Be A Leader
This style is when you tell kids what to do right away, usually because someone might get hurt.
What is directive style?
This age group is just starting out — they lift their heads, smile, and love to explore with their mouth and hands.
What are babies (0–3 months)?
Before babysitting, always ask the family for this important phone number in case something goes wrong.
What is an emergency contact?
Watch out for these common injuries, like when a kid runs into the coffee table or gets hit by a toy sword.
What are bumps, bruises, and blows?
Bullying is when someone keeps being mean on purpose, over and over again. The three main types are physical, verbal, and this one that happens on the internet.
What is online (or social media) bullying?
This style is when you ask kids for their ideas, then choose what’s best for everyone.
What is democratic style?
These babies can roll, sit up, and copy your funny faces!
What are babies (3–6 months)?
If you're outside with the kids, make sure you have these two things with you (one helps you call for help, the other helps with small injuries).
What are a mobile phone and a first aid kit?
Always be careful around drawers and these, a toddler could slam them shut on their fingers.
What are doors?
If two kids are fighting or being mean, the first thing you should do is this.
What is stop the behaviour and make sure everyone is safe?
This style is when you let kids solve small problems by themselves.
What is hands-off style?
These older babies crawl, pull up to stand, and start to say a few words.
What are babies (6–12 months)?
At night, you should do these two things to keep the inside of the house safe from strangers.
What are lock the doors and close the curtains or blinds?
Some kids will try to climb anything, even the back of this furniture, which could cause a fall.
What is a couch?
When someone sends a mean message online, don’t write back. Instead, do this.
What is save the message and tell the family?
This style is when you focus on being kind and helping kids feel included and cared about.
What is sympathetic style?
These little ones can feed and dress themselves, run and jump, and often say “I’ll do it myself!”
What are toddlers (1–3 years)?
This is something you should know in case there’s a fire in the house — it shows how to get out safely.
What is a home escape plan?
If a toddler can reach a glass vase, scissors, or even a hot mug, those items become these.
What are hazards (or dangerous things)?
If kids are bullying each other, you should separate them and wait until they are ready to do this again.
What is play safely together?
This word helps you remember how to solve a problem: Figure it out, think of ideas, list good and bad points, choose the best one, and do it!
What is the FIND model?
They know what’s real or pretend, love certain hobbies like art or sports, and play games with rules.
What are school-aged kids?
You should never give this to a child unless a parent says it’s okay — it’s a substance that can help when someone’s sick but could also be dangerous.
What is medication?
If kids start jumping off the couch, chasing each other with plastic bats, or wrestling, you should step in and stop this kind of play.
What is wild or rough play?
One of the best ways to stop bullying while babysitting is to join the game and do this.
What is lead by example (or set the tone for kind play)?