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Kids don't know what to play and are arguing. What should you do?
Suggest a game
A kid wants a snack but mom said no snacks. What should you do?
Say no to snacks
You first arrive what should you do?
Ask the parent(s) the important information
You can only babysit until 5 but their asking to babysit until 7 what should you do to?
The kid has a special word for the bathroom and they tell you it, what should you do?
a) use the special word
b) Use bathroom and not the special word
B
2 kids wanting to play 2 different games. What should you do?
Make a game combaining both games
A kid has a peanut allergy but is allowed to eat a snack. What should you do?
Give a snack without peanuts, check the label for peanuts.
You don't know whether the kid has any medical conditions what should you do?
Ask if the kid has any.
You don't know how long you have to babysit for, what should you do?
You should politely ask what time you will be ending babysitting
There is no special word, what should you say?
Bathroom, restroom, etc.
The kids say, “We’re bored!” and only want to watch TV, but you know they’ve already had screen time. What should you do?
You should offer a different idea
A child asks for more cookies, but you know dinner is in 20 minutes. What should you do?
Offer a cookie after they eat dinner
Before the parents leave, what should you ask about screen time and bedtime rules?
What they say is final so if theres no screentime no screentime or tv. whatever time they want the kid(s) asleep put them down a couple minutes before.
A parent asks you to babysit tonight, but you’re starting to feel sick. What should you do or say?
explain that you aren't feeling well
A younger child has a bathroom accident and seems embarrassed. What should you do?
Make sure they are ok and change
Two kids are playing together, but a third child is left out and looks upset. What should you do?
Invite the kid in or think of an idea everyone wants to play.
The child wants to eat something from a cabinet you haven’t been told about and you’re not sure it’s allowed. What should you do?
Say no just in case
Before the parents leave, what should you ask about how to reach them in an emergency?
Emergency contact
You’re asked to babysit on a night when you already have a big test to study for. What should you do or say?
Be honest and state the conflict
You notice a child doing the “potty dance” but they keep saying, “I don’t have to go.” What should you do?
tell them to try to go
You finished the activities you planned and still have an hour before the parents come home. The kids are getting restless. What should you do?
You should have windown time and relax
A child spills their drink all over the floor in the kitchen. What should you do?
Clean it up
Before the parents leave, what should you ask about pets, doors/locks, or alarm systems in the house?
You should know how to get in and out
A family asks you to babysit very late, but you don’t have a safe way to get home at night. What should you do or say?
Politely decline and explain the reasoning
You need to use the bathroom while you’re babysitting, and you’re watching a very young child. What should you do to keep them safe while you go?
Make sure they aren't near anything they could choke on.