Kid Sitter Basics - Softcover

Celeste; Stuhring, Dr. Glen T

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967644801 ISBN 13: 9780967644806

Publisher: Kid Safety Plus, 1999

Synopsis

Great Babysitters need Great Resources! Presenting an all new, recently unpdated version of "Kid Sitter Basics" a handy reference for young teens (ages 10-14) learning about the job of babysitting.? This book is favorably reviewed by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. Packed with information, this book is easy to read and much better than a typical, boring, how-to book! "Kid Sitter Basics" This book covers everything you need to know to get started safely with babysitting.

The topics covered include everything from treating sitting as your first job to basic first aid and CPR. You can also learn about playtime activities, bathing, diapering, bedtime tasks and first aid and emergency guidelines. Many new sections have been added such as kitchen safety, pet safety, illness and the great outdoors. As a bonus, readers can also take a self-evaluation quiz at the end of the book to test their knowledge. Answers are included for immediate feedback. This handy book is written for new and experienced babysitters. Pocket planner (sitter calendar) and pad of forms included with order.

About this title

From the Author

Welcome to Kid Sitter Basics. This handbook is designed to help you become a better and safer babysitter.

We've enhanced the latest version to incorporate out many years of medical experience with the most up-to-date practical information. In addition to providing you essential safety information and valuable babysitting tips, it will also help you with the business end of what may be your first job. As a babysitter, you play a very important role in the families you serve! Children often become very attached to their babysitters, and remember their stories, games and tender, loving care for years to come. You may prevent children from being injured or disabled, and might even save a child's life by applying the common sense knowledge and first aid contained in this handbook.

From the Inside Flap

Copyright 1999 by Kid Safety Plus. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author. Contact Celeste Stuhring, 13031 Holmes Point Drive NE, Kirkland, WA, 98034.

Kid Sitter Basics and Kid Safety Plus are trademarks of Kid Safety Plus. All other names may be the property of their respective owners.

The Kid Sitter Basics handbook contains general guidelines for babysitters. It is not meant to replace certified courses in babysitting, first aid, and CPR, which all babysitters are urged to take, but should be used as a tool to accompany these courses. Although the manual contain information from the most-respected safety, first aid, and CPR organizations in America, no booklet can substitute for the advice of a physician or trained health provider. Be sure to contact a health professional should an accident or injury occur.

Kid Safety Plus assumes no liability for any actions taken by persons based on the information given in this book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kid Safety Plus
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0967644801
• ISBN 13: 9780967644806
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104