You're not the boss
The business of babysitting
Safe and Sound/Emergency
Understanding kids from 0-10
From Feeding to bedtime.
100
Name two ways you can be a good role model
What is respect yourself, respect others, demonstrate good behavior, follow household rules, make the best out of a difficult situation, etc.
100
What is the first thing you should do before accepting any babysitting job?
What is Ask your parents for permission
100
What is the most important responsibility while babysitting
What is keeping the children safe while their parents are away
100
What is the main job of young children
What is to play
100
What are the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of germs?
What is was your hands
200
What does the find model stand for?
What is F-Figure out the problem, I- Identify possible solutions, N- Name the pros and cons, D- Decide which solution is best, then act on it
200
What is the best way to find babysitting jobs?
What is networking
200
How do you find out if a person is unconscious or just sleeping
What is the tap and shout method
200
Name 2 social milestones for a preschooler
What is taking turns, learning fair play, cooperative play, knows the difference between "mine", his" and "hers", negotiates solutions to conflicts, is increasingly independent
200
Name 3 things basic child care includes
What is holding, carrying, feeding, diapering, toileting, dressing, bathing, preparing for rest/sleep, keeping the child safe
300
If the children are getting along very well and no important decisions need to be made, what kind of leadership style should you use to resolve a conflict?
What is Hands-off leadership style.
300
What is a resume?
What is a brief summary of your skills, qualifications, and experience along with some personal information
300
Name 3 things that might alert you that an emergency exists, even if you don't see someone hurt
What is sights, smell, touch, sounds
300
List the 4 types of consequences that can be used when a child misbehaves
What is Natural consequences, logical consequences, with holding privileges and time outs
300
Name 2 ways germs can be transmitted
What is Direct contact, air, contact with an object or surface, an insect, animal or human bite
400
Name two guidelines you should follow when communicating with adults
What is be positive, be specific, be honest, be polite
400
Name 3 things about any babysitting job that you should find out during the family interview
What is date, transportation, number of children, ages of children, length and time of day babysitting would occur, responsibilities, house rules, children with special needs, pets
400
What are the steps for a choking child or infant
What is 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
400
Name 1 reason why play is important for children
What is Helps children develop physically, improves their learning skills, helps children understand and control their feelings, helps children develop socially.
400
How do you heat a bottle for an infant
What is run the bottle under warm water, place the bottle in a pot or bowl of hot water
500
Name 3 ways children are diverse
What is Age, developmental stage, gender, temperament, cultural differences, religious beliefs, family members, children with special needs, family income.
500
How do you figure out how much to charge for babysitting
What is talk with other babysitters in your area, ask other parents how much they have been charged, take into account additional children or extra duties accept the rate the parents offer
500
Name 2 sources of burns
What is heat, chemical, electricity, the sun
500
Name 2 ways to encourage positive behavior
What is positive re-enforcement, set rules, boundaries, limitations when you first arrive on the job, create a schedule in advance; follow the normal house hold routines, keep off limit items out of site, don't play favorites, give children advance warning of approaching changes
500
What is the most important thing to remember when changing a child's diaper
What is keep an eye on the child