes alot of time and makes a good snack or activity
just remeber to always be safe!
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