The Red Cross still has spots open for the July 28 Babysitter's Training class. This class teaches 11 to 15 year olds the basics for caring for younger children. They also will learn how to create a resume and how to start their own babysitting service. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcross.org/takeaclass. Registration cost is $85.00. http://www.facebook.com/events/448547788512218/

You are preparing to hire a babysitter for the first time. What all do you need to do to be well prepared for successfully employing a babysitter? Determining what job tasks you want the babysitter to perform (just childcare? feeding? house cleaning? transporting? administering medications?) 1. Determining what traits and skills you will seek in a babysitter (based on the job tasks above) 2. Determining what you are willing to pay a babysitter (usually expressed in dollars per hour worked) 3. Determining what you are willing to do for your babysitter (transporting her to/from your house, allowing her to snack on items in your fridge, etc.) 4. Determining your preferred... http://tinyurl.com/y9vhrv3