Synopses & Reviews
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and#8220;With light humor and ample encouragement, Bondy introduces prospective babysitters to the basicsand#8230;(this book will) entertain and ease readers into their first gig.and#8221; and#8212;
Publishers Weekly and#8220;Teens can learn all they need to know to become savvy sitters with this guideand#8230;The bookand#8217;s friendly tone and common-sense advice suit both brand-new sitters and those who are looking to improve their skills.and#8221; and#8212; Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;Bondy writes in a tone that is fresh and authenticand#8230;.An attractive package bolstered with anecdotes from real-life teen sitters, this is a solid, useful choice for all libraries." and#8212; Booklist
and#8220;If every job had a guidebook as easy to read yet informative as Donand#8217;t Sit on the Baby, we would all be choosing our careers more wisely. . . . Much of this information would be useful to job seekers in any field. For would-be child-care providers, though, itand#8217;s an absolute goldmine.and#8221; and#8212; ForeWord Reviews
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Synopsis
Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more. Includes:
- What to expect from kids age 0 to 10
- Tips for finding (and keeping) the perfect babysitting gig
- Advice on how to deal with everything from emergencies to dirty diapers
- Strategies for communicating with parents
- Real-life stories from teens about their experiences on the job
PLUS: A babysitting personality quiz, helpful fill-in sheets, and kid-friendly recipes teens can use to make mealtime more fun!
About the Author
Halley Bondy is a Brooklyn-based writer who has worked as a news reporter for the Newark Star Ledger, an arts journalist for Back Stage, and as an editor for MTV Iggy. A playwright, comedian, and the winner of the 2008 Fringe Festival NYC for Outstanding Playwright, sheandnbsp;is the author of Donand#8217;t Sit on the Baby (Zest Books 2012).